Maniyattu Pauly

St Thomas Apostolic Seminary
P.B. No. 01, Vadavathoor
Kottayam, 686 010

Email Id : paulymani@gmail.com

MANIYATTU Pauly D.Sc.E.O.

Professor of Liturgy & Syriac

Faculty of Theology

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PERSONAL
INFORMATION

Name :

Name

Maniyattu Poulose

Address :

Address

St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary
Vadavathoor
Kottayam 686 010
Kerala, India

Email Id :

Email Id

paulymani@gmail.com

Contact No :

Contact No

Ordination Day :

Ordination Day

30 December 1986

Nationality :

Nationality

Indian

Languages :

Languages Known

Malayalam (Mother Tongue), English, Italian, German, French, Hindi
Syriac (Read and Write)

Status of Life :

Status of Life

Catholic Diocesan Priest of the Syro-Malabar Church, Epachy of Idukki,
Kerala, India.

EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATION

Educational
Qualifications from
Secular Universities

From Secular Universities

SSLC: Govt High School, Rajakumary. 1976.
Pre-Degree, Private Study At Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
B.A Malayalam (Kerala University, Private), M.A. Malayalam (Kerala University, Private)
M.A. Syriac, M.G. University Centre at Seeri, Kottayam

Minor Seminary
Studies &
Major Seminary
Studies

Minor Seminary Studies & Major Seminary Studies

St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary Kothamangalam (June 1976 –March 1979)
St. Thomas Ap. Seminary, Vadavathoor, Kottayam (June 1979-1986)

Educational
Qualifications From
Ecclesial Universities

From Ecclesial Universities

Licentiate In Oriental Sciences, Pontifical Oriental Institute, Rome, Italy, from 10 October 1990 to 30 July 1992
 Ph. D. In Liturgy, Pontifical Oriental Institute, Rome, Italy from 15 October 1992 to 30 July 1995

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Current
Position

Current Position

President of Paurastya Vidyapitham, Kottayam
Professor of Liturgy and Syriac at Paurastya Vidyapitham, Kottayam

Teaching
Experience

Teaching Experience

Teacher of Liturgy at St. Ephrem’s Theological College, Satna (1996-2006)
Jnaana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune (1998-2020)
Ruhalaya Major Seminary, Ujjain (1997-2006)
Sanathana Mcbs, Major Seminary, Thamarassery (2004-2008)
Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth (2007-2009)
St. Mary’s Malankara Major Seminary, Trivandrum (2004)
Paurastya Vidyaniketan, Missionary Orientation Centre, Kottayam (2009-2022)
Teacher of Liturgy and Syriac at Paurastya Vidyāpītham, Vadavathoor, Kottayam (2008-2022).
Professor of Liturgy and Syriac from July 3, 2015

Administrative
Positions

Administrative Positions

Assistant, Catechism Department, Pastoral Orientation Centre, Palarivattom, Kochi (1989 June-1990 September)
Dean Of Studies At St. Ephrem’s Theological College, Satna, M.P (1997-2006) 
Chief Editor, Ephrem’s Theological Journal (1997-2006)
Member, Liturgical Research Centre, Kakkanad (2008-2014)
Secretary, Synodal Commission For Liturgy (2010 April1 -2018 January 31)

Administrative
Service at PVP

Administrative Service at PVP

President February 2023
Registrar (3 November 2014- 22 March 2020)
Vice President: from  23 March 2020- February 2023
Co-Ordinator, Licentiate Programme, Doctoral Research Programme from  23 March 2020
Director, OIRSI Publications (2012-2020)

Pastoral Experience

Pastoral Experience

Assistant Parish Priest at St. Joseph’s Forane Church, Marika (Kothamangalam) (1987 January- 1988 April)
Assistant Parish Priest at St. Mary’s Church, Nakapuzha (Kothamangalam) (1988 May -1989 May

