PEFCOC Theological College

PEFCOC was founded in the month of August 1981 in Vizianagram, when Mr. Priyanath Rufus was working as a Lecturer in Maharajah's College. The inspiration has been drawn almost a decade before when he came across, in the study of European History, the chapter on Crusades which have been fought between Muslims and Christians. The word Crusades and Crusaders have attracted his attention, and an interesting idea struck his mind saying, "Why not our young men and woman become crusaders, not to fight Muslims, but to fight Satan." Thus the title of the Organization came into existence. As the Lord inspired Mr. Rufas with this idea, he undertook a fast for thirty nights, from July 5th through August 3rd of 1981, and on the August 4th formally launched the work of the organization and dedicated PEFCOC for the glory of God and for His holy service.