Kochi: The founder and first member of the Vincentian Congregation (VC), Fr. Varkey Katarath to the privilege of God. On the recommendation of the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Bishop, the Synod of Rome gave permission for the commencement of the naming process. While a parish priest, Fr. Varkey Katarath. Poonjar Katarath was born on October 13, 1851, the son of Uthup Chandy and Thresiamma. After completing his schooling, he completed his Vedic studies at Pallai and Mannanam. He was ordained priest at the age of twenty-two with the special permission of the Pope.
He served in the parishes of Edamamattam, Thathampalli, Kanjirapally, Angamaly, Ollur, Lighthouse, Seppunna and Vaikom. He served as the chaplain of the Carmelites of Mutholi and Vaikom, and the chaplain of the Champakkara worship monastery, and later became the first nobleman of the cult. For 13 years he was parish priest of Vaikom. In 1904, Ernakulam Bishop Mar Louis Pacheparambil conveyed his desire to become a monk.
On 20 November of that year, three other clergymen, with the spirit of Saint Vincent de Paul, formed the Vincentian Church in the garden. The Vincentian Congregation, which was elevated to Pontifical status on February 11, 1968, serves 565 clergymen in 18 states, including Nepal, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Peru, Canada, the United States, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany. More than 200 people study Vedic medicine.
Popular Mission Meditations, Meditation Centers, Educational Activities, Philanthropic Activities, Social Media and Pastoral Activities are the main services of the church. On October 24, 1931, the Rev. Fr. The body of Varkey Katarath is buried at St. Gregorios Church, Thottakam. The church’s superintendent, Fr. Sebastian Thundikkunnel informed.
