The late deceased Mar Gregorius Thirumeni of Pampady was not far behind the saintly Gregorios Thirumeni who takes his final rest in Parumala, in prayer life and strict observance of spiritual obligations. Thirumeni's administrative influenced were ennobled simply because he never wanted to be an administrator but a sage given to hermit- like life. He was a Metropolitan who won the love and respect of many beyond the Christian church fold. For instance it was a Nair chieftain who first donated a substantial area of land on the beautiful hill where his 'aramana' and dayara stand. Love and respect towards Thirumeni have been shown by other communities on many occasions. His simple hermit life and strict observance of a regimen fit for a 'yogi' have won the respect of people without distinction of caste or creed. Truly speaking, his spiritual insights point to an era fast fading with religiosity superseding spirituality. The adherence to observances and prayer life which characterised the past generations, is fast receding with the disappearance of spiritual stalwarts like Pampady Thirumeni. The noble, unselfish service-oriented life of saints like Thirumeni will ever remain inspiring examples to future generations. Instances of individual lives being saved under his influence are a legion.

Mr.K.M.Mathew, Chief Editor, Malayala Manorama

We remember with respect the great love that Thirumeni had for Manorama and its editor the late K. C. Mammen Mapillai. It is a void, unbridgeable almost, that Thirumeni's demise has left with the church. Our deep and sincere homage to the sacred memory of Thirumeni.