 Dionysius consecrated Pakalomattom Mathen Kathanar as his successor in 1796 at Chengannur church.Dionysius died on 8 April 1808 at Niranam, and he was interred St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Puthencavu, with Mathen conducting the funeral service.Mathen subsequently received his orders, taking the name Mar Thoma VII.