Padayatra 2014 started

The Padayatra to the tomb of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios during his 61st Feast of Commemoration started on Thursday 10 July 2014 from Ranni-Perunnadu, the cradle of the Reunion Movement.

Holy Qurbono was concelebrated by His Excellency Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Bishop of Pathanamthitta Eparchy with His Excellency Thomas Mar Anthonios, Curia Bishop and Chancellor, His Excellency Samuel Mar Irenios, Auxiliary Bishop of Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum. His Excellency Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom inaugurated the flag-off ceremony by giving the Vallykuris which was brought solemnly from the St. Thomas ecumenical church, Nilackel, to Mr. Shijo V. Varghese, (President, MCYM Pathanamthitta Eparchi), and MCYM flag to Mr. Jessan Mathew, (General Secretary, MCYM Pathanamthitta Eparchi). Rt Rev. Msgr. Jose Chamakalayil Corepiscopo (Chief Vicar General, Eparchy of Pathanamthitta), Rev. Fr John Thundiyath, District Vicar of Ranny- Perunadu, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kayyalackal, Secretary, Synodal Commission for Youth, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kizhakethil,(Director, MCYM Eparchy of Pathanamthitta), Rev. Priests, Rev. Sisters, the leaders of MCYM and many faithful were present during the flag-off ceremony. Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC joined the Padayatra reciting prayers.

The Padayatrees from various places will join the main Padayatra and reach the Tomb at 5.00 pm on Monday, 14 July, 2014. It will be followed by the Dhoopaprarthana at the Tomb Chapel.