Recent

  1. “Quest for Identity and Right for Self-Governance of the Syro-Malabar Church: In the Diamond Jubilee Year of Second Vatican Council”, Eastern Legal Thought, Vol. 18, 2022.
  2. “Canonical Proposals for a Path to Synodality of a Church in the Third Millennium”, in The Principle of Synodality in CCEO, ed. by Joseph Kaduppil, OIRSI-Qanona, Kottayam, 2022.
  3. Eastern Legal Thought: Syro-Malabar Hierarchy, Centennial Special Issue, ed., Vol. 19, 2023.
  4. “The System of Administration of the Saint Thomas Christian Church in Varthamanappusthakam”, Eastern Legal Thought, 19 (2023) 165 – 187.
  5. “Inspiration from Cardinal Tisserant and Just Autonomy of the Syro-Malabar Church”, Christian Orient, 2023.
  6. “Synodality and Ecumenical Mission of the Syro-Malabar Church”, in Towards a Synodal Church Moving Forward, ed. by Shaji George Kochuthara (Proceedings of the International Conference, 12 – 15 January 2023), Dharmaram Vidyakshetram, Bengaluru, 2023.
  7. “Uniform Civil Code and Canon Law”, Keralasabha, April 2022.
  8. “Canonical Dimension of Synodality”, Karunikan, April 2022.

Books

  1. Heaven on Earth: Theology of Liturgical Spacetime in the East Syrian Qurbana, Mar Thoma Yogam, Rome 1995.
  2. Editor, Forgotten East by Bishop Mar Abraham Mattam, Ephrem’s Publications, Satna 2001.
  3. Editor, East Syriac Theology an Introduction, Satna 2007.
  4. Editor, Mathavum Sasthravum: Satthyathilekkulla Theerthadanangal (Malayalam), Articles on Science and Religion, Kottayam 2010.
  5. Editor, Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil: Mannum Manushyanum, Oru Deivajnante Jeevitha darshanam, (Malayalam), Kottayam 2018.
  6. Bahiraakaasavum Puthiya Bhoomiyum (Science Essays), Kochi1989.
  7. Tachyon Yudham (Science Fiction), Kottayam 1984.

