First was an exploratory visit to study <strong>the</strong> situation. After, <strong>the</strong> departure of <strong>the</strong> Bishop,a significant event followed. Two of <strong>the</strong> Rebel 7 member gang, sick of <strong>the</strong> unlawful activities of Mr.Varghese and Mr. Reji Abraham, and fear<strong>in</strong>g imm<strong>in</strong>ent action, resigned from <strong>the</strong> primary membership of <strong>the</strong> ill-fated Association and sent a copy of <strong>the</strong>ir resignation letter addressed to <strong>the</strong> Registrar of Societies and to <strong>the</strong> Vicar and President of our Association. Ano<strong>the</strong>r event of significance happened <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> meantime. Achen impressed on all church members <strong>the</strong> desirability of gett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir Veedu koodasa done before <strong>the</strong> Penticost Sunday. He also offered to do <strong>the</strong> service for <strong>the</strong> Rebel group of seven also, if <strong>the</strong>y so wished. Accord<strong>in</strong>gly, on <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vitation of Mr. N.K.Abraham, <strong>the</strong> Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Rebel Association, Achen, along with an altar boy, went to do <strong>the</strong> House warm<strong>in</strong>g on 22 nd May. Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Koodasa, when one room was opened to put <strong>the</strong> cross mark, Mr. Reji Abraham, along with a lady with him were found <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> room. After <strong>the</strong> Koodasa, a torrential verbal attack was mounted on <strong>the</strong> Achen by Regi Abraham and <strong>the</strong> lady, <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> presence of his fa<strong>the</strong>r for more than an hour. Achen kept his cool, <strong>in</strong> spite of <strong>the</strong> great provocation, and <strong>the</strong> situation was saved because of <strong>the</strong> presence of m<strong>in</strong>d of <strong>the</strong> Achen. Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> next visit of Thirumeni, HG chose to call <strong>the</strong> two, who had resigned from <strong>the</strong> Rebel Association and ascerta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong>ir stand. The Manag<strong>in</strong>g Committee does not know what transpired. <strong>How</strong>ever it is learnt that Mr. Varghese, who was called over <strong>the</strong> cell phone, to see <strong>the</strong> Thirumeni, excused himself say<strong>in</strong>g he was away at Kumbakonam. Thirumeni, who was already aware of <strong>the</strong> verbal assault on Achen, at <strong>the</strong> committee meet<strong>in</strong>g ,approved <strong>the</strong> show cause notice to be issued to Mr. N.K.Abraham to call for <strong>the</strong> relevant records as regards his son Reji Abraham‟s marriage, if any and warn<strong>in</strong>g of action by <strong>the</strong> Sabha, if no adequate explanation is given. This was <strong>the</strong> prevail<strong>in</strong>g situation, when Thirumeni made his third visit. Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> third visit, <strong>in</strong> connection with <strong>the</strong> ceremonial commencement of <strong>the</strong> Madhbaha renovation on 13.6.2009, Thirumeni thought it fit to call Mr.Varghese and Mr.Regi Abraham, (aga<strong>in</strong>st whom Prohibitory <strong>in</strong>junction is <strong>in</strong> force,) and who are <strong>the</strong> Secretary and Asst.Secretary of <strong>the</strong> Rebel Association,( now reduced to 5), probably to ascerta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir viewpo<strong>in</strong>t. Any way, <strong>the</strong>y used this occasion very cleverly to lay a trap to <strong>in</strong>volve H.G <strong>in</strong> a crim<strong>in</strong>al case, for which <strong>the</strong>re is sufficient proof .As <strong>the</strong> matter is sub-judice, <strong>the</strong> proof will be presented at <strong>the</strong> appropriate time and place. .Unaware of all <strong>the</strong>se, Thirumeni was closeted with <strong>the</strong>se two, and after one hour discussion, Achen was called <strong>in</strong>. This was followed by a vicious verbal attack on Achen by <strong>the</strong>duo us<strong>in</strong>g unpr<strong>in</strong>table, obnoxious language. Mr. Reji was <strong>in</strong> a highly agitated mood as his wanted target was right <strong>in</strong> front. H.G. rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g spell bound, not used to such situation. HG asked Mr. Reji to talk slowly as what he was us<strong>in</strong>g unparlimentary words. Thereupon, Mr. Reji started us<strong>in</strong>g more abusive words even affect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> modesty of family members. The poor vicar, <strong>in</strong> his anxiety to shield H.G from <strong>the</strong> situation, tried to close <strong>the</strong> mouth of Mr.Reji forcefully, as he could not th<strong>in</strong>k of any o<strong>the</strong>r alternative at that time. Mr. Regi Abraham, as planned, lost no time <strong>in</strong> turn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> situation <strong>in</strong> his favor. He quietly got himself admitted <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> hospital, obviously to create evidence and filed a police compla<strong>in</strong>t. He used this opportunity to tarnish <strong>the</strong> image of <strong>the</strong> Achen, mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>t media give wide adverse
publicity, after mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m believe that he was <strong>the</strong> Asst. Secretary of <strong>the</strong> church Association, while <strong>in</strong> fact <strong>the</strong> Court has prohibited him <strong>in</strong> even enter<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> church premises, <strong>in</strong> his capacity as Asst. Secretary of <strong>the</strong> 5 member Rebel Association. Alas, <strong>Fr</strong>.Ma<strong>the</strong>w Manalechira, who has been fac<strong>in</strong>g worse situations dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> past one year, ever s<strong>in</strong>ce he took charge of <strong>the</strong> parish <strong>in</strong> June 2009, from <strong>the</strong>se two <strong>in</strong>corrigible men of questionable background, has been handl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> situations with great care and tact, forc<strong>in</strong>g discipl<strong>in</strong>e with iron hand, without any fear for his life. He has at every <strong>in</strong>stance prevented <strong>the</strong> agitated church members from manhandl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m. Probably due to cruel turn of fate, he has fallen a victim <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> discharge of his priestly duties. His humility is revealed, when he himself offered to receive whatever punishment is meted out to him by H.G, so that his conscience will be clear.
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