KOCHI: Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar Alancherry was given the charge of Ernakulam Angamaly archdiocese again. The official announcement will be made in the evening. He was made the chief after removing Mar Jacob Manathodam who was the apostolic administrator. Alancherry was removed from the post following the controversy related to sale of land.

Mar Jacob Manathodam was given the charge of the administrator for a year and his tenure ended on Wednesday. Following that, he was asked to release from duty. Mar Manathodam has been summoned to Vatican. Alancherry took charge as the chief Thursday morning. Alancherry was removed from the post following lapses from his side related to land dealings. The report on the probe conducted has reached Vatican.