BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//chikkutakku.com//RDFCal 1.0//EN X-WR-CALDESC:GoogleカレンダーやiCalendar形式情報を共有シェ アしましょう。近所のイベントから全国のイベントま で今日のイベント検索やスケジュールを決めるならち っくたっく X-WR-CALNAME:ちっくたっく X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mor Gregorius Gheevarghese +1999 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260221T183000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260222T183000Z UID:187772360166 DESCRIPTION:February 22nd is anniversary of the demise of HG Mor Gregorios Geevarghese +1999. He is affectionately known as Perumpilly Thirumeni.\n\ nVarghese (Kunjukunju) was born as the 7th son of Mathu Asan of Karapuzha Parappllil family & Annamma of Kanjiramtharyil family in the Puthupally (V aliyapally) Church. His father passed away when he was only 6 years old. A fter completing primary studies\, he moved on to secure 1st rank in Bachel ors of Oriental Languages along with teachers training program. Besides ex celling in secular education\, Varghese was deeply knowledgeable in the Sy riac Orthodox faith & traditions due to his association with Mor Dionysius Mikhayel\, Raban Geevarghese Kochuparambil\, Rev. Malpan Yacoub Parayakul ath (later Mor Timotheos Yac'ub ) & Rev. Ramban Yac'ub Madappad (later Mor Julius Yac'ub). He was ordained Quroyo in 1958 by Mor Yulios Elias Qoro d elegate of the Apostolic See of Antioch. On August 1st 1959\, he was ordai ned Qashisho & was appointed as the vicar of St. George Simhasana Church P erumpilly. Mor Yulios Elias Qoro gifted Fr. PM Varghese the e'skemo of St. Ignatius Elias III along with a silver coin. In addition to his duties as Vicar\, he worked as a Malayalam school teacher\, while prior to that he was an employee of the revenue department.\n\nA meeting held on January 24 th 1974 selected him as a candidate for bishop & the request was sent to t he Patriarch. This occurred during one of the most difficult periods in th e history of the Malankara Church\, when schismatics were spreading false propaganda & undermining the authority of the Patriarch of Antioch. Fr. PM Varghese along with Fr. Thomas Cheruvillil (later Catholicos Mor Baselius Thomas I) were consecrated with the titles Gregorios Geevarghese & Dionys ius Thomas respectively. The consecration ceremony held on February 24 197 4 was led by Patriarch Mor Ignatius Yac'ub III.\n\nUpon return to India\, the two newly consecrated bishops were given a rousing welcoming. Sadly\, the schismatics began to work their evil by filing false cases\, spreading rumours & prohibiting the bishops from entering many parishes. However\, Mor Gregorios was unfazed\, remaining unwavering in his faith & loyalty to the Throne of Antioch. He helped initiate & support a number of parishes & institutions including Soonoro Church Elamkulam\; St. Joseph Cathedral Kottyam\, the renovated St. George Simhasana Church\, Perumpilly\, the Cha pel in the name of St. Gregorios Geevarghese Chathuruthil at Perumpilly\, Hail Mary English Medium High School\, Hail Mary Hospital\, M.G.M. Santhi Mandiram etc just to name a few. \n\nEven in the midst of his hectic sched ule\, Mor Gregorios Geevarghese remained a prolific writer. He wrote a num ber of books & translated prayers including Aradhana Manjari\, Intercessi on Prayers to St. Mary\, the service of Washing of Feet\, Good Friday pray ers\, Bethel\, the Biography of St. Mary\, Marana Bhavanathil etc. In addi tion to books\, Bhooswargham Perunnone\, Sodarare kelppin Koodivarin\, var ious huthomo\, Rogam\, Vyadhi\, Vasanthakal\, Keduthikal\, Kopavadikal Mat have nin yachanamoolam mattidenam were some of the many beautiful hymns co mposed & translated by Thirumeni.\n\nDuring his tenure\, Mor Gregorios Gee varghese took up many responsibilities in the Malankara Jacobite Church. H e was the president of the Malankara Jacobite Suriyani Association from Ju ly 4 1974 until the consecration of HB Mor Baselios Paulose II in Septembe r 1975. He also served as diocesan Metropolitan of Kochi & Malabar along w ith being secretary of the Holy Synod. In 1980 he was appointed assistant Metropolitan of Kottayam Diocese & 2 years later after relinquishing the c harge of Kochi\, he took up the full responsibility for Kottayam. When Mor Coorilos Kuriakose passed away in 1995\, Mor Gregorios was given the addi tional charge of southern dioceses. He also served as the president of the Holy Synod upon the demise of Catholicos HB Mor Baselios Paulose II. Thir umeni ordained around 178 individuals to the order of Holy Priesthood.\n\n Mor Gregorios was a beloved individual. He was an exceptional orator. His eccentric speeches captured the hearts of the faithful & strengthened thei r resolve during times of great tribulations. He provided wise advise to t he newly married couples\, consoled the sick\, & extolled a deep veneratio n of St. Mary the mother of God whenever given the chance to speak. He was also very humble & all who approached him felt his fatherly affection. Hi s zeal & love for the Holy Syriac Church was unparalleled. He will always be remembered as a able steward of the Holy Church & a spiritual guru to c ountless faithful. \n\nMor Gregorios offered his final Holy Qurbono on Dec ember 9th 1998 at St. Ignatius Church Vazhamuttam. Even while undergoing t reatment\, he found time to visit his beloved children at Perumpilly Churc h twice. Mor Gregorios Geevarghese departed for the heavenly abode on Febr uary 22nd 1999. The archbishop of Sweden diocese\, Mor Dioscorus Benyamen Atas\, who was in Malankara for the dukhrono of St. Ignatius Elias III\, a long with Mor Julius Kuriakose the Patriarchal secretary\, & the other bis hops led the last rites the following day. Thousands of grieving faith thr onged to get one last glimpse of Thirumeni. As per his wishes\, the e'skem o of St. Ignatius Elias III & the silver coin\, both which were gifted by Patriarchal Delegate Mor Yulios Elias Qoro\, was kept in front of his tomb . The mortal remains of Mor Gregorios Geevarghese are interred in the sanc tuary of Perumpilly Simhasana Church.\n\nBiography courtesy of\, 'Martyrs\ , Saints and Prelates of the Syriac Orthodox Church'\n\nOh Mor Gregorios G eevarghese! Plead for us before God's throne of grace. Amen.\n\nhttp://sor .cua.edu/Personage/Malankara/MGregoriusGPerumpilly.html LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR