Introduction

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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