Mor Anthonios Evangelical Mission Trust
CANAAN
THE PROMISED LAND FOR ELDERS
A comforting home for senior citizens.
Located in the serene surroundings of Thiruvanchoor, Kottayam, Canaan is a place where elders are accompanied in love, upheld in prayer, and cared for in body, mind, and soul within a warm and homely environment.
About Canaan SeniorCare
Canaan is a ministry of the Mor Anthonios Evangelical Mission Trust, Thiruvanchoor, under the spiritual guidance of Managing Trustee H.G. Zacharias Mor Philaxinos Metropolitan. By the grace of God, we offer elders a home where Orthodox faith, compassionate care, and dignified living come together.
- • 2.5-acre estate with warm, courtyard-like architecture and garden views.
- • Safe, nurturing community life shaped by common prayer and fellowship.
- • Clinical support through partnership with Mar Sleeva Medicity Hospital, Palai.
Our Mission & Vision
To be a “Canaan” — a promised land of rest — for elders who have laboured in family, Church, and society, offering them a home where:
- • the Name of the Holy Trinity is honored each day,
- • the weak are lifted up with tenderness,
- • and every resident is accompanied in their journey toward eternal hope.
The entrance is nested in greenery, welcoming elders and visitors into a calm, shaded environment.
Rooms Dedicated to Peace
Each accommodation at Canaan is designed to provide rest, privacy, and a deep sense of home. Thoughtful interior choices, familiar textures, soft natural light, and elder–friendly layouts make every room a place of tranquility.
Family, Memory & Joy of Life
- • Time with visiting family and grandchildren.
- • Spaces for storytelling, laughter, and memory-sharing.
- • Emotional accompaniment and empathetic listening.
- • Respect for traditions, customs, and personal histories.
- • Encouragement of hobbies, crafts, and gentle activities.
Our elders are sources of legacy and wisdom. We provide an environment where they can recall memories, share stories, and experience joy in the evening season of life — surrounded by affection, respect, and community warmth. Medical needs are supported through our partnership with Mar Sleeva Medicity Hospital, Palai, while emotional and spiritual life is nurtured at Canaan.
Spiritual Life in the Orthodox Tradition
Life at Canaan flows around the altar and the Word of God: Holy Qurbana, daily prayers, and the remembrance of saints form the rhythm of our days.
Recreation and Leisure
Recreation here is gentle and dignified — rooted in gratitude, memory, and shared stories rather than noise and rush.
Care & Practical Services
- • Interest-free, refundable security deposit.
- • Common dining with option for room service.
- • 24×7 nursing and caregiving support.
- • Guest room for visiting family members.
- • Simple, eco-aware campus maintenance.
- • Housekeeping, laundry, and assistance in daily tasks.
- • Community gatherings and feast-day celebrations.
- • Transport coordination for hospital visits when needed.
- • Quiet corners for personal prayer and reflection.
A Spiritual Family, Not Just a Facility
At Canaan, elders are not “patients” or “residents” first — they are beloved parents, grandparents, and faithful members of the Body of Christ. We simply walk beside them in this season of life, with reverence and gratitude.
The campus is built for togetherness: benches, gardens, verandas and quiet corners where friendships grow naturally and family visits feel unhurried.
Friendship and conversation in the open air, with time to sit and simply be.
Contact & Location
Ettumanoor – Thiruvanchoor Bypass,
Mor Gregorian Retreat Centre Campus,
Thiruvanchoor Post, Kottayam, Kerala 686019.
All admissions and details are handled with sensitivity, in line with Church values and legal guidelines.