Parumala Pally Rasa 2020 at Parumala St. Peters and St Pauls Orthodox Syrian Church

 The feast of St. Gregorios of Parumala is conducted on the 1st and 2nd of November every year and this year also, the feat was conducted as per COVID19 protocols. The famous Parumala Pally Rasa (Procession) was held on the evening of 1st November 2020 and limited believers took part in the Rasa. Here are some visuals from the Parumala Pally Rasa.

Parumala Perunnal 2012 - Flag Hoisting Ceremony Over

The much awaited flag hoisting ceremony (kodiyettu) for Parumala Perunnal 2012 was done by HH Baselios Marthoma Paulose II (The Catholicos of the Easet and Malankara Metropolitan) in the Parumala Church compound. A huge number of believers gathered for the function and the ceremony was carried out in the most traditional way. Metropolitan of Niranam Diocese H G Yoohanon Mar Chrisostamos, Rambans and several priests were present at the ceremony to make it more sacred.

Believers and pilgrims have started pouring into Parumala church to take blessings from St. Gregorios of Parumala and this flow of pilgrims is expected to increase sharply in the coming days.

Here are some photos Parumala Perunnal 2012 Flag Hositing Ceremony that I got from a Facebook Profile Page of Malankara Voice which I will like to share with you.

Parumala Perunnal 2012 - Starts from Today

The much awaited Parumala Perunnal 2012 will start today at Parumala St. Peter's and St. Pauls's Orthodox Syrian Church. The Church is commonly known as Parumala Church and is the resting place of the late St. Geevarghese Mar Gregorios who is the first official Saint from Kerala. From today onwards Parumala Church and its premises will witness huge flow of believers from across the world.

The Parumala Feast or Perunnal will be kick started by the official Flag hoisting at the Parumala Church compound by HH Baselios Marthoma Paulose II (The Catholicos of the Easet and Malankara Metropolitan) at 2 PM. Following this there will be prayers, speeches and other spiritual gathering every day for one week. The main part of the Perunnal will be on November 1 and 2 where people from different parts of India will reach the Church by foot. Majority of the Parishes inside Kerala will walk to this Christian pilgrimage center in Kerala and some Parishes takes 3-4 days to reach Parumala Church by foot.

The pilgrims start reaching Parumala Church by 1st and 2nd of November and by around 5.30 PM of November 2nd the Perunnal Flag will be taken down marking the end of Parumala Perunnal 2012. The Parumala Perunnal is considered to be one of the biggest Christian feast celebrations in Kerala and will take place under the presence of various Metropolitans and Priests from the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

Living Words Of Parumala Thirumeni

Parumala Thirumeni or Saint Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala is the first canonized Saint of Malankara Orthoodox Church. Thirumeni was born in Chathuruthi Family in Mulanthuruty Ernakulam and was a member of Mulanthuruty Marthoman Church. He was ordained as the Bishop of the holy Church and was assigned the dioceses of Kollam, Thumpamon and Niranam. During his tenure he used to stay at Parumala where he passed away and was entombed. Today Parumala Church has become one of the major Christian pilgrimage center in Kerala and the annual feast known as Parumala Perunnal is held on1st and 2nd of October every year.

Here are some of the living words of the great Saint Parumala Thirumeni, which I got from a social media group and would like to share with you all.


1. Prayer is the inspiration of childhood, the refuge of youth and peace during old age.

2. Prayer helps education to cultivate truth, morality, faith, devotion and mutual respect among people.

3. He who prays to God everyday would never be without truth, morality, faith and devotion, and would never turn against his master or society.

4. When we pray with, a heart full of devotion, God accepts it and we receive blessings in return.

5. If man does not raise his hands in prayer for himself and for the sake of his people, even after knowing God, how can we say man is better than animals who are not wise and cannot think about their future.

6. Prayer is in many ways, the golden chain that binds this world to the feet of God.

7. Pray earnestly to God during day and night. Such prayer is the best 'way to remove the darkness and fatigue in us and also the means to attain salvation and the Kingdom of Heaven. Put your faith in God and pray to him.

8. God is on the side of the poor. Remember God In whatever you do then everything will turn out for good.

9. Whatever is due to the Church must be given forth with. If your mind is pure in that matter, your house will also be pure. If in such things you think of any gain or revenue then you will lose that ten-fold. Therefore all of you be pure is depending on God, in brotherly love and in loving your neighbours.

