13th Holy Episcopal Synod of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church began

Trivandrum: The 13th Holy Episcopal Synod of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church began at the Catholicate Centre, Trivandrum on 05 March 2012. Major Archbishop His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos presides over the Synod. Archbishop His Grace Thomas Mar Koorilos, His Excellencies Most Rev. Dr. Most Rev. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios, Most Rev.  Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Most Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios, Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas, Most Rev.  Abraham Mar Julios, Most Rev. Dr. Vincent Mar Paulos, Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius, Most Rev. Dr. Jacob Mar Barnabas, Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Anthonios, Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios and Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Stephanos are present in the Synod. The Holy Episcopal Synod began with Holy Qurbono at Catholicate Centre Chapel. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis was the main celebrant. The Holy Synod will conclude on 8 March 2012.