Bl. Chavara, an Eminent Visionary Priest of 19th Century of Syro-Malabar Church
Keywords:
Chavara, Syro-MalabarAbstract
In this year dedicated to the renewal of priests I would like to
present before the readers an eminent visionary priest of the 19th
century of Syro-Malabar Church who laid the foundation of the
wonderful growth this Church has achieved now. It is unfortunate
that even many leaders of this Church have only a very scanty
knowledge about this illustrious son of the Syro-Malabar Church.
It is to be admitted also that Chavara’s congregation has not taken
sufficient effort to make him known to the public. Chavara’s
priestly life and pastoral activities are sources of great inspiration
to all priests.
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