Shrine of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God
Thousands of devotees come from far and near to Thamby’s tomb at Pedavutapally to venerate him, to reflect on his life, to thank and praise him, and to pour out their woes and difficulties to him. This constant flow of devotes to his tomb obviously implies the presence of a great and benevolent power, which is clearly perceived by simple and confident devotees as something heavenly.Pilgrims come this grave throughout the year irrespective of caste and creed especially on the celebration of Thamby’s death anniversary and its eve, on the 13, 14 and 15 January. They come to pray for his help. Manifold petitions are made before Br. Joseph Thamby; to be healed from sicknesses, to get an employment, for recovery of lost person and articles, to get children after several years of married life without issues, to be secure from financial crisis and unjust exploitation and so on. Many of the pilgrims are free from worry and haste and spend two or three days at his shrine quite peacefully. They are confident that Br. Joseph Thamby will certainly bless them.
This is the entrance to Br. Joseph Thamby Shrine, in the diocese of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. The commemoration of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God is celebrated every year from 13-15 January.
Br. Joseph Thamby, holy man of Pedavutapally in the diocese of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was born in September 1883 in Tamilnadu, lived as Perpetual Franciscan Tertiary. He came to the state of Andhra Pradesh in 1939. He lived an exemplary life of which we still remember and honour him till today. He died on 15 January 1945. He was declared 'Servant of God' on 24 June 2007.
This is the photograph of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God. This is found at his tomb. Every devotee who come to visit his tomb express one's love and respect for this photograph. Many put garland to this photograph and show their respect to Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God.
This photograph of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God is found in the house where he lived and died.
This is the view of the Tomb of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God from outside. Servant of God died on 15 January 1945. Many pay visit to his tomb and seek his intercessions.
The TOMB of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God.
A beutiful atmosphere which creates for silence, prayer and contemplation. Every pilgrim feels to spend more time at this beautiful sight to contemplate the life and the person of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God.
This is an altar found just infront of the Tomb of the Servant of God. On the wall you find the Crucifix, photograph of Br. Joseph Thamby and on the left and right is the prayer for Beatification in English and Telugu respectively.
Charismatic prayers are conducted here on every saturday evening. Holy Eucharist is celebrated every Saturday morning and on many occasions.
This is the house of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God. It is built with his own hands and well preserved till today. Prayers are offered here by lighting the candles infront of his photograph you find inside the house. People take the mud from the house and have a strong believe that many miracles and healings take place through using that mud taken from here.
View of the House of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God. It is located very close to the Parish Church.
Another view of the House of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God.
The Well found just infront of the House of Br. Joseph Thamby.
A view of the Tomb of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God.
This is the Parish Church dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
This is the Museum of Br. Joseph Thamby. Here some of the things used by Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God are preserved and many other things dedicated to the Servant of God.
This is the old age home we find in the campus. There are inmates upto 80. They are fed and taken care of. Also there are many others who come to the home to be fed. Indeed a great service being rendered to the people of God who are abandoned.
Stone on which the Inscription: Br. Joseph Thamby, the Holy Man of Avutapappy, died on 15 January 1945 at the age of 65.
This is the coverpage of the book on Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God written by Fr. Avito Pottukulam (1900-2002). It was first written in English in 1973 and was translated into Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and French.
This is the cover page of the book titled ''My Beloved Son: Br. Joseph Thamby, the Holy Franciscan of Avutapally, written by Fr. Oswald Pratap (1931 - 2002) in 2002. This book is translated into Telugu in 2010 by a couple, Mr. Mariadas and Chinna Theresa.
This is the friary where the brothers of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchins belonging to Marymatha Capuchin Province, Andhra Pradesh-Odissa live. They take care of the Parish and Br. Joseph Thamby Shrine. They attend to the spiritual needs of the people in the parish and also the devotees of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God who come to visit the shrine and seek the intercessions of the Holy Man of Avutapally.
This is a short biography of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God in Telugu.
This is a short biography of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God in English.
This is a short biography of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God in Tamil.
This is a short biography of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God in Malayalam.
Prayer for the Beatification of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of GodGod our Father, your servant Brother Joseph Thamby gave witness to your son, Jesus Christ, by a radical living of the Gospel in his life and by proclaiming it to the poor with great missionary zeal and Franciscan simplicity. May his total commitment to Christ, filial devotion to the blessed virgin, untainted loyalty to the church and compassionate love for the poor be an inspiration for all of us in our work of evangelization. We implore you to count him among your saints, if it serves your plan of salvation of the people. Mary our Blessed Mother, Saint Joseph, Saint Francis of Assisi and all the saints, intercede before the truine God for the Beatification of Brother Joseph Thamby. Look kindly on the innumerable people who flock to your lowly servant, imploring your graces through his intercession. Loving Father, we humbly beg of you to grant us this favour through the intercession of Brother Joseph Thamby, so that your name be glorified in the world. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Resting rooms for the Pilgrims.
Resting rooms for the Pilgrims.
Br. Joseph Thamby Stage (Kala Vedika).
Thamby Velugu - Magazine
Thamby Velugu is a family spiritual bimonthly publication in Telugu. It is doing a wonderful service to the Church in Andhra Pradesh as well as to the Capuchin Order. It is one of the means of faith formation of the people. It is published from Br. Joseph Thamby Shrine, Peddavutapally.
For more details and to subscribe, please contact:
Editor
Thamby Velugu
Br. Joseph Thamby Ashram
Pedavutapally P.O., Krishna Dist. - 521 286
Andhra Pradesh, India. thambyservantofgod@gmail.com
Earlier Photos of Br. Joseph Thamby, Servant of God
