Order of the Imitation of Christ
Welcome to the digital home of Bethany Navajeevan Province.
We belong to the Order of the Imitation of Christ (OIC), popularly known as Bethany Ashram, the first indigenous religious congregation of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church.
Founded on 15 August 1919, at Mundanmala, Kerala, by Venerable Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios OIC, Bethany Ashram was born out of a profound vision to blend the rich monastic heritage of the Christian East with the contemplative traditions of Indian Sanyasa.
Inspired by the Bethany in the Gospels, Bethany Ashram symbolizes a tri-fold commitment to the Gospel - Mary, representing the life of contemplative prayer, Martha, representing the life of active apostolic service and Lazarus, representing the hope of the Resurrection.
Bethany Navajeevan Province
Erected on 24 May 2000, Bethany Navajeevan Province - headquartered in Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram - carries forward the century-old legacy of Bethany Ashram with renewed zeal and commitment. With a presence spanning across India and abroad, our Province serves the people of God through our Ashrams, educational and charitable institutions, mission centres, and social service wings. We invite you to explore our journey, join us in our…
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Archbishop His Grace Mar Ivanios
Fr. P.T Geevarghese Panickaruveetil OIC( Abo Geevarghese. The late Archbishop His Grace Mar Ivanios OIC), the founder of Bethany Ashram was born on 21st Sep. 1882 Mavelikkara. Born in the famous ’Millitta’ Panikkar family, belonging to the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church, he assumed the baptismal name Geevarghese. Young Geevarghese, a brilliant student in his early school days, at the age of 15 joined M.D Seminary School for high school studies on April 20, 1898 he received Minor Orders and was sent to Madras Christian College for higher studies. There he obtained his…
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NEW SUPERIOR GENERAL
FR. GEEVARGHESE KUTTIYIL OIC - the first general councilor is appointed as the SUPERIOR GENERAL of Bethany Ashram for the…
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FR. MATHAI KADAVIL OIC - bishop designate
The Synod of Bishops of the Syro Malankara Major Archiepiscopal Church has elected as Bishop of the Eparchy of St.…
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