Today is the 64th dukrono of St. Athanasious Paulose popularly known as ‘Valiya Thirumeni’ (Defender of faith – Sathya Viswasa Samraksakan), Malankara Metropolitan & Primate of the Jacobite Syrian Church (1918-’53). Passed away on 25th January 1953 and laid to rest at the St. Mary’s church, Thrikkunnathu.

The blessed memory of the Holy father will live long in the hearts of Malankara Church members and his ascetic and prayerful life will inspire and guide the Church for ever.