60th Feast of Commemoration of Mar Ivanios, Padayatra

The Padayatra to the tomb of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios during his 60th Feast of Commemoration started on Wednesday 10 July 2013 after the concelebration of the Holy Qurbono, from Ranni-Perunnadu, the cradle of Reunion movement. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos, was the main celebrant of the Holy Qurbono. His Beatitude inaugurated the flag-off ceremony by giving the “Vallykurishu” which was brought solemnly from the St. Thomas Ecumenical church, Nilackel, to Mr. Shijo V. Varghese,(MCYM Pathanamthitta Eparchial President), and MCYM flag to Mr. Jessan Mathew, (MCYM Pathanamthitta Eparchial General Secretary).

Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC (Curia Bishop), Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios (Auxiliary Bishop of Major Archieparchy of Trivandum), Rev. Msgr. Jose Chamakalayil (Chief Vicar General, Eparchy of Pathanamthitta), Rev. Msgr. Chacko Thadathil (Vicar General, Eparchy of Pathanamthitta), Rt. Rev. Mathews Ramban, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kizhakethil,(MCYM Pathanamthitta Eparchial Director), Rev. Priests, Rev. Sisters, the leaders of MCYM and many faithful were present during the flag-off ceremony. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, and Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios, joined the Padayatra reciting prayers.

The Padayatrees from various places will join the main Padayatra and reach the Tomb at 5.00 pm on Sunday 14 July 2013. It will be followed by the Dhoopaprarthana at the Tomb Chapel.