Mar Abo took the boy under his protection and brought him to the church he was nurturing in Kadamattom. There, he offered him shelter, education, and the name that would later echo across the land. The boy learned quickly, absorbing lessons on scripture, language, logic, and prayer. But he also learned other, less openly discussed subjects. Mar Abo had a reputation for knowing mystical practices that blended spiritual discipline with ancient esoteric knowledge. Whispered traditions claimed he understood exorcism, mantras, and hidden rituals that could influence unseen forces. Though the church avoided public discussion of such matters, people firmly believed these abilities existed.