H G Dr. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios Metropolitan

Bethany Aramana

Thiruvalla post,Kerala-689101
Ph.0473- 2701357, 2603357
0479-2302473 Fax:2342674

          Dr. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios Metropolitan was born on 9 December 1918 to Kochitty and Mariamma Kochitty of Munduvelil family in Mavelikara.
He obtained his B.D from Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur, his M.A from Drew University in America and his S.T.M from Union Seminary, Bangalore. He received the order of Korooyo from Metropolitan Oughen Mar Timotheos on 9 August 1947 and his priesthood from His Holiness Geevarghese II Catholicos on 10 May 1956. He was nominated to the post of Metropolitan by the Malankara Association which met at Niranam on 2 October 1974. Metropolitan Daniel Mar Philexinos at St. Mary's Cathedral Puthencavu made him Ramban. He was consecrated as Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Osthathios by His Holiness Baselios Ougen, Catholicos of the East on 16 February 1975 at Niranam Valiya Palli. He became the Head of the Niranam Diocese on 1 April 1975.
He has held the post of Vice- Principal of Orthodox Theological Seminary, President of K.C.C, President of the 'Sleebadasa Samooham' and many other posts of distinction. Besides being a theological scholar, exceptionally good organizer, preacher at conventions, he has participated in and given leadership to many meetings of the World Council of Churches and also to many conferences at the international level. He is the founder of the Mission Training Centre in Mavelikara. He is working untiringly to transform the Malankara Church into a missionary Church and also to evangelize the whole of India.

H. G. Dr. Yoohanon Mar Chrisostomos

Metropolitan of Niranam
Bethany Aramana, Tiruvalla 689 101, India .

Tel: +91 473 601359, +91 473 603359,
+91 479 302473 Trivandrum Phone: +91-471-2445543, 2596418, Mobile: 9447045543

        Formerly Fr. Varghese John, born (1954) to Mr. K V Yohannan and Aleyamma Yohannan, Mannil Puthen Purayil, Kattoor, Thiruvalla. had his early education in local schools at Kattoor, and college education at S B College, Chenganachery. After taking his Bachelors Degree in Science (Bsc) (1973-76) from the University of Kerala, he joined Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam for theological studies.  After his Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) (1977-81) from the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam and Bachelor of Divinity (B.D) from Senate of University of Serampore. After taking his masters Degree in Theology (M.Th) (1991-1993) from United Theological College, Bangalore (Senate of University of Serampore)  (The San Francisco Theological Seminary, USA) conferred on him a Degree   of Doctor of Ministry in the faculty of Theology (1996) for his dissertation, “ Preaching” (1993-1995).  He widely traveled in the Gulf,USA and European countries. He received the order of Deacon from Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Osthathios on 19 April 1982 and his priesthood from His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews II, The Catholicos and Malankara Metropolitan on 5 June 1982. On 28 January 1998,His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews II, The Catholicos and Malankara Metropolitan made him as Remban at Parumala seminary. He is the Secretary of the Karunagiri M G D Ashram and Balabhavan.  He has held the post of Principal, St. Pauls Mission training Center, Mavelikara, Visiting Faculty of St.Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur, coordinator of Malankara Orthodox Mission Board, St.Thomas Karunya Guidance Center, Ulloor, Trivandrum, Karunya Vishranthi Bhavan Kattela, Trivandrum, Marriage Assistance Foundation (MAF), Sick Aid Foundation (SAF), Member of Malankara Association Managing Committee, Council Member of Parumala Seminary,Member of Catholic-Orthodox diologe Commission and many other posts of distinction. Besides being a scholar, exceptionally good organizer, preacher at conventions, he has participated in and given leadership to many meetings and also to many conferences. He is working untiringly to transform the Church into a missionary Church
History of the Diocese
 

