Syrian Orthodox Church Installed New Patriarch

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Syrian Orthodox Church Installed New Patriarch

Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II is installed the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East. He is the supreme Head of the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch. The liturgical ceremony of installation was celebrated in St Peter and Paul Cathedral, Maarat Saydnaya, Syria on 29 May 2014. Moran Mor Baselios Thomas I Catholicos, the Catholicos of the East and Chief Metropolitan of India, presided over the ceremony. Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II is the successor of Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I who died on 21 March 2014.

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church extends it best wishes to the new Patriarch and prays for a long and fruitful ministry.

New Corepiscopoi and Ramban for the Eparchy of Mavelikara

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New Corepiscopoi and Ramban for the Eparchy of Mavelikara

On the recommendation of the Eparchial Bishop of Mavelikkara, Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios and with the consent of the HES convoked from 10 to 14 March 2014 His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of the Syro -Malankara Catholic Church conferred the title of Corepiscopo on Msgr George Charuvila and, Rev. Fr Jose Kadakampallil, and the title of Ramban on Rev. Fr Daniel Kochuvila from the Eparchy of Mavelikkara on Monday, 19 May 2014. The liturgical ceremony of conferral was officiated by the Catholicos on Wednesday 21 May 2014 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Punnamoodu, Mavelikkara.

Msgr. George son of Charuvila Puthenveettil Idichandy and Annamma was born on 8 March 1954 at Poruvazhi, Kollam. He was ordained priest on 20 December 1979 after the priestly formation in St. Aloysius Minor Seminary Thiruvananthapuram and St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Aluva. He rendered service as parish priest of 30 parishes in the Major Archieparchy of Thiruvananthapuram, and the Eparchy of Mavelikkara. He was the principal of Higher Secondary School in Madras and Secretary of Mar Gregorios College. He served as the Finance Officer of eparchy of Mavelikkara. At present he is rendering service as the Vicar General of the eparchy.

Rev. Fr Jose, the son of Kadakampally K Oommen and Rachel was born on 27 July 1942 at Puthoor. He was ordained priest on 10 December 1967 after the priestly formation in St. Aloysius Minor Seminary Thiruvananthapuram and St Joseph’s Major Seminary Mangalapuram. He rendered his service as the parish priest of 35 parishes in the undivided Archieparchy of Thiruvananthapuram. He has also served as the Manager of the Bethany Estate Mukkampala, Spiritual Father of the Malankara Major Seminary and Rector of the Mar Ivanios Minor Seminary Kallumala. At present he is rendering service as the Vicar of Malankara Catholic Church at Kadambanad as the District Vicar of the Ecclesiastical District of Kadampanad.

Rev. Fr Daniel, the son of Kochuvila Geevarghese and Aleyamma, was born on 21 April 1944 at Nallila, Kollam. He was ordained priest on 15 March 1971 after the priestly formation in St. Aloysius Minor Seminary Thiruvananthapuram and St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Kottayam. He rendered his service as the parish priest of about 40 parishes in the undivided Archieparchy of Trivandrum. He was the Secretary to Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios. He served as the Director of Kuriode Hospital and the Pious Association of the Eparchy of Mavelikkara, District Vicar of Ecclesiastical Districts of Kottarakkara and Kollam, Spiritual Father of the Mar Ivanios Minor Seminary Kallumala. At present he is the vicar of the Malankara Catholic Church, Kundara.

New Corepiscopoi for the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta

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New Corepiscopoi for the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta

On the recommendation of the Eparchial Bishop of Pathanamthitta Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom and with the consent of the HES convoked from 10 to 14 March 2014 His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of the Syro -Malankara Catholic Church conferred the title of Corepiscopo on Rev. Fr George Jacob Kizhakethil, Rev. Fr Daniel Kuzhithadathil and Msgr. Jose Chamakalayil, from the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta, on Monday, 19 May 2014. The liturgical ceremony of conferral was officiated by the Catholicos on Tuesday 20 May 2014 at St Peter’s Cathedral, Pathanamthitta.

Rev. Fr George Jacob son of Kizhakethil, K G Jacob and Mary Jacob was born on 19 October 1941 at Mylapra. He was ordained priest on 27 December 1967 after the priestly formation in St. Aloysius Minor Seminary Thiruvananthapuram and St. Joseph’s Major Seminary Alahabad. He rendered his service as parish priest in 13 parishes in the Major Archieparchy of Thiruvananthapuram, and the Eparchy of Mavelikkara. He served as the Director of Social Service of the Archieparchy of Thiruvananthapuram and as Finance Officer in the Eparchy of Mavelikkara. At present he is the vicar of Malankara Catholic Church, Kattoor, in the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta.

Rev. Fr Daniel Kuzhithadathil son of Kuzhithadathil Oommen Idicula and Rahelamma was born on 4 March 1951 at Ullannoor. He was ordained priest on 4 April 1978 after the priestly formation in St. Aloysius Minor Seminary Thiruvananthapuram and Major Seminary at Trichnopoly. He rendered his service as the parish priest of 19 parishes in the Major Archieparchy of Thiruvananthapuram. He was the Professor (1983-2006) and Principal (2000-2006) of Mar Ivanios College. From 2009 onwards he is rendering his service as chief Coordinator in Extra Territorial Regions of the SMCC in India.

