Parumala
Thirumeni: Defender Against Protestant Assault
by Fr. Dale A. Johnson (Bar Yohanon)
Parumala Thirumeni, among his many accomplishments, showed us how to counter Protestants who raid our churches for members, seek to confuse the faithful, and treat our traditions as insignificant or even worse, as heretical. As Syrian Orthodox are in Diaspora throughout the world, Syrian faithful find themselves confused by the competing claims of protestant denominations.
St. Gregorius Chathuruthil (A.D. 1848-1901)
by Fr. Dr. K. Mani Rajan
Gregorius was born at Mulanthuruthy on 15 June 1848 (M. E. 1023 Midhunam 3). His parents were Chathuruthil Mathew and Kallarackal Mary. Gregorius was called Geevarghese (Kochyppora). He had two brothers (Kurian and Varkey) and two sisters (Mary & Eli). Mary, mother of Geevarghese, died when he was two years old. His elder sister...
New Headquarters for Niranam Diocese Consecrated
by Shroro Editorial Board
The consecration ceremony of the new headquarters of the Niranam diocese at Mazhuvangad, Thiruvalla, named after Chathuruthil St. Gregorios Bava (Parumala Thirumeni), was held on the saints 105th memorial Day, 2nd November 2007. His Beatitude Catholicos Mor Baselios Thomas I led the services assisted by a number of Metropolitans of the Malankara Church..
Parumala Thirumeniby Dr. Babu Paul
Parumala Thirumeni: I CALLED, HE HEARD. Ten days ago I had a fall. As usual I was halfway through my morning constitutional at about 5.15 am. Before I realized what was happening I fell down. I presume that most people fall before they realize what is happening, anyway. A fall happens without premeditation; a premeditated fall is a jump, be it to death or an athlete’s pit.
