Rev. A.P. Jacob: A Priest Who Lived Dangerously for Justice and Peace
Shibi Peter For nearly a decade until the early 1990s, I had believed that Rev. A.P. Jacob was a presbyter of the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese. This assumption was shaped by his frequent presence in most of the parishes where my father ministered. However, it was his vibrant participation in the People’s Faith Liberation Movement and the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocesan Youth Movement that truly confirmed this impression. At a time when priests who fearlessly stood on the side of justice were rare, Rev. A.P. Jacob distinguished himself for precisely that reason. His unwavering faith in the Kingdom of God and the fellowship nurtured through grassroots collectives gave him the courage to take such a stand. The unique affinity he shared with the people and various movements of the Madhya Kerala Diocese played a formative role in shaping his mission and theological outlook. Rev. A.P. Jacob served as the General Secretary of the Kerala Christian Council (KCC) during the presidency of Rt. Rev. T.S....