Rev. Fr. Behanan Cherupalathil (65), a priest of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, was called to eternal rest on 10 April 2016. The funeral ceremony was officiated by Most Rev. Thomas Mar Koorilos together with Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Most Rev. Phlipose Mar Stephnos, Joshua Mar Ignathios on 12 April.
He served as the Manager of Lakshmi Estate Vithura, Spiritual Advisor of Diocesan St. Vincent De Paul Society and the professor in Infant Mary’s Minor Seminary, Tiruvalla. He served in several parishes such as Karimba, Chakkupallam, Nettithozhu, Chengaroor, Kunnamthanam, Chethomkara, Karikulam, Thirumoolapuram, Kallumkal, Othara, Doha, Ancherry, Mundiyakal, Thottabhagom, Thachamom, Kanjirampara, Poovathoor, and Kalloopara.
May God Reward him Eternal Rest