"Our George Achen"
Vicar since 1988
Spiritual Leadership
Rev. Fr. Georgekutty Abraham
From his childhood as an altar boy in Pampady, Kerala to founding Mar Gregorios Syrian Orthodox Church in Tampa — Fr. Georgekutty Abraham's life has been one of unwavering devotion and service.
Ordained a deacon by His Holiness the Patriarch in 1981 and a priest in 1984, he has served our parish since its establishment in 1988 — lovingly known by the community as "Our George Achen."
Ordained Priest
December 8, 1984
Serving Tampa Since
1988
A Life of Service
His Journey
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Early LifeRoots in Pampady
Georgekutty Abraham was born as the fourth child of Philipose and Annamma Abraham Kalimkoottil, Pampady. In his early age, he took his grandfather as his role model — a predominant member and a well respected elder of St. Simon Syrian Orthodox Church (Karikkamattam).
His grandfather's prayer life and dedication to the church activities encouraged him to be a devoted Christian from his childhood. His first venture into the service of our Lord was as an altar boy at his local church.
Early LifeRoots in Pampady
Georgekutty Abraham was born as the fourth child of Philipose and Annamma Abraham Kalimkoottil, Pampady. In his early age, he took his grandfather as his role model — a predominant member and a well respected elder of St. Simon Syrian Orthodox Church (Karikkamattam).
His grandfather's prayer life and dedication to the church activities encouraged him to be a devoted Christian from his childhood. His first venture into the service of our Lord was as an altar boy at his local church.
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1978Called to America
As he came to America in 1978, he had the opportunity to live with H.E. Yoohannan Mar Philexinios for a few years. Under his teachings and guidance, Georgekutty decided to dedicate his life for God's ministry.
He was ordained as deacon on September 14, 1981 by the supreme head of the universal Syrian Orthodox Church, His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas.
1978Called to America
As he came to America in 1978, he had the opportunity to live with H.E. Yoohannan Mar Philexinios for a few years. Under his teachings and guidance, Georgekutty decided to dedicate his life for God's ministry.
He was ordained as deacon on September 14, 1981 by the supreme head of the universal Syrian Orthodox Church, His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas.
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1984Ordained as Priest
After the completion of his B.Th. from Logos Bible College, New York, he was ordained priest by H.E. Geevarghese Mar Gregorios (Perumpalli Thirumeni) on December 8, 1984.
He served as Vicar of the Staten Island Church, New York from 1984 to 1988.
1984Ordained as Priest
After the completion of his B.Th. from Logos Bible College, New York, he was ordained priest by H.E. Geevarghese Mar Gregorios (Perumpalli Thirumeni) on December 8, 1984.
He served as Vicar of the Staten Island Church, New York from 1984 to 1988.
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1988Building Our Parish
He came to Tampa, Florida in 1988 and established Mar Gregorios Syrian Orthodox Church — and he has been the Vicar of this church ever since.
His prayer life and commitment to the community has given him a beloved nickname: "Our George Achen".
1988Building Our Parish
He came to Tampa, Florida in 1988 and established Mar Gregorios Syrian Orthodox Church — and he has been the Vicar of this church ever since.
His prayer life and commitment to the community has given him a beloved nickname: "Our George Achen".
