The newly appointed apostolic nuncio to Kazakhstan, His Grace George Panamthundil, was received by His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the head and father of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, at the St. Mary’s Major Archepiscopal Cathedral in Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, on September 16, 2023.
The reception was followed by a Holy Mass celebrated by His Grace George Panamthundil, in the co-celebration of the other bishops and priests. The Apostolic Nuncio to India, His Grace Leopoldo Girelli, also attended the ceremonies and offered his congratulations.
Clergy and laity from the church also attended the ceremonies.