Abhishekagni Sisters

Abhishekagni Sisters is a Monastery Sui iuris (Eparchial right) for women in Syro Malabar Church, erected by His Excellency Mar Jacob Manathodath in the Diocese of Palghat, Kerala, India. Our Mother House is located at Abhishekagni Mount, Thavalam, near Sehion Retreat Centre, Attappadi. Rev. Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil PDM, Rev. Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal PDM and Rev. Sr. Amy Emmanuel ASJM are the founders of this Monastery.

Our Motto

To be martyred for Christ and His Church

Today, there are around 50 members including sisters and candidates undergoing formation in five houses of Abhishekagni Sisters in India and abroad:

This monastery, which relies solely on Divine Providence, has God and the people of God as its only wealth. By following the example of Jesus, who combined the love for God and the salvation of souls, the ASJM community also integrates monastic life with apostolic ministry. Two weeks in a month are spent for ministries, and two weeks are set aside for life of contemplation and intercessory prayers. By opening up doors for new ministries of the Holy Spirit and building up the body of Christ, and by accepting the motto ‘For Christ and His Church’, ASJM monastery stands as the power source of the Church.