TESTIMONY 15

TESTIMONY 15

Name: Mr. Joseph 

Surname: Athukuri, S/o Andraiah (Andrew) 

Date of Birth: 02 September 1929 

Profession / Occupation: Catechist (Vatluru Parish) 

Address: Showripuram Village and Post, Pedapadu Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh State 

Relationship: Direct Witness; native of Showripuram village which is a sub-station to Vatluru parish. He met Brother Joseph Thamby in his village. 

It was winter season. I was studying fifth standard. One day in the evening around 7.30 to 8.30, Brother Joseph Thamby came to Showripuram in Vatluru parish. He came to conduct prayers. We all participated in the prayer meeting. Among us there was a boy who began to do mischief during the prayer time. We all laughed at him. Brother Joseph Thamby came and patted on my back telling not to laugh at the boy. He was so patient towards the boy, never got angry. I believe and hope that this incident has inspired me to become a Catechist when I grew up. 

Athukuri Joseph 

Athukuri Joseph