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Ruhalaya Major Seminary

Ruhalaya is the major seminary of the Missionary Society of St Thomas the Apostle (MST). It is situated at the outskirts of Ujjain, a city of historical and religious importance in Madhya Pradesh, India. Ruhalaya Philosophate was started in 1986 and the Theologate in 1997. Ruhalaya Philosophy faculty is affiliated to the Pontifical Urban University, Rome through the Decree No.1020 of the Congregation for Catholic Education, Rome, dated 22 October, 1998.

Ruhalaya Theology faculty is affiliated to Paulastya Vidyapeedam Vadavathoor, Kottayam, Kerala through the Decree No. 1068/2006/4 of the Congregation for Catholic Education, Rome, dated 15 September, 2006The name 'Ruhalaya' is the combination of the Syriac word Ruha (Holy Spirit) and the Sanskrit word Laya. Read more..