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Pulikkottil Dionysius II

May 03, 2024

Mar Dionysius II, born Pulikkottil Joseph Ittoop (15 January 1742 – 24 November 1816) was 10th Malankara Metropolitan for nine months until his death on 24 November 1816. He dethroned Mar Thoma IX and succeeded him by the favour of Col.John Munroe, then British Resident of Travancore.[1] Despite the brevity of his reign he made lasting contributions to the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

His Grace

Mar Dionysius II

Mar Thoma X, Malankara Metropolitan
Malankara Syrian Church
AppointedFebruary 1816
Term ended24 November 1816
PredecessorMar Thoma IX
Successor
Orders
Consecration22 March 1815 by Geevarghese Mar Philexenos II
Personal details
Born
Joseph Ittoop

15 January 1742
Kunnamkulam
Died24 November 1816 (1816-11-25) (aged 74)
Kottayam
BuriedOrthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam
NationalityIndian

Mar Dionysius II is also known as Pulikkottil Mar Dionysius I as he was the first Metropolitan from the ancient Pulikkottil family of Kunnamkulam. He was able to keep up the traditions, improve the knowledge of the people and decree that the assets of the Metropolitan would be assets of the Church. During his lifetime, he renovated and managed St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Arthat,[2] one of the oldest churches in Kerala, masterminded in opening of the first formal educational institution in Kerala, namely the Orthodox Theological Seminary (Old Seminary)[3]

His nephew Tharu Kurien's son Joseph was later ordained as Metropolitan by the Patriarch of Antioch and became Malankara Metropolitan. He was also given the same episcopal title Joseph Mar Dionysious (Mar Dionysius V) (1833–1909) and was known as Pulikkottil Mar Dionysious II.

Early days edit

Joseph Ittoop was born on 15 January 1742 in Pulikkottil an ancient family which moved from Arthat to Kunnamkulam. He was ordained as a priest by Mar Thoma VI and was known as Pulikkottil Joseph Ittoop Kathanar. He was the vicar of his parish, Chattukulangara Arthat church. Mysore ruler Tippu Sultan invaded Guruvayur and adjacent areas, in AD 1789. The people of Kunnamkulam defended the attack with all their effort. The soldiers of Tippu Sultan set fire on Arthat church and murdered a number of people. One of them was killed inside the sanctuary. Witnessing all these atrocities Pulikkottil Joseph Kathanar had no other option but to hide inside the church. A large number of refugees left Arthat and settled in Kunnamkulam under the leadership of Joseph Kathanar. After Tippu Sultan left, Joseph Kathanar returned to the parish and renovated the church, removing that area of the sanctuary where the man was killed.

Consecrations edit

As Ramban edit

As per the decision of the meeting of the representatives from parishes at Kandanad, on 14 September 1809, Pulikkottil Joseph Ittoop Kathanar was ordained as a Ramban.[4]

Malankara Metropolitan edit

It was with the support of Col. Munroe, the resident of Travancore, Pulikkottil Joseph Ittoop Ramban was ordained as bishop PulikKottil Joseph Mar Dionysius by the bishop of Thozhiyur Church, Geevarghese Mar Philexenos (Kidangan) (1811–29) on 22 March 1815.[5] After the death of Mar Thoma VIII, who ordained his uncle Iype Kathanar as Mar Thoma IX in the traditional manner of succession, was forced to abdicate his position and hand over charge to Joseph Mar Dionysius as he was made the supreme head of the Malankara Church by a Royal proclamation issued by the ruler of Travancore and later by the ruler of Cochin. These were under the influence of Col. John Munroe.[6] The proclamation required every Syrian Christian of Travancore-Cochin to obey the Malankara Metropolitan. He then took possessions of all insignia from Mar Thoma IX from kottayam. With tears in his eyes Mar Thoma IX left the seminary premises at kottayam and retired to home parish Kadamattom palli, spending rest of the life in prayer and fasting, as a monk.[7][8][9] He was given the episcopal title Dionysius (a Graeco-Roman name), the second bishop in the Malankara Church to get this title.

Orthodox Theological seminary edit

Pulikottil Joseph Ittoop Ramban travelled to Kottayam and founded the Seminary. The government of Travancore provided tax free land and the foundation stone was laid in February 1813. The work went on very fast and classes began in March 1815.

