60th Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Mar Ivanios

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church solemnly celebrated the 60th Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios on 15 July 2013. The Padayatra to the tomb of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios started on Wednesday 10 July from Perunadu. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, Most Rev. Abraham Mar Julios, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, and Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios gave leadership to the Padayatra. More than 4000 Padayatrees from Trivandrum Major Archieparchy, Tiruvalla Archieparchy, the Eparchies of Marthandum, Mavelikara, ETRI and ETR in UAE joined the main Padayatra and reached the Tomb at 6.00 pm on Sunday 14 July and was received at the Tomb chapel. This was followed byevening prayer and a candle procession that started from the church going through John Paul II gate, Catholicate Centre, and St. Mary’s School and reached the Tomb Chapel through the main gate of the Church. It was followed by Dhoopaprarthna and night vigil.

His Eminence Cardinal Louis Antonio Taglay, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Manila, Philippines, was the chief guest at the 60th Feast of Commemoration. His Eminence was given a warm reception at the entrance of the Cathedral at 8.30 am. It was followed by the Holy Qurbono. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis was the main celebrant. His Eminence Cardinal Louis Antonio Taglay, delivered the homily during the Holy Qurbono. His Grace Most Rev. Soosa Pakiam,(Archbishop of the Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum), His Excellencies Most Rev. Most Rev. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios, Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom. Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios, Most Rev. Joseph Mar Thomas, Most Rev. Abraham Mar Julios, Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos, Most Rev. Jacob Mar Barnabas, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios, Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios and Most Rev. Philipos Mar Stephanos and many Rev. Priests concelebrated the Holy Qurbono.

A public meeting followed the Holy Qurbono. Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios gave a profile of His Eminence Cardinal Louis Antonio Taglay and welcomed him to the gathering. Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos and His Grace Most Rev. Soosa Pakiam delivered a speech of commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios. Fourth edition of the book “Archbishop Mar Ivanios’’ written by Rev. Fr. Thomas Inchakalody was released by His Grace Most Rev. Soosa Pakiam by giving the first copy to Sri. Philip Kadavil, President MCA. It was followed by the Dhoopaprarthana at the Tomb Chapel. The celebrations concluded with the apostolic blessing by His Beatitude and agape. A large number of religious and faithful participated in the celebration.

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