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* Eraviperoor Hospital
* Eraviperoor Hospital


Kochu Thirumeni was a strong influence on many of the clergy and along with Vattasseril Geevarghese Mar Dionysius persuaded H.H Baselos Marthoma Mathews I to go for Theological studies at Calcutta<ref>{{cite web|title=HH Baselios Marthoma Mathews I|url=http://www.ds-wa.org/hh-baselios-marthoma-mathews-i.html}}</ref>.
Kochu Thirumeni was a strong influence on many of the clergy and along with Vattasseril Geevarghese Mar Dionysius persuaded H.H Baselos Marthoma Mathews I to go for Theological studies at Calcutta.<ref>{{cite web|title=HH Baselios Marthoma Mathews I|url=http://www.ds-wa.org/hh-baselios-marthoma-mathews-i.html}}</ref>
He also led the legal battles<ref>{{cite web|title=The Catholicate, Our Pride (Part 6): A Betrayal!|url=http://mgocsmdiaspora.org/blog/the-catholicate-our-pride-part-6-a-betrayal/|publisher=MGOCSM Diaspora}}</ref> with Mar Ivanios to regain control over some of the schools which were handed over to the latter for management while Vattasseril Thirumeni<ref>{{cite web|title=Geevarghese Mar Dionysius|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geevarghese_Mar_Dionysius_of_Vattasseril}}</ref> undertook a trip to [[Mardin]]
He also led the legal battles<ref>{{cite web|title=The Catholicate, Our Pride (Part 6): A Betrayal!|url=http://mgocsmdiaspora.org/blog/the-catholicate-our-pride-part-6-a-betrayal/|publisher=MGOCSM Diaspora}}</ref> with Mar Ivanios to regain control over some of the schools which were handed over to the latter for management while Vattasseril Thirumeni<ref>{{cite web|title=Geevarghese Mar Dionysius|url=[[Geevarghese_Mar_Dionysius_of_Vattasseril}}]]</ref> undertook a trip to [[Mardin]]


== Death ==
== Death ==
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The commemoration feast of Kochu Thirumeni is held on April 16th and 17th every year (usually coinciding with 18th & 19th of Kumbham, as per the Malayalam calendar).
The commemoration feast of Kochu Thirumeni is held on April 16th and 17th every year (usually coinciding with 18th & 19th of Kumbham, as per the Malayalam calendar).


On April 17, 2013, his 62nd Commemoration he was conferred the title of 'Ratna Deepam' of the Catholicate<ref>{{cite web|title=Newspaper articles and video clippings of declaration of Catholicate Ratnadeepam|url=http://marthoman.tv/?p=252}}</ref> by HH Baselios Marthoma Paulose II, as per the decision of the Episcopal Synod<ref>{{cite web|title=Kalpana|url=http://malankaraorthodoxchurch.in/images/stories/File/kalpana2013/Puthenkavu%20Perunnal%206%20-%208%20Marthoma.pdf}}</ref> and the declaration was read out by HG [[Thomas Mar Athanasius-Chengannur|Thomas Mar Athanasius]], Kochu Thirumeni's Nephew.<ref>{{cite web|title=Video: Declaration of Honored Name|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUMsX_JYXQQ}}</ref>.
On April 17, 2013, his 62nd Commemoration he was conferred the title of 'Ratna Deepam' of the Catholicate<ref>{{cite web|title=Newspaper articles and video clippings of declaration of Catholicate Ratnadeepam|url=http://marthoman.tv/?p=252}}</ref> by HH Baselios Marthoma Paulose II, as per the decision of the Episcopal Synod<ref>{{cite web|title=Kalpana|url=http://malankaraorthodoxchurch.in/images/stories/File/kalpana2013/Puthenkavu%20Perunnal%206%20-%208%20Marthoma.pdf}}</ref> and the declaration was read out by HG [[Thomas Mar Athanasius-Chengannur|Thomas Mar Athanasius]], Kochu Thirumeni's Nephew..<ref>{{cite web|title=Video: Declaration of Honored Name|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUMsX_JYXQQ}}</ref>


