H G Dr. Mathews Mar Severios Metropolitan
Mar Pachomios Mount,

Meempara-682802
Ph.0484-2760286,2763025,0481-2567363

       Dr. Mathews Mar Severios, a native of Kerala, India, was born onFebruary 12, 1949, son of Mr.Cherian Anthraose and Mrs.MariyammaVazhoor,Kottayam. After attending schools and colleges, hecompleted theological studies at the Orthodox TheologicalSeminary at Kottayam. He was ordained as a priest in June 30, 1977
History of the Diocese
 

formed in 1876. HG.Paulose Mar Ivanios was the first Bishop(1876-1913)
churches:40,chappel:15,priests:39

Priests of the Diocese
  1. Fr.Abraham Cor Episcopa,Kandathil Puthenpurayil,Puthuvely Po,Monyppaly.Ph:91-485-252354
  2. Fr.Abraham Valayil,Kolenchery.Ph:91-484-760332
  3. Fr.Abraham,Palapillil,Pampakuda Po.Ph:91-484-760332
  4. Fr.M.V Abraham,Poovathumveetil,Kadamattam.Ph:91-484-760593
  5. Fr.T.V Andrews,Theverkattil,Pattimattam PO.Valampoor.
  6. Fr.T.P Elias,Inattu,Mulamthuruthy PO,Ph:91-484-740117
  7. Fr.George,Machukarayil,Pattimattom.
  8. Fr.George Abraham,Thandikayil,Kadayiruppu PO,Kolenchery.Ph:91-484-760668
  9. Fr.M George,vakkanam padam,Mulapuram PO,Karimannoor,ThodupuzhaPh:91-484-64290
  10. Fr.George Kuttikayam,Kadayiruppu PO,kolenchery.Ph:91-484-761176
  11. Fr.George Muttummel,Kandanad Po,Thiruvakulam.Ph:91-484-762294
  12. Fr.Issac Muttummel,Mulamthuruthy PO,Ern.Ph:91-484-740411
  13. Fr.Issac Kandathil,Cathilicate&MD Schools,Devalokam,Kottayam.Ph:91-481-563121
  14. Fr.Jacob Kurian,Valamattathil,Chemmanam,Kunnampally PO,Peruva.Ph:91-484-731113
  15. Fr.Johnson,Thaliyachira,Oliyapuram PO,Kuthattukulam.Ph:91-485-252382
  16. Fr.John,Thenumkal,Kolenchery.Ph:91-484-760840
  17. Fr.Johns Abraham,Konattu,Pampakuda.Ph:91-485-273133
  18. Fr.John C Abraham,Cholothil,Ezharakaranadu South PO,Puthenkurushu.Ph:91-485-246437
  19. Fr.P.U Kuriakose,Potharayil,Perumpadavam PO,Elenji,Piravam.Ph:91-485-257323
  20. Fr.V.Mathews,Mathakkattil,Vazhoor East,Piravam.Ph:91-485-242375
  21. Fr.Joseph Malayil,Pyttukulam,Kuthattukulam.Ph:91-485-25204
  22. Fr.M.M Mathai,Iylapurathu,Ezhakaranadu Po,Puthenkurushu.Ph:91-484-730001
  23. Fr.K.P Mathews,Karivalanjathu,Mamalassery PO,Ramamangalam.Ph:91-484-277344
  24. Fr.N.V Joseph,Njarakattil,Kadayiruppu PO,Kolenchery.Ph:91-484-760801
  25. Fr.O.I Paulose,Odolil,Kadayiruppu PO,Kolenchery.Ph:91-484-760247
  26. Fr.V.M Paulose,St.George OSC,Karemmelkunnu,Mulakulam,Piravam.Ph:91-485-242584
  27. Fr.John V John,Vadakkemattapallil,Vadampady PO,Puthenkurushu.
  28. Fr.Skariah V Chacko,Pulikkaseril,Keezhumury PO,Ramamangalam,Ph:91-485-277048
  29. Fr.O.P Varghese,Mar Pacomios mount,Meenpara PO,Puthenkurushu.Ph:91-484-760286
  30. Fr.N.I Paulose,Nedumkuzhil,kunnakal PO,Moovattupuzha.Ph:91-485-207357
  31. Fr.P.S yohannan,St.Thomas Dayara,Vettickal PO,Ph:91-484-740220
  32. Fr.Joseph Vellimalayil,Mulakulam North,Piravam.
  33. Fr.Geevarghese Chemmanam,Perumpadavam PO,Elenji.
  34. Fr.Peeter,Erampathu,Pampakuda PO,Moovattupuzha.Ph:91-485-272322
  35. Fr.C.M Kuriakose,MOCSM,Kolenchery.Ph:91-484-760251
  36. Fr.Johny George,Fellowship House,UC College,Alwai.Ph:91-484-623813
  37. Fr.M.P George,OT Seminary PB No.98,Kottayam.Ph:91-481-566526
  38. Fr.T.P Kurian Thaliyachira,Vettickal PO,Mulamthuruthy.
  39. Fr.K.T Joseph,Kalapurakal,Palackuzha.Ph:91-485-255182
  40. Fr.Symon,Vettukattil,Peruva.
  41. Fr.Mathew Abraham,Kandathil Puthenpurayil,Puthuvely PO,Monipally.
  42. Fr.Shaji Paul,Mar Beselios childrens Home,Vadavukode.
  43. Fr.C.I Paulose,Chennikadu,Varikoli.
  44. Fr.O.V Elias,Olickal,Oomelil.
  45. Fr.George Paulose,Valandayil,Onakoor.
  46. Fr.Joseph Thomas,Poovathugal,Mulakulam.Ph:91-485-242930
  47. Fr.Babu Varghese,Madakalil,Kakkoor,Kothattukulam.Ph:91-485-272879
  48. Rev.Dr.K.A George,Thomattel,Kallarackal,Kandanadu.