Qualified teachers to teach various subjects were also appointed. They were Maramon Palakunnathu Abraham Malpan (Syriac), Konattu Varghese Malpan (Syriac), Kozhikode Kunjan Assan (Sanskrit), Poet Laureate Chekottu Kuruvilla Assan (Malayalam) and from Kochi Mose Esarphathi (Hebrew & Greek) were the first teachers of this first education institution in Kerala. By AD 2000 Kerala became the most literate state in India.

English Missionaries edit

Rev. Dr. Claudius Buchanan (1766–1815) who visited Kerala in 1806, and met Mar Thoma VI. After his return to England, missionaries who were members of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) began to arrive in Kerala. Rev. Thomas Norton arrived in Kochi on 8 May 1816 and began to open schools in and around Alappuzha. Rev. Benjamin Baily arrived in October 1816 and established a printing press at Kottayam. He also began to translate the Bible into Malayalam.

Last days edit

At the age of 74, and only nine months as Metropolitan, Pulikottil Joseph Mar Dionysius died on 24 November 1816. He was entombed at Kottayam Orthodox Pazhaya Seminary (Old Seminary).

As Dionysius had not named a successor, the fate of the Malankara Church was threatened. However, Geevarghese Mar Philexenos (Kidangan) (1811–29) of the Malabar Independent Syrian Church stepped in to take over the duties of the Malankara Metropolitan and served as the Acting Malankara Metropolitan until ordaining a successor to Mar Dionysius II. Mar Philexenos ordained Mar Dionysius III in 1817.[10]

The memorial feast of Mar Dionysius II is celebrated on 24 November.[11] In recognition of his contributions to the Church, the Episcopal Synod of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church conferred the honorary designation "Sabha-Jyothis" (Malayalam: സഭാ ജ്യോതിസ്, meaning 'light of the Church').

Malankara Church Titles
Preceded by Malankara Metropolitan of the Malankara Syrian Church
1816 		Succeeded by

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Joseph Cheeran, Rev. Dr. Adv. P. C. Mathew (Pulikottil) and K. V. Mammen (Kottackal). "Indian Orthodox Church History and Culture". (Malayalam).
  2. ^ . Archived from the original on 23 January 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
  3. ^ Malankara Sabha Vignanakosham, Fr. Joseph Cheeran.
  4. ^ Ittoop Writer, Malayalathulla Suryani Chistianikauleday Charitram (History of Syrian Christians in the land of Malayalam), pp. 155–157.
  5. ^ Niranam Granthavari (Record of history written during 1770–1830), Chapter 30.
  6. ^ Joseph Cheeran, Rev. Dr. Adv. P. C. Mathew (Pulikottil) and K. V. Mammen (Kottackal). "Indian Orthodox Church History and Culture". (Malayalam).
  7. ^ Joseph Cheeran, Rev. Dr. Adv. P. C. Mathew (Pulikottil) and K. V. Mammen (Kottackal). "Indian Orthodox Church History and Culture". (Malayalam).
  8. ^ Cheriyan, Dr. C. V. "Orthodox Christianity in India", p. 227
  9. ^ P. V. Mathew. Nazrani Christians of Kerala (Malayalam) Vol. 2, pp. 185, 166.
  10. ^ Neill, p. 241.
  11. ^ . Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  • Neill, Stephen (2004). A History of Christianity in India: The Beginnings to AD 1707. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-54885-3. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
  • Neill, Stephen (2002). A History of Christianity in India: 1707–1858, Volume 2. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-89332-1. Retrieved 31 October 2011.

Further reading edit

  • Fr. Dr. Joseph Cheeran; മലങ്കര സഭാ ജ്യോതിസ് പുലിക്കോട്ടിൽ ജോസഫ്‌ മാർ ദിവന്നാസ്സ്യോസ്, ആധുനിക മലങ്കര സഭയുടെ ശില്പി (Malankara Sabha Jyothis Pulikkottil Joseph Mar Dionysius, the architect of modern Malankara Church); M. J. D. Publishing House, Kunnamkulam; 1992
  • Writer, Ittoopp (1906). Malayalathulla Suryani Chistianikauleday Charitram (History of Syrian Christians in the land of Malayalam).
  • Mathew, Adv. P. C. (1994). Aarthattu Pallipattum Charitra Rekhakalum (Historical records and Aarthattu church songs).

