OUR PATRON MAR MAKIL THE SERVANT OF GOD

This is a glance into the life and deeds of our patron, simple and sincere human being who rose to divinity with his sacrifice, sufferings and dedication. His strength was his utter trust in God. His motto was, “Not my will, but yours be done” (Lk 22:42). He was born on 27th March 1851 as the third son of Thomman and Annamma Makil. His priestly ordination was on 30th May 1874. The remarks given by Marcellenos Baradi the rector of the seminary; “Deacon Mathew Makil is, a noble leader as Moses, a religious person as Samuel, a musician as David, a wise man as solomon, good natured as Jacob and obedient as Isacc.”