Mar Dionysius IV - Last Days

Last Days

After deposed in 1852, life of Cheppad Philipose Mar Dionysius became miserable. During the time while Valia Methrachen (Mar Dionysius) was bedridden Mar Athanasius made visits only to the nearby parishes. Cheppad Philipose Mar Dionysius died on October 9, 1855, and was laid to rest at Cheppad Valiya palli (St. George Orthodox Church).

12 October marks the annual observance of his death.

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