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Mar Dionysius II born Pulikkottil Joseph Ittoop 15 January 1742 24 November 1816 was 10th Malankara Metropolitan for nine months until his death on 24 November 1816 He dethroned Mar Thoma IX and succeeded him by the favour of Col John Munroe then British Resident of Travancore 1 Despite the brevity of his reign he made lasting contributions to the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church His GraceMar Dionysius IIMar Thoma X Malankara MetropolitanMalankara Syrian ChurchAppointedFebruary 1816Term ended24 November 1816PredecessorMar Thoma IXSuccessorGeevarghese Mar Philexenos II interim 1816 1817 Mar Dionysius III 1817 1825 OrdersConsecration22 March 1815 by Geevarghese Mar Philexenos IIPersonal detailsBornJoseph Ittoop15 January 1742KunnamkulamDied24 November 1816 1816 11 25 aged 74 KottayamBuriedOrthodox Theological Seminary KottayamNationalityIndian Mar Dionysius II is also known as Pulikkottil Mar Dionysius I as he was the first Metropolitan from the ancient Pulikkottil family of Kunnamkulam He was able to keep up the traditions improve the knowledge of the people and decree that the assets of the Metropolitan would be assets of the Church During his lifetime he renovated and managed St Mary s Orthodox Cathedral Arthat 2 one of the oldest churches in Kerala masterminded in opening of the first formal educational institution in Kerala namely the Orthodox Theological Seminary Old Seminary 3 His nephew Tharu Kurien s son Joseph was later ordained as Metropolitan by the Patriarch of Antioch and became Malankara Metropolitan He was also given the same episcopal title Joseph Mar Dionysious Mar Dionysius V 1833 1909 and was known as Pulikkottil Mar Dionysious II Contents 1 Early days 2 Consecrations 2 1 As Ramban 2 2 Malankara Metropolitan 3 Orthodox Theological seminary 3 1 English Missionaries 4 Last days 5 See also 6 References 7 Further reading 8 External linksEarly days editJoseph Ittoop was born on 15 January 1742 in Pulikkottil an ancient family which moved from Arthat to Kunnamkulam He was ordained as a priest by Mar Thoma VI and was known as Pulikkottil Joseph Ittoop Kathanar He was the vicar of his parish Chattukulangara Arthat church Mysore ruler Tippu Sultan invaded Guruvayur and adjacent areas in AD 1789 The people of Kunnamkulam defended the attack with all their effort The soldiers of Tippu Sultan set fire on Arthat church and murdered a number of people One of them was killed inside the sanctuary Witnessing all these atrocities Pulikkottil Joseph Kathanar had no other option but to hide inside the church A large number of refugees left Arthat and settled in Kunnamkulam under the leadership of Joseph Kathanar After Tippu Sultan left Joseph Kathanar returned to the parish and renovated the church removing that area of the sanctuary where the man was killed Consecrations editAs Ramban edit As per the decision of the meeting of the representatives from parishes at Kandanad on 14 September 1809 Pulikkottil Joseph Ittoop Kathanar was ordained as a Ramban 4 Malankara Metropolitan edit It was with the support of Col Munroe the resident of Travancore Pulikkottil Joseph Ittoop Ramban was ordained as bishop PulikKottil Joseph Mar Dionysius by the bishop of Thozhiyur Church Geevarghese Mar Philexenos Kidangan 1811 29 on 22 March 1815 5 After the death of Mar Thoma VIII who ordained his uncle Iype Kathanar as Mar Thoma IX in the traditional manner of succession was forced to abdicate his position and hand over charge to Joseph Mar Dionysius as he was made the supreme head of the Malankara Church by a Royal proclamation issued by the ruler of Travancore and later by the ruler of Cochin These were under the influence of Col John Munroe 6 The proclamation required every Syrian Christian of Travancore Cochin to obey the Malankara Metropolitan He then took possessions of all insignia from Mar Thoma IX from kottayam With tears in his eyes Mar Thoma IX left the seminary premises at kottayam and retired to home parish Kadamattom palli spending rest of the life in prayer and fasting as a monk 7 8 9 He was given the episcopal title Dionysius a Graeco Roman name the second bishop in the Malankara Church to get this title Orthodox Theological seminary editPulikottil Joseph Ittoop Ramban travelled to Kottayam and founded the Seminary The government of Travancore provided tax free land and the foundation stone was laid in February 1813 The work went on very fast and classes began in March 1815 