Articles

  1. “Foreign Interventions in the Liturgical Traditions”, in P.Pallath, ed., Catholic Eastern Churches: Heritage and Identity, Mar Thoma Yogam, Rome, 1994, pp.177-211.
  2. “Feast of the Pure Gold”, Christian Orient, Vol. XVI, 1995, pp.64-73.
  3. “East Syrian Theology of Liturgical Spacetime”, Christian Orient, Vol. XVII (1996), pp.59-74.
  4. “Are the Eastern Theologies Museum Pieces?”, Ephrem’s Theological Journal, Vol. 1, 1997, pp. 2-4.
  5. “Sacred Space of the Eastern Liturgies”, in A.G.Kollamparampil, ed., Bride at the Feet of the Bridegroom, Changanacherry 1997, pp.215-241.
  6. “Music in Hindu Traditions of Worship and its Influence on Christian Liturgical Music in India”, Studia Liturgica Vol. XXVIII, No.1, 1998, pp. 46-73.
  7. “Theological Significance of the Space and Time of Worship”, in X. Koodapuzha, ed., Eastern Theological Reflections in India, Kottayam 1999, pp. 184-206.
  8. “Meaning of Mission and Proclamation in the East Syrian Qurbana: A Liturgical Theology of Mission”, Ephrem’s Theological Journal, Vol. 3, 1999, pp. 45-58.
  9. “The Theological Significance of the Cross in the East Syrian Liturgy”, in P.Kochappilly, ed., The Folly of the Cross: Festschrift in Honour of Prof. Dr. Varghese Pathikulangara, Bangalore 2000, pp. 87-102.
  10. “Celebration of the Cosmos in the East Syrian Liturgy”, Christian Orient, Vol. XVII, 2001, pp.76-90.
  11. “East Syrian Worship”, in Paul Bradshaw, ed., The New SCM Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship, SCM Press, London 2002, pp.159-160.
  12. “East Syriac Appellations of the Eucharistic Celebration: Motifs for a Paradigm Shift in the Theology of Eucharist”, Ephrem’s Theological Journal, Vol. 6, 2002, pp.142-161.
  13. “Structure and Theology of the Spiritual Preparation for the Quddasha in the East Syriac Qurbana”, Ephrem’s Theological Journal, Vol. 7, 2003, pp. 144-170.
  14. “Liturgy as Communication”, in J. Palakeel, ed., Towards A Communication Theology, ATC, Bangalore, 2003, pp.141-160.
  15. “Cult of Saints in the Hindu Tradition”, Ephrem’s Theological Journal, Vol. 9, 2005, pp. 174-188.
  16.       16. “Eastern Theologies and Theological Formation (Editorial)” Ephrem’s Theological Journal Vol. 10, March 2006, No. 1, 3-5.
  17.        17. “Funeral Rites of Syro-Malabar Church a Liturgico-theological Analysis”, Jnanadeepa Pune Journal of Religious Studies, Vol.9, No.2 (July 2006) pp.129-141.
  18. “The Eucharist in the East Syriac Tradition: Celebration of Man’s Consecration”, in K. Kunnumpuram, ed., The Eucharist and Life: Indian Christian Reflections on the Lord’s Supper, Mumbai 2007, 153-174.
  19. “Liturgical Spirituality”, in Aikyasameeksha, Malankara Major Seminary Publication, 2007.
  20. “Role of Sacred Space in the Liturgical Theology of the Thomas Christians of India”, in J.Puthuparampil, ed., Theologizing in the Malankara Catholic Church, Pune 2007, 193-215.
  21. “Sources of the Syro-Malabar Theology”, in M. Manakatt & J. Puthenveettil, eds., Syro-Malabar Theology in Context, Kottayam 2007, 92-119.
  22. “The Eucharist: A Mystery to be Lived”, in F. Kodiyan, ed.,  The Eucharist: An Antidote to Death Culture, Sanathana Publications, Thamarassery, 2007, 238-255.
  23. “Theological Significance of Uhdana and Dukhrana in the East Syrian Eucharistic Liturgy”, Bolletino della Badia Greca di Grottaferrata, Terza serie, Vol.5, 2008,231-238.
  24. “Spirituality of the Raza in the Syro-Malabar Tradition”, Christian Orient 29.3 (Sept. 2008), 116-123.
  25. Book Review on P. Pallath, The Eucharistic Liturgy of the St. Thomas Christians and the Synod of Diamper, Kottayam 2008 in Christian Orient 29.4 (Dec. 2008), 183-184.
  26. “Syro-Malabar Qurbana Naveekarana Charitram”, Karunikan, Vol.5, No. 8 (Aug. 2008), 18-23. (Malayalam Article on the History of the Restoration of Syro-Malabar Liturgy)
