Remembering Paulos Mar Gregorios Thirumeni on his 100th birth anniversary.

I am a bit late, but, as the saying goes, better late than never. I have only known Thirumeni the same way most people in my age group know him, through his writings and speeches. The first book I read of Thirumeni was a small book on early church fathers. From that day onwards, reading his books and hearing his speeches was bliss. I would desperately search for Thirumeni's books and articles because they had a magnetic force attracting them. His great insight into theology, philosophy, history, and Indian traditions was all a great asset to the whole Malankara church. He always wanted to do more work in the Tamil Sangam literature and find more about that age. He will always be remembered for his contributions to inter-religious and ecumenical movements. Mar Gregorios was not just a bishop of the Orthodox church but rather an asset of the nation; he was indeed a man of the century. He was a man who attracted people to go on a quest to conquer the unseen, not with a sword but through knowledge, and he enjoyed sharing his vast knowledge with others; even when he was a bishop and head of a diocese, he used to produce literary works, take lectures, give talks etc. The best word to describe thirumeni was used by KM George Achen, Mar Gregorios, the interpreter. Indeed he was an interpreter who, via his wisdom, interpreted Christ and human knowledge to all. He was a godsend to the whole Malankara church; his words and work will continue enlightening future generations.