In 1876, 22 churches were brought together in order to form the Niranam Diocese. Chathuruthi Geevarghese Mar Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni) (1876-1902) became its first Metropolitan with Parumala Seminary as the headquarters. Pulikkotil Joseph Mar Dionysios, Vattasseril Geevarghese Mar Dionysius, kallasseril Geevarghese Mar Gregorios, and Thoma Mar Dionysius in conducted the administration of the Bishopric. His Holness Baselios Oughen Catholica Bava And His Holiness Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews I Catholica Bava directly administered the diocese. From 1976 onwards Dr. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios is the Head of the Diocese. There are in the diocese, 92 Churches including the Niranam Valiya palli which was founded by St. Thomas, the Apostle, 5 Chapels, 1 Cor Episcopa, 98 priests, 7 deacons and 10 seminarians.
Karunagiri M.G.D Ashram, Balabhavan, Haripad Balabhavan, Cheppad Mar dionysios Home for the Aged, Thiruvalla Marthamariam Mandiram Hostel and Home for the Aged are functioning under the charge of the diocese. Bethany aramana, which is on the western side of the cross-junction in Thiruvalla, is the diocesan head quarters. Mar Baselios Jubilee conference Center is functioning adjacent to the diocesan center.

Priests of the Diocese
1.Rev.Fr.P.C Philipose Cor Episcopa,Pandisseril,Katoor,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-622331

2.Rev.Fr.P.M Geevarghese Remban,Parumala Seminary,Parumala,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-479-312202

3.Rev.Fr.K.M Abraham,Mount Tabore Dayara,Pathanapuram.Ph:91-475-352475

4.Rev.Fr.P.T Abraham,Panackamattom,Niranam,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-479-314475

5.Rev.Fr.Abraham Tharakan,Alumoottil,Pulikeezhu,Podiyadi PO,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-623641

6.Rev.Fr.Alexander,Kodiyattu,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-630822

7.Rev.Fr.P.C Alexander,Puthenveetil,Anicadu PO,Mallapally W,Thiruvalla.

8.Rev.Fr.Alexander Abraham,Parumala Seminary,Parumala,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-479-312202

9.Rev.Fr.Alexander George,Madathil,Kadapra,Mannar PO,Niranam.

10.Rev.Fr.K.C George Alexious,Kanackattu,Anicadu PO,Mallapally.Ph:91-473-682188

11.Rev.Fr.Babukutty Andrews,Mekaringattu,Chengannoor,Mallapally.

12.Rev.Fr.Benny M Kuruvila,Manathara,Valanjavattom PO,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-

13.Rev.Fr.P.T Cherian,St.George Dayara,Othara.Ph:91-473-664308

14.Rev.Fr.Cherian George,Kochumelil house,Thirumoolapuram Po,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-626288

15.Rev.Fr.Cherian P Varghese,Parayanavattom,Thirumoolapuram PO,Thiruvalla.

16.Rev.Fr.P.T Daniel,Mattatheril Bethel,Muttam PO,Haripadu.Ph:91-479-413881

17.Rev.Fr.K.P Eapen,Kanamoottil,Chengannoor,Mallapally.

18.Rev.Fr.P Eapen,Plavanal Mary Villa,Chingolly PO,Alapuzha.Ph:91-479-413283

19.Rev.Fr.A.T Geevarghese,Adukkathil Kizhakkethil,Valanjavattom PO,Tvla.Ph:91-473-626843

20.Rev.Fr.K.I Geevarghese,Kaduthanathu,Anicadu PO,Mallapally.

21.Rev.Fr.P.K Geevarghese,Padinjaremannil house,M-north PO,Plamattom,Thiruvalla.

22.Rev.Fr.L George,Karackal Puthenpurackal,Kadapra,MannarPO,Tvla.Ph:91-473-610342

23.Rev.Fr.V.K George,Valiyaveetil,Manjady PO,Thiruvalla.

24.Rev.Fr.George Jacob,THachideth,Azhayidathuchira PO,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-600135

25.Rev.Fr.George P Abraham,Payampallil,Pariyaram PO,Mallapally.Ph:91-473-680333

26.Rev.Fr.George Panackamattom,Niranam,Thiruvalla.

27.Rev.Fr.George Mattackal,Valanjavattom PO,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-479-312310

28.Rev.Fr.George Vengal,Karikuzhy PO,Neerettupuram,Thiruvalla.

29.Rev.Fr.C.I Isac,Kandathil,Vettuveni,Haripadu.

30.Rev.Fr.K.I Jacob,Kaduthanathu,Karukachal PO.

