Ashrams and Dayaras

1. Bethany Ashram.:

In 1918, Metropolitan Mar Ivanios and Alexios Mar Theodosius started the Ranny-Perunad Ashram.The objective is to live according to the monastic vows through the Holy Qurbana, prayer, study and mission activities. A hospital in Perunad, a Bethany High School in Kunnamkulam and an old age home in Kuzhimattom, Kottayam are functioning under the supervision of the Bethany Ashram. There are branches of the Bethany Ashram in Kunnamkulam (1920), Kuzhimattom (1969) and Elapara (1993). There are 17 members in Bethany Ashrams. Fr. P.T. Geevarghese (later Mar Ivanios) (1918- 1930), Alexios Mar Thevodosios (1930-1965), Abo Yuhanon (1980-1986), Fr.Kuriakose (1989-1989), Fr.Paulose (1989-1992), Fr. Solomon (1993-1996) were the chief office bearers. Since 1996 Fr.Stephen O.I.C is the Superior.
Address:
Bethany Ashram,
Perunad- Ranny,
Pathanamthitta - 689 711
Phone: 0473-540223

2.Vallikattu Dayara- Vakathanam:

Pulikottil Joseph Mar Dionysios II founded a church in the 2 1/2 acres of land in Ayanattukunnil, Vakathanam that was received on lease from the Travancore government in 1868. Fr.Kalapurackal Paulose, pazhiattungal Geevarghese were the people who supervised the construction of the Church. Fr. Kandapurackal built a two storeyed building for the Church.
In 1875 Ramban Geevarghese Karuchira resided in the Church complex and developed it into a dayara.In 1928 His Holiness Baselios Geevarghese I Catholicose was laid to rest in Vallikattu Dayara. His Holiness Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews I Bava renovated the Vallikattu Dayara in 1982. Today, it is an important pilgrim centre.August 15 (Shunoyo Feast) and December 17 (anniversary of Catholica II) are the important feast days for the Dayara.
Dayara Manager:Ramban Oughen.
Address:
Valikattu Dayara,
Vakathanam, Kottayam.
Phone: (0481) 462550

3. Mount Tabor Ashram, Pathanapuram:

Thoma Mar Dionysius established the Mount Tabor Ashram in Pathanapuram in 1929. The main objectives were promotion of monastic life, starting of educational institutions, opening of Bhavan for the old and children and hospitals, social service and teaching of Orthodox beliefs. There are 47 members in the ashram.
Thoma Mar Dionysius (1929-1972) was the first Superior, Since 1972 Catholicate - designate Thomas Mar Timotheos is the superior. Ramban Zacharia (1964- 79), Ramban C.T. Isac (1979-80), Ramban T.M. Samuel (1980-92) have served as secretaries. Since 1992 Fr.K.A. Abraham is the secretary.At Pattazhi Maduraimalai, Melam Kulamudie. Kurienayam, Malloor, Podukal- Ramankuth, Mananthavadi- Thondarnadu, Thiruchirapalli Malankara (Tamilnadu) and Puthenkodu Mathoor (Tamilnadu) The Ashram has branches.
A Boy's Home in Melam Kulanudi and a 100 bedded hospital in Mathur, Tamilnadu are operation under the Mount Tabor Ashram. Two Colleges, One Higher Secondary School, 6 High Schools, 6 lower- upper primary schools are run under the supervision of the Ashram.
Address:
Mount Tabor Ashram,
Pathanapuram 689 695
Phone: (0475) 352475, 352231

4. Christushishiya Ashram Thadakam, Coimbatore:

Under the leadership of Bishop Herbert Bachen Ham Walsh, K.C. Varghese, T.O.Mathew and Mrs Bachen Ham Walsh, his students at Bishop's College Calcutta started Ashram Thadakam near Coimbatore in 1936. Abo Alexios of Bethany Ashram was the visiting Bishop. Thereafter, Philipose Mar Theophilos was the Visiting Bishop. The objective was to promote Christian life by working for the uplift of the poor and doing social service. Bishop Walsh Hospital (1972), St.Gregorios Balabhavan (1997) and Bishop Walsh Seminary School (1995) are functioning under the responsibility of the Ashram. Four women and five men are members of the ashram.
Bishop Walsh,Mrs.Walsh, Fr.K.C. Varghese, T.O. Mathew, M.K. Jacob, Philipose Thomas, M.A. Korah held the main responsibilities for a term each. Currently, Fr.K.V. Jacob is the Acharya and George Thoppil is the P.R. O. Philipose Mar Eusebios Metropolitan is the Visiting Bishop. Thereafter, Philipose Mar Theophilos was the Visiting Bishop. Extension work is going on at present. Conferences and Retreats are being conducted in the Ashram regularly.
Address:
Christu Shishya Ashram,
Thadakam, Coimbatore- 641108
Phone: (0422) 858228.