== Further Reading ==
== Further Reading ==
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Adv. P.C. Mathew Pulikottil and Mr. K.V. Mammen Kottackal,''Puthencavu Kochu Thirumeni - Katholicattinte Karuthanaya Vakthavu'', Kottakal Publishers<ref>{{cite web|title=Excerpts from Puthencavu Kochu Thirumeni - Katholicatinte Karuthanaya Vakthavu|url=http://marthoman.tv/?p=351}}</ref>
Adv. P.C. Mathew Pulikottil and Mr. K.V. Mammen Kottackal,''Puthencavu Kochu Thirumeni - Katholicattinte Karuthanaya Vakthavu'', Kottakal Publishers<ref>{{cite web|title=Excerpts from Puthencavu Kochu Thirumeni - Katholicatinte Karuthanaya Vakthavu|url=http://marthoman.tv/?p=351}}</ref>


Samuel Chandanapally<ref>{{cite web|title=Samuel Chandanapally|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Chandanappally}}</ref> ,''Malankara Sabha Pithakkanmar'',1990, CeeDee Books
Samuel Chandanapally,<ref>{{cite web|title=Samuel Chandanapally|url=[[Samuel_Chandanappally}}]]</ref>''Malankara Sabha Pithakkanmar'',1990, CeeDee Books


Rev. Fr. John Thomas Karingattil<ref>{{cite web|title=Fr. John Thomas Karingattil - Bibliography|url=http://frkaringattil.com/?page_id=121}}</ref> , ''Malankara Sabhayude Yugashilpi''
Rev. Fr. John Thomas Karingattil,<ref>{{cite web|title=Fr. John Thomas Karingattil - Bibliography|url=http://frkaringattil.com/?page_id=121}}</ref> ''Malankara Sabhayude Yugashilpi''


KV Mammen<ref>{{cite web|title=Book release of Catholicateinte Ratnadeepam, written by KV Mammen|url=http://marthoman.tv/?p=5278|publisher=Www.marthoman.tv}}</ref> , ''Catholicateinte Ratnadeepam '', 2013
KV Mammen,<ref>{{cite web|title=Book release of Catholicateinte Ratnadeepam, written by KV Mammen|url=http://marthoman.tv/?p=5278|publisher=Www.marthoman.tv}}</ref> ''Catholicateinte Ratnadeepam '', 2013


== References ==
== References ==
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== External References ==
== External References ==

*[http://www.prabhamayam-india.com/articles.htm Article on Geevarghese Mar Philoxenos]
*[http://www.prabhamayam-india.com/articles.htm Article on Geevarghese Mar Philoxenos]


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Geevarghese Mar Philoxenos
Metropolitan of Thumpamon Diocese
ChurchMalankara Syrian Orthodox Church
Appointed03 November 1930
Term ended17 April 1951
PredecessorGeevarghese Mar Gregorios
SuccessorAugen Mar Themothios
Previous post(s)Metropolitan of Thumpamon Diocese
Orders
Ordination1929
Consecration3 November 1930
by Baselios Geevarghese II
Personal details
Born
Geevarghese Kizhakkethalakal

(1897-06-10)10 June 1897
Puthencavu, Kerala
Died17 April 1951(1951-04-17) (aged 53)
Marathamkode (Kunnamkulam), Kerala

Geevarghese Mar Philoxenos a.k.a Puthencavil Kochu Thirumeni was a great administrator, orator and the greatest advocates of Orthodoxy and the Catholicate of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of India. He led a simple life and it is rumored that throughout his 21 years as Bishop, he only had one Kappa (Bishop's ceremonial vestment).

Birth

Geevarghese Mar Philoxenos', (born June 10, 1897), was born at Puthencavu, a village on the banks of the River Pamba, as the second son of Thoma Kathanar of Kizhakethallekal family and Rahelamma of Chungathil family of Koipuram.

Early life and education

He was known as Geevarghese as a child and was the second of 4 brothers and 1 sister. He completed his primary education in Puthencavu, Middle school education at Mavelikara and High School Education at Chengannur. He obtained his Intermediate certificate from Calcutta, and went on to complete his BD at Serampore College, where he had traveled to, along with Fr. P T Geevarghese (who later became Geevarghese Mar Ivanios). After completing his BD, he joined the MD Seminary School as a teacher in 1921. He then went on to complete his M.A. in Literature from the Calcutta University in 1926.

Priestly life and ordination

He was ordained as a Deacon and Priest in 1929 by St. Mar Dionysious, who was his mentor. He was ordained as Ramban on November 06, 1929 and Consecrated as Bishop with the name Geevarghese Mar Philoxenos, Metropolitan of Thumpamon, at the Parumala Seminary on November 03, 1930 by HH Baselios Geevarghese II. As he was the youngest bishop at the time, he was referred to as 'Kochu Thirumeni'. Following his consecration he served as the Metropolitan of the Thumpamon diocese[1] (of which Parumala Kochu Thirumeni was the Second Metropolitan) from 1931–1951.