31.Rev.Fr.M.C Jacob,Mundaplackal Mannil,Vellampoika,Kannamthanam PO,Thiruvalla.

32.Rev.Fr.P.T Jacob,Peace cottage,Kunnamthanam PO,Thiruvalla.

33.Rev.Fr.Jacob George,Muthirackalayil,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-620909

34.Rev.Fr.JacobKurian,Kizhakkanethu,Anjilithanam,Kaviyoor.Ph:91-473-693 326

35.Rev.Fr.Jacob Varghese,Thengomtharayil,Karingulam PO,Ranny.

36.Rev.Fr.K.V John,Jolly Bhavan,Kottoor,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-602957

37.Rev.Fr.T.C John,Thangalathu,Cheppadu Po,PH:91-479-472371

38.Rev.Fr.Johnson Iype,Manjadiyil,Kaviyoor PO,Thiruvalla.

39.Rev.Fr.Koshy Abraham,Kandathil,Valanjavattom PO,Thiruvalla.

40.Rev.Fr.K.C Kuriakose,SGM Hospital,Parumala.Ph:91-479-312266

41.Rev.Fr.P.K Kuriakose,Pulimoottil,Thukalasery,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-625735

42.Rev.Fr.C.K Kurian,Chakkumoottil,Kannamthanam PO,Thiruvalla.

43.Rev.Fr.Kurian Daniel,Mulanikunnathil,Valanjavattom PO,Tvla.Ph:91-473-625797

44.Rev.Fr.Kurian Kannammannil Grace villa,Parumala.

45.Rev.Fr.Kuruvila Mathew,Vengazhil,Kadapra,Mannar PO,Niranam.

46.Rev.Fr.M.K Mathai,Ajili Vadakkeduthu,Mattom PO,Haripadu.Ph:91-479-413304

47.Rev.Fr.Mathai Ommen,Karuvelil Pathichirayil,Kadapra PO,Mannar,Niranam.

48.Rev.Fr.K.V Mathew,Kadavil Ottathengil,Pandanadu W,Chengannoor.

49.Rev.Fr.M.C Mathew,Mount Tabore Dayara,Pathanapuram.Ph:91-475-352385

50.Rev.Fr.K.B Mathews,Parumala Seminary,Parumala PO.Ph:91-479-312465

51.Rev.Fr.M Mathews,Purackal,Mallapally North,Chengannoor.Ph:91-473-682809

52.Rev.Fr.Mathew John,Manayil,Edathua.Ph:91-479-212811

53.Rev.Fr.Nathaniel Thomas,Mount Tabore Dayara,Pathanapuram.Ph:91-475-352385

54.Rev.Fr.T.Ninan,Theckeyidavoor,plapuzha,Haripadu PO,Alapuzha.

55.Rev.Fr.Ninan Kanneril,Melepadam,Mannar.

56.Rev.Fr.Ninan Varghese,Mavungal,Anicadu Po,Mallapally W.Ph:91-473-682699

57.Rev.Fr.M.S Oommen,Memadom Villa,Rly road,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-620288

58.Rev.Fr.V.J Oommen,Vaniyapurackal,Kizhakkumbhagam PO,Niranam.

59.Rev.Fr.Oommen K Abraham,Kizhekkedathu,Kavumbhagam PO.Ph:91-473-620570

60.Rev.Fr.Oommen Muringaseril,Puramattom Po,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-665263

61.Rev.Fr.Oommen P Abraham,Mount Tabore Dayara,Pathanapuram.Ph:91-475-352385

62.Rev.Fr.Oommen Paul,Kottuvilayil,Eramathoor PO,Mannar.

63.Rev.Fr.Paul P Issac,Pookunnel,Pulluvazhi,Valayanchirangara PO,Perumbavor.Ph:484-526203

64.Rev.Fr.P Philipose,Kochuveetil,Panamuttathu,Chingoli PO,Karthikapally.Ph:91-479-413378

65.Rev.Fr.Philipose Thomas,Pananpattathu,Pazhoor,Niranam.

66.Rev.Fr.Raju Varghese,Vadackedethu,Avoor south,Keericadu.

67.Rev.Fr.Reji Chacko,Kailathu,Kavumbhagam,Thiruvalla.

