Malankara Catholic Church Participates in FIAT Mission Grand Gathering 2025 at Chethipuzha

Chethipuzha, Changanassery – April 27 to May 4, 2025
The FIAT Mission Grand Gathering (GGM) 2025 was solemnly inaugurated at Chethipuzha, Changanassery, on 27 April 2025, bringing together missionaries from across India for a week of fellowship, dialogue, and renewal in the spirit of the missionary mandate.

Crossing the boundaries of traditions, languages, and cultures, the Grand Gathering serves as a vibrant forum for encounter, testimony, and the strengthening of missionary zeal.

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, through the Eparchy of Gurgaon-Delhi, is joyfully participating in this national missionary exhibition. As part of the exhibition, a dedicated stall representing the Malankara Mar Ivanios Mission was officially inaugurated by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mor Anthonios O.I.C., Bishop of the Eparchy of St. John Chrysostom, Gurgaon-Delhi.

Mission Coordinator Rev. Fr. Sam Pathackal, along with Mr. Biju George, Ms. Jancy, Ms. Anu, Mr. Leo Biju, Sr. Nimya Rose D.M., and deacons Sangeeth Mulamoottil and Anso M, led the Church’s missionary presence at the exhibition, welcoming visitors and presenting the missionary spirit of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church.

On 30 April 2025, the Holy Qurbono according to the Malankara Rite will be celebrated at 9:00 AM, offering a powerful witness to the Church’s living tradition and vibrant liturgical life amidst the gathering of missionary communities.

The FIAT Mission Exhibition features numerous stalls from various missionary organisations and regions across India, showcasing the richness and diversity of the Catholic Church’s evangelising mission.

Through its active participation, the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church once again bears witness to the enduring vision of Venerable Archbishop Mar Ivanios: to bring the light of the Gospel to all peoples, strengthened by the deep roots of tradition and the call to ever-renewed missionary outreach.