Tiruvalla – 25 April 2025
In a profound gesture of respect and fraternity, a memorial service in honour of the late Pope Francis was organised under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Tiruvalla and the Tiruvalla Citizens’ Forum on 25 April 2025.
The memorial proceedings commenced with a silent march, beginning from the S.C.S. Campus of the Mar Thoma Church. The march was inaugurated with an introductory address by His Grace Theodosios Mar Thoma Metropolitan. The procession, marked by prayerful silence and reflection, concluded at the St. John’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Tiruvalla.
Following the procession, a memorial meeting was held at the cathedral under the presidency of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mor Koorilos, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla.
Prominent leaders across ecclesial and civic spheres addressed the gathering, including:
- His Grace Thomas Samuel Thirumeni of the C.S.I. Church,
- His Grace Geevarghese Mar Aprem (Malankara Church),
- Adv. Mathew T. Thomas, M.L.A.,
- Swami Nirvritananda,
- Imam Hafiz Muhammad Irfan Baqavi,
- Adv. Biju Oommen, General Secretary of the Orthodox Church Association,
- and Mrs. Anu George, Chairperson of the Tiruvalla Municipal Council.
The arrangements for the memorial were coordinated by Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Isaac Parappallil, Chief Vicar General; Fr. Mathew Punakulam, Vicar of the Cathedral; Fr. Cherian Kurisummoottil; Mr. Biju Palathingal; and Mr. Cyriac V. John.
The memorial was a poignant expression of gratitude, unity, and respect across denominations and faiths—truly reflecting the spirit of Pope Francis, who embraced dialogue, compassion, and service as hallmarks of his pontificate.
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