68.Rev.Fr.P.G Samuel,Karackal Pallathu,Kadapra mannar,Niranam.Ph:91-473-312375

69.Rev.Fr.Stanly Johns,Koottanickal,Nariyapuram PO.

70.Rev.Fr.A.P Thomas,Ayroothara,Anicadu PO,Mallapally W.Ph:91-473-680330

71.Rev.Fr.K.G Thomas,Kottanathuvilayil,Eramathoor PO,Mannar.Ph:91-479-312572

72.Rev.Fr.K.V Thomas,Kallolickal,Mallapally.

73.Rev.Fr.K.V Thomas,Kochupurackal,Kallupara Po,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-677407

74.Rev.Fr.M.A Thomas,Mavungal,Anicadu PO,Mallapally W.

75.Rev.Fr.M.K Thomas,Mullamangalam,Memala,Vennikulam.Ph:91-473-665929-

76.Rev.Fr.O Thomas,Oodathil,Avoor south,Keerickadu.Ph:91-479-472339

77.Rev.Fr.P Thomas,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-

78.Rev.Fr.P.M Thomas,Purackal,Niranam W,Thiruvalla.

79.Rev.Fr.Thomas John,Pandicheril,Azhiyidathuchira,Kavumbhagam,Thiruvalla.

80.Rev.Fr.Thomas Mathew,Kannamannil MG Bhavan,Karthikapally.

81.Rev.Fr.K.A Varghese,Karukayil,Kizhakkumbhagam PO,Niranam.

82.Rev.Fr.K.J Varghese,Kadumbuseril Puthen Veedu,Avoor North PO,Cheppadu.Ph:91-479-474084

83.Rev.Fr.M.K Varghese,Panickamadathu,Kadapra,Mannar PO,Niranam.

84.Rev.Fr.T.K Varghese,Thuruthel Bethania,Podiyady PO,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-622722

85.Rev.Fr.Varghese Chacko,Vanjipalathil,Manipuzha PO,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-624562

86.Rev.Fr.Varghese Chacko,Irattaplackal,Rly Stn road,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-625111

87.Rev.Fr.Varghese George,Theckemoolackal,Cheppadu PO.Ph:91-473-631047

88.Rev.Fr.Varghese John,Karunya,Ulloor,Medical college PO,TVM.Ph:91-471-445543

89.Rev.Fr.Varghese John,Kadakkethu,Mundiyapally,Kunnathanam.

90.Rev.Fr.Varghese Oommen,Karuvelil Vilakkupadathil,Kadapra,Mannar.

91.Rev.Fr.Varky Varghese,Mulackal,Chennithala South,Mavelikara.Ph:91-479-30158

92.Rev.Fr.K.Y Wilson,Karukunnel,Kallupara,Thiruvalla.

93.Rev.Fr.Sakharia, Kalapurackal,Thengoli PO,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-623005

94.Rev.Fr.Sakharia, Madathil,Kadapra,Mannar PO,Niranam.

95.Rev.Fr.M.C Cherian,Students Center,Kottayam.Ph:91-481-567338/471-477604

96.Rev.Fr.Geevarghese Iype,Vizhalil Kimson Villa,Niranam.

97.Rev.Fr.Jacob Mathew,Koickal,Paipadu PO,Haripadu.Ph:91-479-319584

98.Rev.Fr.Philip Mathew,Thyparambil,Muthoor Po,Thiruvalla.Ph:91-473-620561

99.Rev.Fr.George Joseph,Kallupurackal,Nangiarkulangara.

100.Rev.Fr.Abey Philip,Valyathukulangadu,Ericavu,Karthikapally.

101.Rev.Fr.John Mathew,Anjilimoottil,Chengannoor PO,Mallapally.

102.Rev.Fr.Joji Kurian Thomas,Pulipara Pallathu,Paliakara,Thiruvalla.

103.Rev.Fr.Philen P Mathew,Purackal,Karickal,Payipadu PO,Haripadu.

104.Rev.Fr.Thomas Mathew,Palathumgal,Muthoor PO,Thiruvalla.

105.Rev.Fr.John Thomas,St.Thomas Cathendral,Broadway,Madras.Ph:91-44-582090



 

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