ADDRESS
- Arnos Padiri Academy
Arnos Nagar, Velur P.O
Thrissur - 680601, Kerala, India - arnospadiriacademy@gmail.com
- www.arnosacademy.com
- 04855 286888
Objectives
- Develop the Academy in to a univesity recogonized international research center in indology, cultural studies, linguistics, history and heritage.
- Promote research and publication on literature, history, culture, art and religion.
- Protect and preserve the literary, cultural and spiritual heritage with a focus on Arnos Padiri and Jesuit heritage.
- Organize courses, classes, seminars, workshops and exhibitions for the protection and promotion of literary, cultural and historical heritages.
- Prepare avenues for creative dialogue and interaction with social, literary and cultural associations and persons.
- Contribute to the growth of a culture which accepts, respects and promotes plurality and diversity.
Administration
Patron: Fr. (Dr.) M.K. George S.J. (Provincial, Kerala Jesuit Province)Director: Fr. (Dr.) George Joseph Thenadikulam S.J.
Research Director: Fr. (Dr.) Sunny Jose Puthenpurayil S.J.
Office Secretary: Mrs. Gopika
Associate Members:
- Fr. Paul Kari S.J.
- Dr. (Sr.) Deepa
- Mr. John Kalliyath
- Prof. M.D. Jose
- Mr. Antony Puthur
- Prof. John Thomas
Arnos Padiri Trust
Arnos Padiri Academy is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.The register no. is 125/2017. The following are the office bearers.
President : Fr. (Dr.) M.K. George S.J. (Provincial, Kerala Jesuit Province)
Director & Secretary: Fr. (Dr.) George Joseph Thenadikulam S.J.
Treasurer: Fr. (Dr.) Sunny Jose Puthenpurayil S.J.
Members: Fr. Roy M. Thottathil, Fr. (Dr.) Binoy Jacob S.J., Fr. (Dr.) Dasappan Vattathil, S.J., Fr. Peter Mulluparambil S.J.
List of Coleges where Arnos Padiri Chair functions
- L F College, Guruvayur
- Vimala College, Thrissur
- St Thomas College, Thrissur
- St.Xavier 's College, Thumba , Tvm
- St. Thomas College, Kozhancherry
- St Albert's College, Ernakulam
Arnos Padiri Chair
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With the aim of promoting research aptitude among University students and introducing the great literary genius Arnos Padiri (John Ernest Hanxleden) Arnos Academy started
ARNOS CHAIRS at various colleges in Kerala. Some of them are: LF College Guruvayoor, Vimala College Thrissur, St.Thomas College Thrissur, St.Albert’s College Ernakulam, St.Alphonsa College Pala, St.Thomas College Kozhencherry, St.Xavier’s College Thumba, Mar Ivanios College Trivandrum, St.Joseph College Irinjalakuda and Bharathamatha College Ernakulam, etc.
Christian Study Centre
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To document Christian writers and promote research and writing, Arnos Academy started Christian Study Centre at Velur Thrissur. The centre was inaugurated by renowned writer
Prof. Kurias Kumbalakuzhy on July 14, 2024.
Books Available at Arnos Academy
- ARNOS PADIRIYUDE KAVYANGAL (Malayalam)
- PUTHEN PANA (Malayalam)
- ERNEST TURNED ARNOS – BIOGRAPHY
- ARNOSE PATHIRI – THE PIONEER INDOLOGIST...
- PANIYAPPERUMA – TRIBAL STUDY (Malayalam)