 

PRATHEEASHA BHAVAN

Joseph Mar Pachomios Memorial Home for the Differently Abled
Karimpana,Koothattukulam,Eranakulam,Kerala-686 662,India
Ph:91-485-253504.

This institution is the outcome of the untiring efforts of H.G.Dr.Mathews Mar Severios,the Metropolitan of the Diocese of Kandanad.It functions under the aegis of the Mar Pachomios Charitable Society.The centre is committed to providing life-long shelter,care and service of destitute,developmently disabled,and differently abled women,without prejudice to caste,colour or creed

The inspiration for the establishment of the centre was provided by the St.Gregorios Orthodox Youth League of Muscat during Mar Severios' first visit to this Parish.It has contiuned to operate through the encouragement and support extended by many people residing both within and outside the country.

This home was consecrated on January 14,1996 by H.H the Catholicos of the East with the assistance of several other bishops of the Church.The first phase of this centre's work commenced on 7-3-1996 with the admission of twenty inmates.Their daily care and service is conducted by the dedicated and commited sisters of the Bethelehem convent,Kizhakambalam under the guidance of their mother superior Sr.Elizebeth.Under the tender loving care and selfless devotion of these sisters,the inmates of the Pratheekshalive in complete joy and hapiness.

In addition to education,the inmates are also given job oriented training for those who are differently abled and developemently disadvantaged.Their happiness is our happiness!

This home affords not only physical nurture but care is taken to provide spiritual nourishment too.At Pratheeksha praise is rendered to God for the opportunity to belong to this home through prayers conducted thrice daily.Here indeed they experience God's love!

Christmas,Onam and such festivals provide the occasions for the carefree exhibition of the multifaceted talents of these inmates.

Ample opportunites are available out side the Pratheeksha campus for these talented youngsters to display their athletic abilities.Towards a well balanced physical and mental devolopement,constructive recreational activities are also provided by Pratheeksha.

At present there are 50 inmates inPratheeksha

How can you help Pratheeksha

Remember the center in your daily prayers.

Assist with the care of the inmates in a sperit of service.

By contributing a year's expenses of an inmate:Rs.7500/-P.A.

By meeting the expenses for a day's meals:Rs.1500/-

Include the inmates of Pratheeksha in your family celebrations by giving them food.

Establish an endowment as a departed family member.

Procedures and objectives for the establishment of an endowment

a) Donate Rs.60,000/-towards the life-long care of an inmates
b) Contribute Rs.10,000/-whose interest will meet expenses for a day's meals every year

Information for Prospective Donors

The endowment will be maintained in the name of the person intended by the donor at Pratheeksha

The name of Donors will be engraved on a plaque placed at the entrance of Pratheeksha

The name of the doners will be included in the annual report every year.

    Please mail your contribution to:
    Pratheeksha
    Karimpana post
    Kuthattukulam
    Kerala-686 662,India.


    You will be eligible for Income Tax excemptiom under 80 G of the Indian Tax Code.



 

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