Fr. Theophane was born on 20July1913 as the sixth child of George Itticheriah and Anna in the family of Koodalloor in Kodungalloor Kottappuram of Trichur district. His parents named him Michael (pet named 'Michaelooti').
George Itticheriah, a Marthomite turned Catholic, was popularly known as 'Kora Ashaan'. Michael had his schooling at the Govt. School of Kottappuram and at St. Albert's High School, Ernakulam. From there, in response to the call to priesthood, he joined the Diocesan Seminary of Verapoly. Soon he felt the throbs of his 'second call' in the hours of his spiritual reading and in the inspiring lives of two Capuchin friars, Fr. Guido and Fr. Urban (Later Bishops). He confided the matter to Fr. Joseph Attippetty, his spiritual director (later the Archbishop of Verapoly); and the permission was granted unanimously by his superiors.
The mortal remains of the Servant of God Father Theophane, are laid to rest in the chapel attached to Capuchin Ashram Ponnurunni. Thousands gather at his tomb to pray and to be consoled. Etymologically 'Theophin' means the “Divine Manifestation. He revealed God in his words, deeds and thoughts to everyone he came across during his lifetime
Ever since the passing away of Fr. Theophane 1969, people used to gather and began to commemorate his death. The common banquet was organized by Fr. Theophane Smaraka Seva Samithi. In the course of time, it took the nature of a common holy feast. Thousands of people gather here for the grand Anniversary Feast. The Feast is celebrated on April 4th every year
Born
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20 July 1913, Kodungalloor Kottappuram of Trichur district
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Birth Name
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Michael
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Died
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1969
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Mortal remains In
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chapel attached to Capuchin Ashram Ponnurunni
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