5.Mar Kuriakose Ashram. Mylapra:

Ramban P.I.Mathews started in Attachakkal in the year 1937 Mar Kuriakose Ashram. Since 1962 Mar Kuriakose Ashram and its activities were made extensive with Mylapra as the center. Its main objectives are social service, uplift of the poor, Spreading of the Gospels, educational activities, rites of worship, and training in the Gospels. There are 2 Rambans, 5 Priests, 1 Seminarian and 3 Brothers in the Ashram. P.I. Mathews Ramban (1962-91) and Christophorus Ramban (1991-93) held charge of the Ashram. Since 1993 Aprem Ramban has been its superior. The Attachakkal High School was founded in 1952 and Mathews Ramban Memorial English Medium School was founded in 1997. These are institutions owned by the Ashram. Fr. Sam George is the School Manager. There is a branch of this Ashram in Thannithottil.
Address:
Mar Kuriakose Ashram,
Mylapra, Pathanamthitta. Phone: (0473) 322295, 321295.

6. Mar Basil Dayara,Pathanamthitta.

Metropolitan Puthencavu Geevarghese Mar Philexinos of Thumpamon diocese started this dayara in 1938. The first member of the dayara was P.E. Daniel Clery (later Daniel Mar Philexinos) Metropolitan. The objective was the overall spiritual, educational and temporal growth of the diocese. Kuriakose Mar Clemis, Fr. K.M. Thomas, Fr.Titus George, Fr. V.M.Abraham are ts members. Christian activites are carried out in the Dayara under the leadership of the diocesan Metropolitan Philipose Mar Eusebios.
Address:
Basil Dayara,
Pathanamthitta P.O,
Phone:0473) 322243

7. St. George Dayara, Othara :

The Othara was started with the purpose of popularising the institution of dayaras. It was founded on the land donated to the Church by Thottapurath T. K. Alexander. The Metropolitan of Thumpamon diocese Puthencavu Geevarghese Mar Philexinos with the blessings and goodwishes of His Holiness Geevarghese II Catholicose constructed it in 1944. Fr. N. A. Yuhanon Malpan (Yuhanon Mar Sevarios), Fr. E. Mathews (His Holiness Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews II Catholica Bava), Marattu Thomas Ramban, Fr.T.I Geevarghese and Fr. P.M.George Cor Episcopa undertook its main responsibility.
The first visiting Bishop was Puthencavu Geevarghese Mar Philexinos Metropolitan. Fr. E. Mathews (later Catholicose) served as its superior for a long period. At present the head of the Chengannur diocese Thomas Mar Athanasios resides in Othara Dayara and holds the main charge. Here efforts are made to develop the dayaras movement in the Church.
Address:
St. George Dayara,
Othara, Thiruvalla Phone: (0473) 664808

8. Puthuppady Ashram:

The foundation stone for the St. Pauls Ashram and Balabhavan in Puthuppady was laid on 16 November 1958. In 1959 Puthuppady Balabhavan was started. Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Osthathios is the founder of the Puthuppady Ashram, which is in Calicut district. Its objectives are evangelisation of India, selfless service and protection of orphans. There are 2 Rambans, 11 Priests and 8 brothers actively serving in the Ashram.
St. Paul's printing press and Book Binding Unit was started in 1987 by the Ashram. The Ashram is located about 11/2 Km away from 24th mile (Engapapzha) on the Calicut -Wayanad road. Fr. P.M. Thomas (1958- 65), Fr. K.I. Philip (1965-70) have been the chief office bearers. Since 1971, Ramban P.M. Thomas has been the Manager of the Ashram.
Ashram :
St Paul's Ashram,
Puthppaly, Kozhikode 673586
Phone:(0495) 245247

