H. H
Geevarghese Mar Gregorios
popularly known as "Parumala Kochhu Thirumeni" was born
in the priestly family of "Pallithatta Thanagattu"
in Mulunthuruthy near Cochin on 15th June 1848.
He was
baptized as Geevarghese at his home Parish. He had a
thorough knowledge in Theology and Syriac, which he
developed through his teachers, Pallithatta Rev.Fr.
Gheevarghese Malpan (his uncle), Konat Malpan & the
Patriarchal delegate Yuyakkim Mor Koorilose. He was a man
of prayer and made it clear to the world that it preceeds
everything else. His was a remarkable life. He became a
deacon at the age of 10, a priest when he was 18 and was
consecrated as metropolitan at only 28 because of which he
was referred to as 'Kochhu (Young) Thirumeni (Metropolitan
or Bishop). He entered eternal rest on November 2nd
1902 and in the process became a beacon for millions in
Malankara.
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