The Patriarch who came to know about the life, devotion and scholarship
of Ramban Geevarghese, accepted him as his translator and Secretary. So
the Ramban had to temporarily suspend his stay at Vettikal Dayara and
accompany the Patriarch on his visit to various churches.
The Patriarch was well placed with Ramban Geevarghese and decided to
consecrate him as a Metropolitan. On 10th Dec.1876, Peter III consecrated
two Metropolitans at North Paravoor Church, of which one was Geevarghese
Ramban. Because of his love for Geevarghese Ramban, he gave the new Metropolitan
the title ‘Gregorios’, which is the title of the Metropolitan of Jerusalem.
Mar Gregorios was appointed to the Diocese of Niranam, the Cathedral church
of which is Niranam Valiapally, Founded by St. Thomas. The same year the
Patriarch consecrated four more new Metropolitans. The 29 year old Mar
Gregorios was the youngest among them all and was lovingly called by everyone
as “KOCHU THIRUMENI”.
Parumala Thirumeni at the age of 29 years
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