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2.PARUMALA SEMINARY (PARUMALA,MANNAR,KERALA)
The seminary was initiated by late Metropolitan Pulikkottil Joseph Mar Dionysius in 1872. From 1877 on wards late Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Gregorios stayed there till his death in 1902 and was responsible for its growth and development. A new church was built in 1895. Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Gregorios is the only declared Saint of the Church. The mortal remains of the saint are entombed in the Seminary Chapel. Mar Gregorios was canonised on November 2, 1947.

The mortal remains of the late Metropolitan Yuyakim Mar Ivanios are also entombed in the Seminary Chapel.This is a very important pilgrim centre of international fame now. People from allover the world are found to visit the tomb of Mar Gregorios and seek his blessings through intercession. A regular flow of believers could be seen at this centre. Hundreds of pilgrims come and stay here for days together and offer prayers and attend to various ceremonies. Accommodation is made available in a three storied building. The 'T' shaped Auditorium with three Halls has a total seating capacity of 3000. The arrangement is such that this could be used even for three separate functions at the same time, in the three Halls.

There are several educational Institutions and Hospitals named after the Saint Mar Gregorios. Mar Gregorios Memorial Hospital, Parumala adjacent to the Seminary, is a major hospital in this area. An Old Priests Home provides accommodation for retired priests.One of the most important spiritual organisations of the church is named after the Saint, -Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Student Movement of India (M. G. 0. C. S. M) -the student wing of the Church.As the church building had become very old and also keeping in view the convenience of thousands of pilgrims that flock to the seminary every day, the church is being renovated and expanded to accommodate atleast 2000 people inside themainportion itself .The Seminary is about 42 Kms south of Kottayam on the Tiruvalla -Mavelikara Road on the banks of river Pamba.