Niranam diocese, although the smallest diocese of the Jacobite Syriac Christian Church (Malankara Archdiocese of Universal Syriac Orthodox Church), is historically one of the oldest dioceses. The land of Niranam had been blessed by the foot prints of St. Thomas, the apostle of India. The diocese was founded by Patriarch Peter IV of blessed memory during the Holy Father’s apostolic visit to India during 1875-1877. St. Gregorios, the first Indian saint to be canonized was appointed as the first Metropolitan of Niranam diocese by Patriarch Peter IV himself. The dioceses was also blessed by the service and leadership of such illustrious fathers as Mor Dionysius Michael, most popularly known as the “roaring lion of Malankara” and Mor Kuriakose Koorilos Metropolitan "undeclared Yacoob Burdana of southern diocese of Malankara" who toiled hard to sustain the faithful in the true apostolic faith and traditions of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church. In spite of His Grace’s il-health, Mor Koorilos Kuriakose Thirumeni worked tirelessly for welfare of the diocese, especially at a crucial time in the history of our church where we had to face several challenges from the dissident faction. The “Aramana” at Adoor had been the fruit of Thirumeni’s strenuous efforts, although Thirumeni did not have the fortune of living there.

The Late Lamented Mor Markose Coorilos Thirumeni was given independent charge of Niranam diocese. Thirumeni’s tenure was unfortunately very brief as His Grace was called to eternal rest by the Lord in 2005. His Grace will always be remembered by the faithful for his dedicated service and unflinching loyalty to the Patriarchal throne of Antioch.

After the untimely demise of Mor Coorilos Markose, Niranam dioceses has been left without a full time residing bishop. However, much to the joy of its people, the dioceses of Niranam has now been made an independent diocese with Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese as its Metropolitan who was consecrated as bishop on 3rd July 2006 at St. Thomas Church, Paravur.

Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church owned a plot in Parumala

Proposed St. Gregorios Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church at Parumala

A Dream Project of Malankara Jacobite Syrian Christian Church.

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A centre for Niranam diocese has been a long cherished dream for its faithful members. This dream has now become a reality by God’s abundant grace. St. Gregoriose Diocesan Centre of Niranam, a three storied Bishop's house-cum-guest house was blessed and dedicated to the sacred memory of St. Gregorios of Chathuruthil on the saint’s feast day, 2nd November 2007 by Catholicose of India His Beatitude Aboon Mor Baselious Thomas I in the presence of H.G.Dr.Geevarghese Mor Coorilose,  H.G. Joseph Mor Gregorious former Metropolitan of the Diocese, other bishops and dignitaries of the church.

The Niranam diocese is proud to gift His Grace Geevarghese Mor Policarpos Metropolitan (member of the Chennithala Horeb Church)  to the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church.
His Grace was born in 1933 in Pallivadakkethil House (Nadayil Kudumbam) Chennithala, Mavelikkara. He was ordained deacon in 1956 and priest in 1957. He was consecrated Cor-Episcopos in 1978 during the time in which he served for the Evangelistic Association of the East. He was consecrated Metropolitan in 1990 as bishop of Evangelistic Association of the East at Damascus by H.H.Ignatios Zakka I Iwas.

His Grace is the Patron and President of The Evangelistic Association of the East (E.A.E), the first Missionary Association of the Syriac Orthodox Church, under the direct control of the Patriarch of Antioch and all the East.

H.E Dr. Geevarghese Mor Coorilos Metropolitan   has been nominated as a member of an Advisory Group on Economic Matters (AGEM), appointed by Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.

AGEM is a small group of international ecumenical leaders, theologians and ethicists, apointed by the WCC to take stock of the current global economic crisis, offer theological and ethical perspectives on economic matters and to propose alternative forms of economic systems.

The first meeting of the AGEM will be held in Geneva in the month of May, 2009. Mor Coorilos also serves the WCC as Moderator of the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME)which is responsible for organising World Mission Conferences. Mor Coorilos has also served on several other bodies of the WCC in the past.

MALLAPPALLY: Metropolitan of Niranam Diocese, His Grace Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese laid foundation stone for the proposed Gregorian Mount  Centre of Niranam Diocese on 01 October 2009 at Anikkadu near Mallappally. 

Gregorian Mound Centre, Anikkadu, Mallappally, a multipurpose project of Niranam diocese is primarily meant to be a retreat cum conference centere with modern facilities. This project includes chapel, Bishop house, Ashram, Administration building, Retreat center, Accommodation blocks, Auditorium, Seminar halls, Gazebos. Theeram day care centre  school for disabled. etc....

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H.G. Mor Coorilose Geevarghese With Priests & their family members after a Priests Family get-together

Mor Coorilos receives standing ovation for his presentation in Edinburgh 
 

Metropolitan Geevarghese Mor Coorilos received a standing ovation after his presentation at the opening plenary of Edinburgh 2010 World Mission Conference, being held in Edinburgh. Mor Coorilos made a pasisonate plea to the confernce to take up the prophetic dimensions of mission. "In our efforts in widening the ecumenical umbrella, we should not loose the cutting edge of mission which is the prophetic quest for justice", Mor Coorilos uged. Mor Coorilos was one of the four speakers who brought perspectival responses to the key-note presentation made by Dr. Dana Robert. So far, Mor Coorilos's presentation is the only one which received a standing ovation which was a sign of overwhelming affirmation of the concerns he articulated in his speech.
 
 

An Article By H.G. Mor Coorilose Geevarghese

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