Parassala — The 28th memorial of His Excellency Lawrence Mar Aprem, a shepherd deeply beloved for his devoted service to the Malankara Catholic Church, was marked with profound solemnity and spiritual fervour by the Malankara Catholic Association (MCA) of the Parassala Eparchy. This sacred commemoration, rooted in our Church’s venerable traditions, offered a vivid reminder of the enduring legacy left by the late bishop.
The Holy Qurbono was celebrated at Mar Aprem Thirumeni’s own parish church, Velle Lumbu, also known as Mar Aprem Nagar. Presiding over the Divine Liturgy were His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mor Eusebius, Bishop of Parassala, alongside His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Vincent Mor Paulos, Bishop of the Marthandam Eparchy. Their joint presence symbolised the unity and continuity of the Church’s apostolic mission.
In the sacred stillness following the liturgy, members of the MCA set forth on a pilgrimage to the final resting place of Mar Aprem Thirumeni at the Marthandam Cathedral Church. Their procession, steeped in prayer and reverence, was a moving testament to the deep spiritual bond that unites the faithful across our ecclesiastical districts.
Along the pilgrimage route, the procession received warm hospitality from several Malankara Catholic parishes. Parishioners and clergy alike greeted the pilgrims with heartfelt devotion, welcoming them through liturgical receptions and the singing of spiritual hymns. Such gestures reflected a shared commitment to honour the memory of a shepherd whose life was a beacon of faith and dedication.
Mar Aprem Thirumeni’s tireless service and pastoral zeal remain an inspiring call to all, especially to the younger faithful, inviting them to deepen their spiritual journey and commitment to the Church’s sacred mission. Under the stewardship of the MCA, this commemoration preserved the Church’s canonical dignity while reaffirming the vital importance of remembering and venerating the lives of our holy shepherds.
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