Sacred Icon of Pampady Thirumeni Dedicated in Houston

Orthodox TV | Houston, Texas

An icon of Pampady Thirumeni (H.G. Kuriakose Mar Gregorios), a deeply revered spiritual figure of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, was dedicated by His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan, at Urs hlem Aramana Chapel in Houston, Texas, USA, according to a commemorative brochure shared with Orthodox TV. The brochure does not specify the date of the dedication.

A life remembered for prayer and service

Pampady Thirumeni is remembered for his simplicity, fasting, prayer and compassionate ministry. The commemorative account describes him as a disciple of Saint Gregorios of Parumala and Saint Dionysius of Vattasseril, whose example he faithfully followed.

According to the brochure, he became a Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Church in 1929. It also recalls his care for people suffering during a drought near Pampady and his visits to the sick during a plague in Kunnamkulam in 1935. These episodes are presented in the devotional tradition as testimonies to his prayerful concern for others.

Spiritual legacy

The brochure recounts that Pampady Thirumeni prepared his tomb sixteen years before his death and prayed there regularly in hope of the resurrection. It states that he departed on April 5, the same calendar date as his birthday. His tomb at Pothenpuram Dayara, also known as Tabor Dayara, remains a place of prayer and remembrance for the faithful.

It also records devotional accounts associated with his intercessions, including a testimony attributed to the late Geevarghese Mar Ivanios. Such accounts are presented here as testimonies of faith, not independently verified medical claims.

An icon inviting prayerful remembrance

The commemorative icon depicts Pampady Thirumeni in episcopal vestments, holding a cross and pastoral staff. Its dedication in Houston offers the faithful an occasion to reflect on the call to humility, perseverance, charity and the hope of eternal life.

“Saint Pampady Thirumeni, pray for us.”

Source: Commemorative icon brochure supplied to Orthodox TV. The dedication date and further event details were not stated in the supplied material.