  27. “Sleewayude Punyavathiyaya Alphonsamma”, in J. Kochuparampil, ed., Alphonsammayum Kristheeya Jeevithavisuddhiyum (Mal), Changanacherry, 2008, 44-54. ((Malayalam Article on St. Alphonsa)
  28. “Need of Syro-Malabar Lectionary”, in Karunikan, Vol.6, (2009). (Malayalam Article on Syro-Malabar Lectionary)
  29. “Theology of the Syro-Malabar Priesthood”, in P. Kannookadan, ed., The Ministry and Life of the Priests of the Syro-Malabar Church, LRC Publications, Kochi 2009, 64-89.
  30. “Roman Primacy according to the Fathers of the Church and the Ancient Syriac Liturgical Texts”, Christian Orient 30.4 (Dec. 2009), 155-179.
  31. “Nombukaalam”, in Divyavaani Vol.5, No2., Feb-May 2009, 5-6. (Malayalam Article on Great Lent)
  32. “Uyirppukaalam”, in Divyavaani Vol.5, No2., Feb-May 2009, 53-55. (Malayalam Article on the Season of Resurrection)
  33. “Dukhrana: Sabhaathithvathinte Aaghosham”, Kudumba Jyothis, July 2009, 14-17. (Malayalam Article on the Feast of St. Thomas)
  34. “Nombukaalavum Uyirppukaalavum: Pesaha Rahasyanubhavathinte Ujjvala Velakal”, Pratheekshayude Poomottukal, Prosanctity Publications, April 2009, 4-6. (Malayalam Article on the Liturgical Seasons of  Great Lent and Resurrection)
  35. “Paurastya Suriyani Vivaham: Deivam Nirvahikkunna Onnakkittheerkkalinte Rahasyam”, in S. Kanniyakonil, Vivaham: Dharmmikadeivasastra Vichinthanangal (Mal), Kottayam 2010, 95-127. (Mlayalam Article on East Syrian Marriage).
  36. “Sacred Space”, in J. Puthenpurackal, ed., ACPI Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Vol.II, Bangalore 2010, 1208-1211.
  37. “Syro-Malabar Qurbana as the Celebration of Heaven on Earth”, in P.Kochappilly, et al. ed., The Way of Life: Festschrift in Honour of Prof. Dr. Varghese Pathikulangara, CMI, Kottayam 2011, 160-176.
  38. “Theology of Syro-Malabar Qurbana”, in A. Mekkattukunnel, ed., Mar Thoma Margam: The Ecclesial Heritage of the St. Thomas Christians, Kottayam 2012, pp.255-276.
  39. “Deivavachanavum Aaaraadhanakramavum”, in J. Mayyattil, ed., Dei Verbum muthal Verbum Domini vare (Mal), Kerala Catholic Bible Society, Kochi 2012, 93-106. (Malayalam Article on the Relation between Bible and Liturgy).
  40. “Inculturation of the East Syrian Liturgy of Marriage by the St. Thomas Christians in India”, in Studies on the Liturgies of the Christian East: Selected Papers of the Third International Congress of the Society of Oriental Liturgy, Leuven – Paris – Walpole, Ma, 2013, 165-177.
  41. “Syriac Liturgies”, in Errol D’Lima , ed., A Concise Encyclopaedia of Christianity in India, Pune-Mumbai 2014, 748-752.
  42. “Eucharist in the Teachings of the Fathers of the Church”, Christian Orient, Vol. XXXV, No.2 (2014) 67-83.
  43. “Cosmogenesis Vivified by the Eucharist: Teilhardian Understanding of Cosmogenesis in the Light of the Syro-Malabar Eucharistic Theology” Christian Orient Vol. XXXVI, No. 2(2015) 74-92.
  44. “Turning to the East: Theological Significance of Orientation in Prayer”, in A. Nariculam, Living the Syro-Malabar Identity Faith and Faithfulness: Joseph Cardinal Parecattil Birth Centenenary National Symposium, Alwaye 2016, 184-197.
  45. “Liturgical Inculturation in the Syro-Malabar Tradition”, in Sagaya John, ed., Research Seminar on Inculturation in Liturgy, NBCL, Bangalore, 2016, 49-68.
  46. “Prakritiyodu chernnulla Deivaaraadhana”, in S. Kanniyakonil and D. Vechoor, ed., Paristhithideivassesthratthinu oru samakaalika bhaashyam (Mal.), Kottayam 2016, 313-328.
  47. “Bishop Mar Abraham Mattam: A Pioneer in Contextual Theological Formation”, in G. Kudilil & A. Pandarakappil, ed., Mission and Contextual Formation, Satna, 2017, 322-332.
  48. “The Liturgical Significance of Hierarchical Gifts”, Christian Orient, Vol. XXXVIII, No.2, 2017, 96-103.
  49. “Udayamperoor Soonahadosum Syro-Malabar Liturgiyum”, (Malayalam), Karunikan, Vol.14, June 2017.
