Reception to Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos on his return from Rome

His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, returned from Rome on 30 November 2012 after his investiture as Cardinal by the Holy Father. He was received at the airport by His Excellencies Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios and Very Rev. Fr. James Paravilayil and other priests and dignitaries at 9.30 a.m. From the airport the Cardinal went to St. Mary’s Cathedral Church, Pattom. Most Rev. Jacob Mar Barnabas and Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nediyath, Cathedral Vicar garlanded His Beatitude at the entrance of the Tomb Chapel. It was followed by Dhoopaprarthana. His Beatitude imparted apostolic blessings to all gathered in the Chapel.