In those days theological education was not organized  as it is now.Students used to stay with Malpans and undergo theological training. Deacon Geevarghese following this tradition stayed with Geevarghese Malpan, along with other students and continued his education. As a disciple of the Malpan, the young deacon completed his priestly education. But this exemplary teacher disciple relationship was destined to be short lived.
 

Smallpox was spreading in different parts of the country. Geevarghese Malpan also contracted the dreaded disease in 1865. When the disease was confirmed, all the students were sent home, except Deacon Geevarghese, who decided to stay on and nurse his teacher. All treatments failed and the Malpan soon breathed his last. 
 
 
 
 

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