Guard of Honor accorded to Geevarghese Mar Philoxenos and Mar Dionysius at Kunnamkulam

Achievements

During his lifetime, Kochu Thirumeni headed many organizations and established many educational institutions, namely:

  • Catholicate High School, Pathanamthitta
  • Metropolitan High School, Puthencavu[2]
  • Teachers Training College, Pathanamthitta
  • Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta (the college was originally planned by Kochu Thirumeni, but was started after his death)

He also served as the President of the Sunday School, and Gospel Team. Other institutions that he set up include:

  • Othera Dayara
  • Bethel Aramana[3]
  • Pongalady Church (Paranthal)
  • Thumpamon Martha Mariam Center
  • Theological College, Makkamkunnu
  • Eraviperoor Hospital

Kochu Thirumeni was a strong influence on many of the clergy and along with Vattasseril Geevarghese Mar Dionysius persuaded H.H Baselos Marthoma Mathews I to go for Theological studies at Calcutta.[4] He also led the legal battles[5] with Mar Ivanios to regain control over some of the schools which were handed over to the latter for management while Vattasseril Thirumeni[6] undertook a trip to Mardin

Death

Kochu Thirumeni breathed his last and passed on to his heavenly abode on 17th April 1951 at the young age of 54, at the Marathamcode Mar Gregorios Chapel, where the room and the bed he used are maintained as relics of his life. His mortal remains were interred at Puthencavu, St. Mary's Cathedral where the remains of Marthoma VI and Marthoma VIII are also entombed.

Funeral of Geevarghese Mar Philoxenos

The following lines are inscribed on his tomb:

His Presence was Joyful, His Voice Sweet, His Words Inspiring, His Manners Endearing, His Smile Unforgettable.

Kochu Thirumeni's tomb is a pilgrimage destination for Malankara Orthodox Christians.

Feasts & Honors

The commemoration feast of Kochu Thirumeni is held on April 16th and 17th every year (usually coinciding with 18th & 19th of Kumbham, as per the Malayalam calendar).

On April 17, 2013, his 62nd Commemoration he was conferred the title of 'Ratna Deepam' of the Catholicate[7] by HH Baselios Marthoma Paulose II, as per the decision of the Episcopal Synod[8] and the declaration was read out by HG Thomas Mar Athanasius, Kochu Thirumeni's Nephew..[9]

Further Reading

Rev. Fr. Dr.Mathew Koshy,Puthencavu Mar Philoxenos- Malankarayude Mahatwamulla Saithu

Adv. P.C. Mathew Pulikottil and Mr. K.V. Mammen Kottackal,Puthencavu Kochu Thirumeni - Katholicattinte Karuthanaya Vakthavu, Kottakal Publishers[10]

Samuel Chandanapally,[11]Malankara Sabha Pithakkanmar,1990, CeeDee Books

Rev. Fr. John Thomas Karingattil,[12] Malankara Sabhayude Yugashilpi

KV Mammen,[13] Catholicateinte Ratnadeepam , 2013

References

  1. ^ "Former Bishops of the Thumpamon Diocese".
  2. ^ "Metropolitan Higher Secondary School".
  3. ^ "Bethel Aramana".
  4. ^ "HH Baselios Marthoma Mathews I".
  5. ^ "The Catholicate, Our Pride (Part 6): A Betrayal!". MGOCSM Diaspora.
  6. ^ {{cite web|title=Geevarghese Mar Dionysius|url=[[Geevarghese_Mar_Dionysius_of_Vattasseril}}]]
  7. ^ "Newspaper articles and video clippings of declaration of Catholicate Ratnadeepam".
  8. ^ "Kalpana" (PDF).
  9. ^ "Video: Declaration of Honored Name".
  10. ^ "Excerpts from Puthencavu Kochu Thirumeni - Katholicatinte Karuthanaya Vakthavu".
  11. ^ {{cite web|title=Samuel Chandanapally|url=[[Samuel_Chandanappally}}]]
  12. ^ "Fr. John Thomas Karingattil - Bibliography".
  13. ^ "Book release of Catholicateinte Ratnadeepam, written by KV Mammen". Www.marthoman.tv.

External References


Category: Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Category: 1897 births Category: Indian religious leaders Category: Christian religious leaders Category: Malayali people


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