Philipose Mar Chrysostom - Early Life and Education

Early Life and Education

Philipose Mar Chrysostom was born on April 27, 1918. His father was Vicar General K.E. Oommen, Kalamannil, Adangapurathu, Kumbanad. His mother was Sosamma of Nadukke Veettil, Karthikappally.

He did his schooling at Maramon, Kozhencherry and Eraviperoor schools, and went on to graduate from Union Christian College, Aluva. During his early childhood days, the independence movement was very active and the youth engaged in different social movements. These movements reflected in his decision to join in evangelistic activities in Ankola Aashram along with Rev. P J Thomas.

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