Patron Saint

St. Geevarghese Mar Gregorios Parumala

Canonized on 2nd Nov 1947 by H.H Baselios GeevarghesernrnSaint Gregorios of Parumala is popularly known as "ParumalaThirumeni". Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of the Malankara Orthodox Church who passed away on November 2nd 1902, became the first declared saint from Malankara (Kerala, India) naturally to be called, "ParumalaThirumeni". He shines in the cloud of witnesses as a bright luminary giving rays of hope to millions in their suffering and struggles.rn rnThe Holy Father's life was extraordinary and blessed. He was born in a distinguished priestly family, he became a deacon at the age of 10, a priest at the age of 18 and a bishop at the young age of 28. He died at Parumala and was later canonized as saint. In his short span of earthly living, he has set an example of disciplined and devotional living with humility, fasting and prayer. He led an unassuming life with purity of conscience. His intercession has been effective to those who sought it, during his life, and even after his death, giving hope to many in their good and bad times. His Holiness tomb at Parumala is the refuge for thousands of people in distress by the ills of body and mind, and many who have visited the tomb bear witness to this. His grace and peace lives amongst the believers of Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church and many others. Thus he became the brightest jewel of spiritual brilliance and a divine guide to the many and he shines among the witnesses as a bright luminary.