9. Bethlehem Ashram,Chengamanad

Mathews Mar Coorilose (His Holiness Mathews II Catholicose) founded the Bethlehem Ashram, in Chengamanad in 1960. There are 3 Rambans, 18 Priests and 2 Brothers actively involved as members of the ashram. The priests of the ashram in Chengamanad are engaged in the activities related to St.Gregorios College, Kottarakara, B. Ed College, Chengamanad I.T.C, School and in discharging the responsibilities of the different parishes of the Kollam - Thiruvanthapuam dioceses.
Kuttikonam Bethel Ashram, Kottarakara Mount Ashram, Pattazhi Calvary Ashram,Chengamanad I.T.C, St. Gregorios College, Kottarakara, B. Ed College and Baselios School, Kottapuram are the different institutions attached to the Ashram.
The chief office bearers are, Fr. Philip. K. Alex, Ramban Cyril, Fr. K. Mathai, Ramban Solomon and Fr. P.M. Koshy.
His Holiness Mathew II Catholicose is the visting Bishop. The head of the Kollam diocese Mathews Mar Epiphanios Metropolitan is a member of the ashram. Ashram superior: Fr. V. Varghese. Address:
Bethlehem Ashram,
Chengamanad, Kottarakara.
Phone: 0474- 402543

10. St. Gregorioes Mount Ashram:

Metropolitan Mathews Mar Coorilose (His Holiness Mathews II Catholicose) started St. Gregorios Mount Ashram in Kottarakara in 1964. Its objectives are social service, educational activities and uplift of the poor. This ashram is a branch of the chengamanad Bethelehem Ashram. Fr. P.M. Koshy (1964-66), Fr. P.M. George (1966-73), Fr. P.K. Solomon (1973-81) have held charge of this Ashram. From 1981 Fr. Thomas Varghese holds its main responsibility.
Address:
St. Gregoris Mount Ashram, Pulamon P.O, Kottarakara.
Phone: 0474- 451707

11. Chayalode Ashram:

On 2 March 1968 St. George Mount ashram was started in Chayalode. Leadership is here being given for spiritual - social- educational activities. Thehayalode st. Goerge High School (1976) and U.P School (1960) are owned by the ashram. The ashram was founded by Mathews Mar Coorilose Metropolitan (His Holiness II Catholicose) Currently, the main charge is held by Rev. Alex Kurumbil Cor Episcopa. There are two members in the Ashram.
Address:
St. George Mount Ashram,
Chayalode P.O, Nedumon
Pathanamthitta - 691 556.

12. Holy Trinity Ashram,Ranni:

Metropolitan late Geevaryhese Mar Dioscoros was started the St. Trinity Ashram in Ranni in 1970. Its objectives are to create Orthodox monks in the Church, to inculcate the spirit of selfless service in its members, to uplift the poor and to establish educational institutions. There are 11 members in the ashram. Fr. K. P. Varghese, Fr.K.T.Mathews, Fr. M. Johnson were the chief office bearers.
Address:
Holy Trinity Ashram,
Angady, Ranni - 689 674
Phone: 0473 - 516335

13. Mar Baselios Ashram, Njaliakuzhy:

Metropolitan Mathews Mar Athanasios started in 1971 Njaliakuzhy Hermon Mount in memory of Kattil Yuhanon Kathanar. Its objectives are protection of Eastern worship and formation of Eastern community.
Fr. K.V. Thomas (1971-75), His Holiness Mathews I Catholicose (1975-87), Ramban Bursauma (1987-90) held its chief responsibilities. Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Ivanios of Kottayam diocese has been giving leadership to its activities since 1990. Address:
Mar Baselios Ashram,
Njaliyakuzhi, Vakathanam, Kottayam.
Phone: (0481) 462629.

14. St. Thomas Ashram,Bhilai.

St. Stephanos Mar Thevodosios founded in 1973 St ThomasAshram in Bhilai. Importance is given to social welfare activities and education for the village people of India. The ashram is located near Durga Station, which is 13 kms away from Bhilai railway station. Fr. K.M. Varghese (1973-80), Fr. M.Varghese (1980-85) and Fr. George Mathew (1985-1994) have held charge of the Ashram. From 1994 Fr. Raju Thomas, is the superior.

