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It was one of the dreams of Thirumeni
who lived on prayer, fasting and hospitality driven by
compassion to build an institution for the poor and the
needy. The result was MGM Abhaya Bhavan, also known as
the 'Agadhi Mandiram'.
The construction of the Bhavan in the
name of Parumala Thirumeni started under the special
interest shown by Metropolitan of the diocese Mathews
Mar Ivanios Thirumeni in November 1564. Even though it
was scheduled to be inaugurated in March 1965 it had to
be postponed in view of Pampady Thirumeni's serious
ailment. On the 30th day of Thirumeni's demise, on 5th
May, Geevarghese Mar Gregorios Metropolitan of Angamali
diocese inaugurated Abhaya Bhavan. The Bhavan which
started with five inmates now has more than fifty,
including adult men and women, irrespective of religion.
Geevarghese Mar Ivanios, diocesan Metropolitan has since
initiated extension and renovation of the building
designed to cater to a hundred inmates. The wing for
women, the kitchen and dining rooms are completed.
The prayer hall, the new wing for men and an office room
are the latest areas to be constructed.
P.C. Yohannan Ramban has been serving
as Manager of Abhaya Bhavan from the beginning. A
council headed by the Metropolitan of the diocese is
administering the Abhaya Bhavan as per its constitution.

P.C Yohannan Ramban
Abhaya Bhawan has the capcity to accomoodate more than
100 inmates. The work concerning the cemetary of Abhaya
Bhawan is also progressing. The MGM Bala Bhawan also
functions in close relation to the Abhaya Bhawan. |