Date of Birth: 23-06-1929

Joining the MCBS: 15-06-1951

Religious Profession: 16-05-1953

Priestly Ordination: 12-03-1961

Death: 18-09- 2014

George Maliyil was born on 23rd June 1929 at Punnathura, in the Archdiocese of Changanassery. His parents were Thomas and Mariam Maliyil, and he was baptised on 30th June 1929 at St. Thomas Church, Vellappally. He had his education at St. Mary’s School, Kidangoor. Early on he had the desire to join a seminary and become a priest. He joined the MCBS in 1951 and commenced his study of languages like Latin and Syriac and practice of community life at the Mother House, Kaduvakulam. Later he was granted permission to join the 5th batch of MCBS Novitiate on 15th May 1952. Fr. Romulus CMI, who happened to be the spiritual director of St. Alphonsa, has been their Novice Master. Besides instructing them in the basics of religious life and the practices of community life, he guided them to build a beautiful altar in the then church building, as part of their manual labour. During the novitiate year, Bro. Maliyil has had certain health issues and experienced some pain and suffering which he was able to take in good spirit since Fr. Master had instructed them in the specific spirituality of St Alphonsa. After a successful novitiate George Maliyil made the Religious Profession on 16th May 1953. Then they were sent to the diocesan Minor Seminary for their continued study and formation.

George Maliyil had his Major Seminary study and formation at Mangalapuzha Seminary, Aluva. Majority of his companions were diocesans, but he strived to keep up the religious spirit. Having successfully completed the studies and formation, he was ordained priest, on 12th March 1961, by Archbishop Mathew Kavukatt of Changanassery. Fr. George Maliyil’s first appointment was to serve as the procurator of the Mother House, Kaduvakulam. After one year he was asked to render his service as assistant parish priest at St. George Church, Vazhkulam, in the diocese of Kothamangalam. Later he rendered his service in the parishes of St. George, Angamaly and St. Thomas, Kottkkavu- Paravoor, in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam. In 1965 he was appointed as the superior of the Mother House and Vicar of L. F. Parish. Later he served as Director of St. Thomas Villa, Kombayar, for one year. During 1967 – 72 he served as procurator at the Minor Seminary, Lisieux Ashram. During 1972-78 his place of service has been Karimpany Ashram. Then he was asked to serve as parish priest at St. Mathew’s Parish, Spring Valley, Kanjirappally Diocese. After six years he was transferred to St. Mary’s Parish, Podimattam, where he managed to construct a new church. In 1991 he was transferred to St. Joseph’s Parish Kannimala where he was able to solve effectively certain problems. Then he was appointed as Parish Priest at Koovappally St. Joseph’s Church where he served for eight years. In the year 2000 he ended his ministry in the diocese and returned to the community. During his ministry in the parishes he has been very particular to contribute substantial amounts annually to the Seminarians’ Fund of the congregation.

In May 2000, Fr. Maliyil was appointed as the superior of the Novitiate House, Podimattam. After three years he was transferred to Karimpany Ashram as superior. There he helped the construction of the new house. He has had certain health issues and in 2008 he retired from all administrative positions, and continued to stay there as a member. On 30th April 2014 he had a mild stroke and was admitted in the S. H. Medical Centre, Kottayam, for treatment. After a week of treatment he recovered and was transferred to Emmaus Provincial House, Kaduvakulam.

On 14th July 2014 Fr. George experienced another stroke and was admitted in the Medical Centre. But his health has been deteriorating. On 19th July he was administered the sacrament of anointing by the provincial superior. But he recovered and returned to the provincial house. By 18th September his condition became very serious, and on 18th September 2014 at about 4:00 p.m. Fr. George Maliyil breathed his last in the Lord.

The funeral service for Fr. George Maliyil was on 22nd September 2014 at the Emmaus Provincial House, Kaduvakulam. Earlier Bishop Mathew Arackel of Kanjirappally and other dignitaries had visited, payed homage to and prayed for Fr. Maliyil. The first part of the service was officiated by the Provincial Superior and assisted by his councillors and the second part was officiated by the Superior General and assisted by the Assistant Provincial of Zion Province and Fr. Thomas Maliyil. The third part of the service commenced with the concelebrated Holy Mass, presided over by Bishop Joseph Arumachadeth of Bhadravathi, assisted by the Superior General, Provincial Superiors and a good many priests, both from the congregation and dioceses, and attended by many religious sisters, laity, friends and relatives. Archbishop Joseph Powathil gave touching eulogy. The concluding part of the service was officiated by Archbishop Joseph Perumthottam of Changanassery.

Love and zeal for pastoral service, personal prayer life, care for the properties of the community, love for the growth and progress of the congregation etc. are a few of Fr. Maliyil’s virtues that are to be appreciated and emulated.

Fr. Cyriac Kottayarikil MCBS

ബഹുമാനപ്പെട്ട ജോർജ് മാലിയിൽ അച്ചൻ

ജനനം: 23-06-1929
പ്രഥമ വ്രതവാഗ്ദാനം : 16-05-1953
പൗരോഹിത്യ സ്വീകരണം: 12 – 03 – 1961
മരണം: 18-09- 2014

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