Qualified teachers to teach various subjects were also appointed They were Maramon Palakunnathu Abraham Malpan Syriac Konattu Varghese Malpan Syriac Kozhikode Kunjan Assan Sanskrit Poet Laureate Chekottu Kuruvilla Assan Malayalam and from Kochi Mose Esarphathi Hebrew amp Greek were the first teachers of this first education institution in Kerala By AD 2000 Kerala became the most literate state in India English Missionaries edit Rev Dr Claudius Buchanan 1766 1815 who visited Kerala in 1806 and met Mar Thoma VI After his return to England missionaries who were members of the Church Missionary Society CMS began to arrive in Kerala Rev Thomas Norton arrived in Kochi on 8 May 1816 and began to open schools in and around Alappuzha Rev Benjamin Baily arrived in October 1816 and established a printing press at Kottayam He also began to translate the Bible into Malayalam Last days editAt the age of 74 and only nine months as Metropolitan Pulikottil Joseph Mar Dionysius died on 24 November 1816 He was entombed at Kottayam Orthodox Pazhaya Seminary Old Seminary As Dionysius had not named a successor the fate of the Malankara Church was threatened However Geevarghese Mar Philexenos Kidangan 1811 29 of the Malabar Independent Syrian Church stepped in to take over the duties of the Malankara Metropolitan and served as the Acting Malankara Metropolitan until ordaining a successor to Mar Dionysius II Mar Philexenos ordained Mar Dionysius III in 1817 10 The memorial feast of Mar Dionysius II is celebrated on 24 November 11 In recognition of his contributions to the Church the Episcopal Synod of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church conferred the honorary designation Sabha Jyothis Malayalam സഭ ജ യ ത സ meaning light of the Church Malankara Church Titles Preceded byMar Thoma IX Malankara Metropolitan of the Malankara Syrian Church1816 Succeeded byMar Dionysius IIISee also editIndian Orthodox Church Mar Thoma Syrian Church Syrian Malabar Nasrani Saint Thomas Christians Christianity in India List of Catholicoi of the East and Malankara Metropolitans List of Syrian Malabar Nasranis Mar Thoma VII Mar Thoma VIII Mar Thoma IX Punnathara Mar Dionysious Mar Thoma XI Geevarghese Mar Philexenos II KunnamkulamReferences edit Joseph Cheeran Rev Dr Adv P C Mathew Pulikottil and K V Mammen Kottackal Indian Orthodox Church History and Culture Malayalam Welcome to Arthat Cathedral Church the Official Website of Arthat Cathedral Church Archived from the original on 23 January 2012 Retrieved 20 July 2012 Malankara Sabha Vignanakosham Fr Joseph Cheeran Ittoop Writer Malayalathulla Suryani Chistianikauleday Charitram History of Syrian Christians in the land of Malayalam pp 155 157 Niranam Granthavari Record of history written during 1770 1830 Chapter 30 Joseph Cheeran Rev Dr Adv P C Mathew Pulikottil and K V Mammen Kottackal Indian Orthodox Church History and Culture Malayalam Joseph Cheeran Rev Dr Adv P C Mathew Pulikottil and K V Mammen Kottackal Indian Orthodox Church History and Culture Malayalam Cheriyan Dr C V Orthodox Christianity in India p 227 P V Mathew Nazrani Christians of Kerala Malayalam Vol 2 pp 185 166 Neill p 241 Memorial Feast of Pulikkottil Mar Dionysius Indian Orthodox Herald Breaking Catholicate Malankara Indian Orthodox Church News and Doctrinal Information Archived from the original on 5 September 2015 Retrieved 28 May 2014 Neill Stephen 2004 A History of Christianity in India The Beginnings to AD 1707 Cambridge University Press ISBN 0 521 54885 3 Retrieved 31 January 2011 Neill Stephen 2002 A History of Christianity in India 1707 1858 Volume 2 Cambridge University Press ISBN 0 521 89332 1 Retrieved 31 October 2011 Further reading editFr Dr Joseph Cheeran മലങ കര സഭ ജ യ ത സ പ ല ക ക ട ട ൽ ജ സഫ മ ർ ദ വന ന സ സ യ സ ആധ ന ക മലങ കര സഭയ ട ശ ല പ Malankara Sabha Jyothis Pulikkottil Joseph Mar Dionysius the architect of modern Malankara Church M J D Publishing House Kunnamkulam 1992 Writer Ittoopp 1906 Malayalathulla Suryani Chistianikauleday Charitram History of Syrian Christians in the land of Malayalam Mathew Adv P C 1994 Aarthattu Pallipattum Charitra Rekhakalum Historical records and Aarthattu church songs External links edithttps web archive org web 20090710035249 http www syrianchurch org bio Pulikottil I htm Biography of Pulikottil Joseph Mar Dionysius I Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pulikkottil Dionysius II amp oldid 1149910068, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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