The 64th Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios at Gurgaon

Delhi Malankara Catholic Association and Delhi Regional Pastoral Council unitedly celebrated the 64th Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios on 22nd and 23rd July 2017 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Nebsarai, New Delhi.

The padayatra in relation with the commemoration of the 64thfeast of Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios started from Mother Mary Malankara Catholic Church Ghaziabad on 22nd July 2017. The padayatra started after The Holy Qurbono, Gurugram Diocese Vicar General Msgr. Shaji Manikullam was the main celebrant for the Holy Qurbono and all our regional parish priest were co-celebrants. Msgr. Shaji Manikullam blessed the Vallikurishu, handed over to Padayatra Captain Rev. Fr. Benny OIC, DMCA Gen Secretary Mr. Sijin Mathew & MCYM Delhi Regional President Mr. Sijo Sunny and Msgr. inaugurated the Padayatra.

After refreshment, Padayathra proceeded to Nebsarai Cathedral via Indirapuram Velankanni Church, after a grand reception at Velankanni Church, by noon padayathra reached at St. George Malankara Catholic Church, Mayur Vihar. At Mayur Vihar Church padayathra traditionally received by Parish Vicar Rev. Fr. Felix OIC and Parish members and followed by Dhoopa Prarthana. After reception everyone had lunch and rest.

In the evening by 3.30 PM padayathra re-started from Mayur Vihar and proceed to Jasola. By 7.30 PM padayathra reached at St. Jude Malankara Catholic Church, Jasola. At Jasola Church padayathra traditionally received by Parish members and followed by Dhoopa Prarthana. After grand reception everyone had dinner and halt for the day.

On 23rd July 2017, at 6.00 AM the padayathra started after Morning Prayer from Jasola Church and proceed to final destination of St. Mary’s Cathedral Nebsarai. By 10.30 AM padayathra reached at St. Mary’s Cathedral. H E Vincent Mar Paulose along with Cathedral Vicar Rev Fr. Philips Vazhakunnath and Parish Members received the padayathra.

The two days long celebrations concluded with the solemn Holy Qurbono celebrated by H E Vincent Mar Paulose Bishop of Marthandom Diocese and the entire regional priest were co-celebrants. The second day concluded with Dhoopa Prarthana, Special Prayer, Luthiniya, Nercha and Agape.   

Around 800 devotees participated in the two days celebrations from all over the Delhi Region. The celebration was very much delightful to all the devotees participated in Padayathra, Holy Qurbono and Prayers. Devotees went to home with full of joy and peace in heart.
All the preparations were done in the headship of Proto Presbyter Rev Fr. Sam Pathackal and team members Mr. K. G John (Vice President), Mr. Sijin Mathew (Gen. Secretary), Mr. Sunny Mathew (Secretary), Mrs. Valsamma Simon (Secretary), Mr. T. Thomas (Treasurer) and Mr. Jayan Mathew (Joint-Treasurer).