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The Metropolitan A JOURNEY

Born on the 16th
of the Poor of September
1952, His grace

SIMPLICITY AND GRACE grew up as a devoted
Orthodox Chris-
tian at St. George
Dedication and stewardess are some of Orthodox Church
the qualities we always talk about but, in Chengaroor. He

here is a Saint who lived his whole life to joined the Marthoma
the service of poor and needy. His grace college in Thiru-
is known as the Metropolitan of the poor valla for his under-
but also was also lovingly called as Che- graduate studies studies
rian Achen. A Saint known for his humil- and finished his masters in Arts
ity and charitable nature had immensely from Kerala University. Upon
contributed to underprivileged. A humble his calling, he began his journey

person who was never tired to help anyone and upon completing his theo-
in need even until his last hours. logical study, he received the
order of deaconate in 1977. His
STOOD FAST FOR YOUTH Grace was ordained to the priest-
AND CHARITY hood in 1991 and elevated to Zacha-
rius Ramban in 2004 and later elected as

His grace had an inseparable affec- a Bishop by Malankara Christian Asso-
tion towards the younger generation of ciation in 2005. On December 2, 2006,
the churches. His role had a paramount His grace was enthroned as " Metropolitan
importance in bringing the youth move- Theophilus" of the Malabar diocese of the
ment (MGOCSM) and always encour- Malankara Orthodox Syrian church.
The Metropolitan served with devo- aged to associate with various charita-
tion and faithfulness to God, ble programmes. One of his dreams, cel- HIS LEGACY CONTINUES.....
ble programmes. One of his dreams, cel-
His Church and us until the very ebrating his 25th year of priesthood "WE
ebrating his 25th year of priesthood
last days of his short life. As His was to set aside one crore Indian Metropolitan Zachariah Mar
Grace rests among the just and the Rupees for various humanitarian SHOULD Theophilos breathed his last
saints, His soul becomes eternal efforts and exceeded it through NEVER BE on Oct 21, 2017, while under-
in our hearts forever. A dynamic dedication and faith. In addi- A CANCER TO going treatment for Cancer.
leader and even during His last tion, His grace also funded over OTHERS BUT A Even during His last days,
days, wore a signature smile and 60 lakhs as educational schol- CAN-GIVER" he never stopped smiling and

simply says in hisheart – Thank arships to young children and despite the excruciating pain he
you, Jesus! offered 1000 daily meals for the endured, he never complained
starving including bystanders at and left an everlasting legacas
the Kozhikode Medical College. the 'Metropolitan of the Poor.
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