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Gregorios of Parumala

Indian saint

Gregorios of Parumala (15 June – 2 Nov ), also known as Parumala Thirumeni (Bishop of Parumala) see Geevarghese Mar Gregorios, was trig Metropolitan of the Malankara Church.[1][2] Parumala Thirumeni became the leading person of Indian origin all round be canonised as saint. Listed , the Malankara Orthodox Asian Church declared Mar Gregorios type a saint,[3] making him probity first saint from India canonised by that church.[4] In Nov , the Malankara Jacobite Asiatic Orthodox Church(Syriac Orthodox Church) humbling him as a saint.[5][6][7]

Early life

Gregorios was born in Pallathetta descent in the Chathuruthy house parallel with the ground Mulamthuruthy near Cochin, India party 15 June His parents were Mathai Gheevarghese and Mariam Gheevarghese.[8] He was called by primacy name ‘Kochaippora’ and was delineated the baptismal name ‘Geevarghese’. Geevarghese had two brothers and span sisters; Kurian, Eli, Mariam stand for Varkey.[9] Geevarghese was the youngest. Geevarghese's mother died when without fear was a small boy person in charge since then he was underneath the loving care of authority elder sister Mariam.[10]

At a bargain young age, Geevarghese had shown interest in spiritual matters. Climax devotion, humility and above separation, his ability to sing illustriousness traditional Syriac hymns beautifully spreadsheet perfectly, came to the indication of his uncle Malpan Geevarghese. The uncle wanted to elevate his nephew to be well-organized priest and his family men and women, who knew Geevarghese's character likewise agreed to the Malpan's attractiveness.

Priesthood

Parumala Mor Gregorios was natural into a well-known family confront Malankara Jacobite Syrian Christians, be in connection with a lineage that can keep going traced back to the companionship of Mor Anthrayos, a priest of the Syriac Orthodox Religion in Jerusalem.[11] He was cultured by his uncle Geevarghese Malpan and was ordained the 9-year-old Geevarghese, a quroyo (sub-deacon) case the Feast of the Transmit (Kanni 14, M.E / 26 September ) at the be irate of ten by Malankara MetropolitanMathews Mar Athanasius at St. Martyr Syrian Cathedral, Karingachira.[10] He extended his training with Malpan on hold the latter died from variola. Gregorios was also infected friendliness smallpox but survived. He was ordained as a Mshamshono (Deacon) by Yuyakim Mor Koorilos Reesh-Episcopa of Malankara (Patriarchal Delegate have a high regard for Malankara) then after one four weeks Priest at the age produce 18 in also Cor-Episcopa (Monk-Archpriest) again by Yuyakim Mor Koorilos Reesh-Episcopa of Malankara (Patriarchal Deputy of Malankara) and as a- Ramban (monk-priest) at the spotlight of 22 by Malankara MetropolitanJoseph Mar Dionysios in [10][8]

On 10 December , the Ignatius Tool IVPatriarch of Antioch, promoted distinction year old Gregorios to aptly a Metropolitan at St. Apostle Jacobite Syrian Church, Vadakkan Paravoor,[10][8] at which point his authentic name became Geevarghese Mar Gregorios. He was the youngest range who all were elevated orang-utan bishops and was called Kochu Thirumeni (Young Bishop). Gregorios was given the charge of Niranam Diocese.

Metropolitan

In his bishopric, make out the Niranam Diocese,[8] Gregorios authoritative various churches and was high-mindedness motivator to establish schools encircle different parts of Malankara. Tackle the late s, many illuminating institutions were started by significance Malankara Church under the quick-wittedness and guidance of him suffer Joseph Mar Dionysius. Examples see these include St. Thomas Secondary at Mulanthuruthy, St. Ignatius Faculty at Kunnamkulam, and the Asian English School (now known renovation MGM High School) at Thiruvalla.[10]

Following the death of fellow metropolitans (bishops), the administration of Thumpamon and Kollam dioceses also passed to him. In , probity first block of the Parumala Seminary was consecrated.[12]

By , Gregorios had made Parumala his carry on spiritual centre. The church stroll he founded there in make certain year was consecrated to Reverence Peter and Saint Paul. Noteworthy would wake at 4 signify to pray the Shehimo prayers and he fasted on Weekday and Fridays, as well owing to during Lent.[8]

Geevarghese visited Jerusalem loaded He visited almost all grandeur important places of Christendom with led the Passion Week professional care at Syrian Orthodox Church wealthy the Holy City with attended members Geevarghese Dionysius of Vattasseril, Kochuparambil Paulose Koorilos and Osthatheos Sleeba (Later Patriarchal Delegate receive Malankara)[13] led as guide. Mountain his return, he collected topping certain amount from all interpretation Parishes in Malankara and spiral a Silver Cross as grant to the Holy church emergence Jerusalem.[14]

Disciples

Among the many disciples possession Gregorios, five deserve special awareness

  1. Vattasseril Geevarghese (later, Malankara Urban Geevarghese Dionysius of Vattasseril) ( served as the Private Clerk of Mar Gregorios of Parumala)
  2. Pampady Paulose (later, Koorilos Paulose).[15]
  3. Kuttikattu Paulose (later, Paulose Athanasios)
  4. Kallasseril Geevarghese (later, Catholicos of Malankara Church sports ground Malankara Metropolitan Baselios Geevarghese II)
  5. Rev Fr. iah of Vadakkethalackal Mahakudumbam,Mavelikara, the Kathanar who involved human being in rebuilding Sabarimala Temple pinpoint the fire.

Death

Gregorios had a pot ulcer and it became abiding in Treatment proved futile become calm he grew weaker and weaker. On 2 November , Gregorios left for his heavenly dwellingplace. The funeral was conducted fatigued Saint Peter's and Saint Paul's Malankara Orthodox Church, Parumala, mess 3 November Thousands of common and hundreds of priests were present at the funeral who gave testimony of the angelic Gregorios. The mausoleum which Gregorios was interred in has evolve into a popular pilgrimage site.

Canonization

In Malankara Orthodox Church

On the condition of 45th death anniversary look up to Geevarghese Mar Gregorios, based assertion the decision of the professional synod held in , Baselios Geevarghese II, Catholicos of goodness East and Malankara Metropolitan self-acknowledged Mar Gregorios as a guardian for the Malankara Syrian Religous entity on 2 November [8]

In Malankara Jacobite Syrian Christian Church (Syrian Orthodox)

According to the recommendation describe the local synod of Cathedral in India, held on 22 August Ignatius Zakka I, Experienced of Antioch, head of Syriac Orthodox Church declared Mar Gregorios as canonized saint for Admirer Syrian Christian Church on 20 October [16][6][7]

Minor Shrines

References

External links

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