15. Bethel Ashram,Kuttikonam:

In 1976 Mathews Mar Coorilose Metropolitan (the present Catholicose) founded the Bethel Ashram in Kuttikonam. It is a branch of the Bethelehem Ashram in chengamanad. In 1979 St. Gregorios English Medium L.P.School and later the Malayalam Medium U.P School were started. Fr.Philip K. Alex was the chief office bearer. Since 1985 Fr. S.K.John is the Superior.
Address:
Bethel Ashram,
Kuttikonam, Kunnicode P.O,
Kottarakkara 691 508
Phone:322450

16. Calvary Ashram,Pattazhi.

Metropolitan Mathews Mar Coorilose (His Holiness Mathews II Catholicose) started in 1976 the Calvary Ashram in Pattazhi. Its objectives are social and educational activities, training the inmates in monastic life and spiritual discipline. there are three members in the ashram. M.G.English Medium School is an ashram owned institution. Fr. Thoma (1976-86) and Ramban Geevarghese (1986-88) were in charge of the ashram. Since 1988 Fr. Mathews John is the Superior.
Address:
Calvary Ashram,
Pattazhi- Kollam 691 522
Phone: 0475- 399575

17.St. Thomas Ashram,Sooranad.

In 1978 Metropolitan Mathews Mar Coorilose (His Holiness Mathews II Catholicose) founded St. Thomas Ashram in Sooranad. Fr. W.A.Cherian (1978-79) held the main charge. Since 1979 Fr. K.C.John has been the superior.

18. Mount Carmel Ashram,Kallada.

Metropolitan Mathews Mar Coorilose (His Holiness Mathews II Catholicose) founded in 1978 the Mount Carmel Ashram in East Kallada. Its objective is to set up educational institutions in the name of Mar Elia, the prophet. In 1978, adjacent to the ashram an I.T.C and in 1982 an English Medium School was started. Fr. John C. Cherayil (1978-1980) held its main charge. Since 1980 Fr. T.Y. Geevarghese has been serving as the superior.
Address:
Mount Carmel Ashram
East Kallada, Kollam
Phone: (0474) 585262, 585062

19. Mount Horeb Ashram ,Sasthamkottah.

His Holiness Mathews II Catholicose started the Mount Horeb Ashram in Sasthamkottah. Its objectives are training its inmates in monastic life and spiritual discipline and social and educational activities. There are seven members in the ashram including three permanent inmates. Metropolitan Zacharia Mar Athanasios is an associate member of the ashram. Fr. V.M.James is the superior.
Address:
Mount Horeb Ashram,
Muthupilakad P.O, Poruvazhi 690 520
Phone: (0476) 830778.

20. St. Thomas Ashram,Attapadi:

On 11 November 1994 Metropolitan Thomas Mar Timotheos, Catholicose- designate founded the St. Thomas Ashram in Attapadi which is in Palakkad district under Malabar diocese. Its objectives are to set up old age home for priests, a village for children, a home for the old, ashram for priests and a hospital. There are 6 members in the ashram.
The ashram is located 2 Kms away on the Chittoor Dam Road which is near shulikadav on the palakkad - Kozhikode route via Mannarcaud and Aanakudi. The Catholicate-designate Thomas Mar Timotheos (President), Ramban Paulose (Vice- president), Fr. M.D. John (Director) are the chief office bearers.
Address:
St. Thomas Vali, Nellipatti,
Aghili P.O Attapadi, Palakkad -678581.

21. St. Thomas Dayara,Vettikal:

One of the crosses of Mulanthuruthy Church was installed in 1125. That was the beginning of today's Dayara. In 1200 it was elevated as Kurishupalli. In 1809 the younger Bava of kattumangattu family was interred here. Parumala Mar Gregorios resided here for a long period of time. It was here, on 10 December 1896 that Parumala Thirumeni was consecrated as Metropolitan. On 22 Edavam 1877 the consecration of the Dayara took place. In 1976 Metropolitan Joseph Mar Pakkomios renovated the Dayara. On 10 December 1976 the holi relics of Parumala Thirumeni were interred here. The Vettikal Dayara is 5 Kms away from Mulanthuruthy Fr. P.A.S. Yohanan is its manager now.
Address:
St. Thomas Dayara, Vettikal, Mulanthuruthy.
Phone: 740220

22. Mar Kuriakose Dayara, Pampady:

Kuriakose Mar Gregorios founded in 1085 M.E (1909) Mar Kuriakose Dayara at Pothenpuram in Pampady. Its objective was to foster an ashram community embedded in the tombs of Kuriakose Mar Gregorios (Pampady Thirumeni) and Mathews Mar Ivanios can be found here. K.G.College, B.M.M. English Medium Central School, I.T.C., M.G.M. Abhayabhavan, Mar Gregorios Balabhavanan are the institutions here. Very Rev. P.C.Yohanan Ramban is its Manager now.
Address:
Mar Kuriyakose Dayara, Pothenpuram, Pampady, Kottayam.
Phone: +91-481-505431