The Bethany Ashram Ramwadi, Pune, will be the sacred venue for a significant spiritual milestone in the lives of Bro. Stanly Thomas OIC and Bro. John Mathew OIC, who will profess their Final Vows in the presence of the Bethany community, clergy, and faithful. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday, 6th December 2024, at 6:30 PM.
A Life of Commitment
The Final Profession is a solemn and sacred declaration of lifelong commitment to the Order of the Imitation of Christ (OIC), also known as the Bethany Fathers and Brothers. By professing their Final Vows, Bro. Stanly Thomas and Bro. John Mathew will embrace lives dedicated to prayer, community living, and service in the spirit of Christ.
About the Ceremony
The event will be marked by a solemn Holy Qurbono (Divine Liturgy), during which the vows will be professed. The celebration will include blessings and prayers led by prominent clergy members of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, with Bethany Ashram’s spiritual and monastic traditions adding to the sanctity of the occasion.
About the Brothers
Bro. Stanly Thomas OIC: Known for his humility and dedication, Bro. Stanly has been an inspiration to those around him, embodying the values of compassion and service as he prepares for this ultimate step in his religious life.
Bro. John Mathew OIC: A brother admired for his spiritual insight and unwavering faith, Bro. John has touched the lives of many through his exemplary journey of faith and service within the Bethany congregation.
About the Bethany Ashram, Ramwadi
The Bethany Ashram in Ramwadi, Pune, serves as a centre for spiritual renewal and pastoral mission for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. It has been a nurturing home for numerous religious brothers who have dedicated their lives to the Church’s mission.erves as a centre for spiritual renewal and pastoral mission for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. It has been a nurturing home for numerous religious brothers who have dedicated their lives to the Church’s mission.