  50. “Nombu Aradhanakrama Paramparyangalil” (Malayalam), Karunikan, Vol.15, No.2, February 2018, 41-44.
  51. Impact of the Synod of Diamper on the Syro-Malabar Liturgy, Paper Presentation at the LRC Symposium on Synod of Diamper, February 24-26, 2017.
  52. “Impact of the Synod of Diamper on the Liturgy of St. Thomas Christians”, Thomas Christian Heritage, Vol X.19, November 2017, 31-42.
  53. “Church as the Sacramental Milieu of Salvation: A Study based on Placuit Deo”, Word and Worship, Vol.51, No.3, July-September 2018, 156-169.
  54. “The Process of the Formation of Liturgical Texts in the Major Archiepiscopal Period”, Thomas Christian Heritage, Vol XI.21, November 2018, 108-113.
  55. Co-author, “The Liturgical Dimension of the East Syriac Theology” in Joseph Kallarangatt, Windows to Heaven, OIRSI, Kottayam, 2018, 53-70.
  56. Co-author, “Priesthood in the Syriac Tradition” in Joseph Kallarangatt, Windows to Heaven, OIRSI, Kottayam, 2018, 71-94.
  57. “Mar Nestoriusinte Qudasha: Viswaasaanubhavatthil Valarunna Sabhayude Praarthanakramam”(Mal), Sathyadarshanam, January 28, 2019.
  58. “Syro-Malabar Sabhayude Paithrukam”, Karunikan, Vol.16, March 2019.
  59. “Formation of Liturgical Texts in the Major Archiepiscopal Period”, Peter Kannampuzha, ed., Syro-Malabar Church: 25 Years in Major Archiepiscopal Status: Growth, Renewal and Orientations, LRC Publications, Kakkanad 2019, 219-224.
  60. “Liturgical Identity of the Syro-Malabar Church”, Peter Kannampuzha, ed., Tradition and Identity of the Syro-Malabar Church, LRC Publications, Kakkanad 2019, 139-165.
  61. “Nestoriusinte Qudasha: Amukha Padanam”, Sathyadarshanam (July-August 2019).
  62. “East Syrian Marriage as Celebration of Shawtaputha or Communion”, Journal of St. Thomas Christians, Vol.30, 2 (2019) 29-42.
  63. “Covid kaalam: Liturgiyude aanthirikatha kandetthaanulla kshanam”, in Andrews Mekkattukunnel, ed., Viswaasavum Jeevithavum Quarantinil, Kottayam 2020, 54-61.
  64. “Awiswaasiyude Aaaraadhana”, in Lindo John Kuttikadan, Awiswaasiyaaya Viswaasi, Kottayam 2020, 86-102.
  65. “Liturgical Contributions of Bishop Abraham D. Mattam”, Ephrem’s Theological Journal, October 2020, Vol.24, No.1., 53-68.
  66. “Parisuddha Qurbanayude Thirunaal”, in Joy Chencheril, ed., 101 Prasangangal, Kochi 2021.
  67. “Inculturation of Liturgy in the St. Thomas Christian Tradition and the Syro-Malabar Church Today”, Word & Worship, Vol. 54, No.2, April-June 2021, 121-144.
  68. “Beauty and Wealth of Christian Liturgy in the Writings of Joseph Ratzinger”, Christian Orient, Vol. XLIV, No.2, June 2021, 75-95.
  69. “Denahakkaalam: Sunday Homilies”, Vachanavilakku: Sunday Homilies based on the Syro-Malabar Liturgical Readings, Second Set, Syro-Malabar Liturgy Commission, Kakkanad 2021, 95-119.
  70. “Syro-Malabar Qurbanayude Naveekaranam”, Kudumbajyothi, November 2021, 18-21.
  71. “Historical Development of the Syro-Malabar Qurbana”, Ephrem’s Theological Journal, March 2022, Vol. 26, No.1, 52-66.
  72. “The Formative Value of Eucharist in the Writings of Venerable Mar Thomas Kurialacherry”, The Eucharistic Flame, Vol. XXXV, June 2022, 11-21.
  73. “Synodatmakathayum Sushrushayum Paurastya Sabhakalil”, in S. Chalakkal et al, ed., Synodality Sabhaajeevithathil, Kottayam 2022, 65-93.
  74. “Beauty and Wealth of Christian Liturgy in the Writings of Joseph Ratzinger”, in T. Padiyath et al., ed., A Journey through the Theology of Pope Benedict XVI: A Festschrift in Honour of Archbishop Joseph Powathil, Kottayam 2022, 66-93.
  75. “Ecclesiological Musings in Sacred Liturgy: A Study with Special Reference to the Holy Qurbana in the Syro-Malabar Tradition”, in Naiju Jose Kalambukattu, Mystery of the Church: Models and Images, Samanvayam Contextual Theology Series 13, New Delhi 2022, 251-271.

Doctoral Thesis:

Theology of Liturgical Space-Time in the East Syrian Qurbana