10. Don't try to be smart, nor be foolish. Never love body more than spirit and money more than God.

11. Forgiveness is strength. It gives a person good name. It is the distinguishing feature of righteous people.

12. Love your enemies. Never make enemies of friends.

13. Consult God in everything, consult your father too. If your father abandons you, God will also abandons you. Don't be adamant is silly things, which will bring in dislike of both God and men.

14. Never be proud. Let God save you from every grave danger. Hold on to God in everything. He will bless you abundantly.

15. Avoid arrogance, quarrel, and pride while dealing in Church matters, instead, let your humility shine before others. Those who place their trust in God, and satisfy the people are blessed. May God bless them.

16. Remember God in everything. Let no one grieve because of you. Never let go an opportunity to do something good. Only those things will remain with you till the end.

17. As far as possible never do evil to anyone; or it will ruin you, your children and you; household on steadfastly to prayer, fasting and works of charity. Do them with faith and devotion.

18. It you are lazy, your learning cannot progress. Hold on to God tight. Humility should be the best ornament for you.

19. Death is at everybody's door. Keep that in mind.

20. You must regularly read the Holy Bible. You must obey your spiritual fathers and increase their good name and honour before God and men by your exemplary life.

21. Thus who disobey their parents and join their en enemies, are liable to be cursed by them. They will not inherit the legacy of their parents and will be dis qualified for this world as well as the other.

22. Never be proud, pride is followed by fall. Humility is followed by greatnes.


23. If there is quarrel in the family, keep away from it. A quarrelsome house is the haven of the devil; and, God is nowhere near it.

24. Be rich in the love of man and love of God. Brothers should never cheat each other. When you move away from unity you are sure to move away from God.

25. It is not spiritual wisdom to try to conquer the enemy with evil than with virtue. If you depend on the God of Truth and go out with a truthful heart, God will accomplish things for you.

26. Loss and difficulties come when God moves away. on such occasions, never look for one reason or the other. Instead, know that God has kept away because of your sins; then cling to God, he will show mercy upon you.

27. Be obedient in all your dealings. Identify the good and love it, throwaway laziness; be enthusiastic to do good things, day and night.

- PARUMALA THIRUMENI

Parumala Perunnal 2011- Panthal Kalnattu Karmam

This is a video which shows the "Panthal Kalnattu Karmam" of Parumala Perunnal 2011, which is one of the most famous fest in the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The Parumala Perunnal attracts a lots of believers from across the world and its is in remembrance of Saint Gregorios Thirumeni (Parumala Thirumeni). The "Panthal Kalnattu Karmam" of Parumala Perunnal 2011 was conducted by HG Thomas Mar Athanasios of Chengannur diocese few weeks back.

Parumala Perunnal 2011 - Parishes Ready for Padayathra

All the parishes across Malankara seems to be ready for the annual Padayathra Pilgrimage (Pilgrimage by foot) for the year 2011. The feast at Parumala in remembrance of Saint Mar Geevarghese Mar Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni) has started and the main events occur at 1st and 2nd of November. People from different parishes walk by foot to shower their offerings at the tomb of Parumala Thirumeni) and it has been a tradition that has been followed for long years.

By Midnight of 1st November almost all the parishes in Malankara would reach Parumala and on the 2nd of November their would be Holy Qurbana conducted by Malankara Metropolitan and Catholicose of the East Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Paulose II followed by distribution of blessings and offerings. Parumala church has already made themselves ready for Parumala Perunnal 2011 and everything is in place to recieve the thousands of believers flowing to Parumala.

Let us watch a video of the previous Parumala Padayatra carried out by an Orthodox Church

Parumala Perunnal 2011 on November 2nd

The annual Parumala Feast or Parumala Perunnal would be conducted on 2nd November 2011 at Parumala St. Pauls and St. Peters Orthodox Syrian Church. Parumala Perunnal is celebrated to commemorate the death anniversary of Saint Mar Gregorios Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Church of Kerala. The bishop Mar Gregorios is interred in the church and during the Parumala feast, special prayers are offered and rituals are performed.

People from various Orthodox Churches in Kerala visit this holy shrine in Parumala by foot. The come here as a group and they are offered all the support by native people on their way. The initial arrangements for the Parumala Perunnal 2011 has started by doing the "panthal kalnattu" ritual which was done by Metropolitan of Chengannnur Diocese Thomas Mar Athanasios.