Rev. Msgr. Jose Chamakkalayil, son of Chamakkalayil CM Thomas and Sosamma was born on 4 January 1953 at Mylapra. He was ordained priest on 5 April 1978 after the priestly formation in St. Aloysius Minor Seminary Thiruvananthapuram and St Joseph Major Seminary, Mangalapuram. He rendered his service as the parish priest of about 52 parishes in the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum. He served as the Director of MCYM, Finance Officer of the Archieparchy of Thiruvananthapuram and Malankara Major Seminary. He is an outstanding preacher of the Word of God. He was the principal of Higher Secondary School in Madras. From 2007-10 he was the Rector of the St Aloysius Minor Seminary Thiruvananthapuram. From 2009 onwards he is rendering service as proto syncellus of the eparchy of Pathanamthitta.

Relics of Saint Pope John Paul II Installed

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Relics of Saint Pope John Paul II Installed

The Relic of St. Pope John Paul II is installed at the Syro-Malankara Catholic Parish of St John Paul II at Mannanthala, Trivandrum. The relic, brought from Vatican by Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, was taken in a solemn procession at 4 pm on 4 May 2014 from St. Mary’s Cathedral Pattom Trivandrum, which the saint had visited in the year 1986, to the Mar Ivanios College Chapel which is now used as the parish church and installed there for public veneration. It is the first parish in the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church named after Saint John Paul II, who was canonized in the Catholic Church on 27 April 2014. His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of Trivanadrum, Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios, the Auxiliary Bishop of Trivandrum, Rt. Rev. Mannikkarott Geevarghese Corepiscopo, and Very Rev. Msgr Mathew Manakkarakavil, the Sybcellus of the Major Archieparchy of Trivvandrum, Very Rev. Fr James Paravila, the Protopresbyter of Trivandrum, many Rev. Priests, Rev. Sisters and Faithful participated in the solemn procession and installation ceremony. Rev. Fr Nelson Valiyaveettil is the parish priest of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church of St John Paul II.

Sr James SIC is called to Eternal Rest

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Sr James SIC is called to Eternal Rest

Sr James SIC, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Imitation of Christ, Tiruvalla Province, is called to eternal reward on Tuesday 29 April, 2014. She was 82 years old. She belongs to Thachedathu, Thekkepunnathanam family, Kunnathanam.

The funeral service was held at 3.30 pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 at Provincial house, Tiruvalla. His Grace Most Rev. Thomas Mar Koorilos officiated the funeral service.

She served as a teacher in different schools at Anchalpetty, Piravom and Tirumoolapuram and as Superior in Mannar and Veliyanadu Bethany Convents.

May God reward her Eternal Rest.

St. Pope John Paul II Chayachithra Prayanam

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St. Pope John Paul II Chayachithra Prayanam

A portrait of Saint John Paul II was taken out in procession under the leadership of the MCYM Trivandrum unit. It started at 1 pm on Saturday, 26 April 2014, from Mar Ivanios College Chapel, Nalanchira and went round the places like Mannamthala, Aruviode, Mukkolackal , Vazhzyila, Peroorkada, Vellayamblam, Palayam, PMG and Pattom returned to Mar Ivanios College Chapel towards the end of the day.

Thomas Mar Eusebius Felicitated His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II

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Thomas Mar Eusebius Felicitated His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II

A delegation headed by His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius, Bishop of the Exarchate in the USA greeted & felicitated His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, the newly elected Patriarch of the Orthodox Syrian Church of Antioch. Mar Eusebius expressed the heartfelt joy of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church for the election of His Holiness as Patriarch of Antioch and All the East. In return, His Holiness expressed his commitment to ecumenism and to unity by leading the flock of Christ in a spirit of ecumenism. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery, Very Rev. Fr. Mangalath, Rev. Fr. William OIC, Rev. Fr. Sathyan OIC, Rev. Fr. Abraham Kizhakkedathu and a lay person were in the delegation.

The installation of the new Patriarch is to be held in Syria on the Feast of Ascension.

Meeting of the Exarchate Pastoral Council – USA

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Meeting of the Exarchate Pastoral Council – USA

An ordinary meeting of the Pastoral Council of the Exarchate was held at 10.00 am. on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Exarchate Chancery, Elmont, New York. His Excellency Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius presided over the meeting. The meeting started with a reflection on the Word of God led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery, Vicar General of the Exarchate. The agenda of the meeting included amendments on the Statutes of the Exarchate, forthcoming Regional Family Conferences, Convention 2015, presentation of the financial accounts of the year 2013, etc.. Mr. Alexander Mammen and Mr. Mohan Varughese were elected as the Auditors. The meeting concluded with noon prayers and lunch. Around 35 members participated in the meeting.

KCBC shares the anxiety expressed by the people of the high ranges

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KCBC shares the anxiety expressed by the people of the high ranges

The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) shares the anxiety expressed by the people of the high ranges at the lack of clarity in the implementation of the Kasturirangan report. KCBC expresses its strong resentment for unnecessarily prolonging the decision and causing undue hardships to the farmers until the wake of the declaration of the election to the Parliament. The Bishops’ Council does not look upon the steps taken by the state government with suspicion. The decision to revise the boundaries of the ecologically sensitive area in the 123 villages of Kerala ameliorates their anxiety. And we do trust the assurance given by the Chief Minister of Kerala that a draft notification will be published within two days, putting an end to the anxieties of the people living in the Western Ghats’ region. We are waiting to see the promise materialized. If this assurance is not materialized in a time bound manner, the entire responsibility for its consequences will be on the Government.

Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos President, Kerala Catholic Bishop’s Council.

Heartfelt Condolences on the sad demise of His Holiness Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I of the Orthodox Syrian Church of Anioch

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Heartfelt Condolences on the sad demise of His Holiness Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I of the Orthodox Syrian Church of Anioch

We place on record our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of His Holiness Patriarch Moran Mor Igatius Zakka I of the Orthodox Syrian Church of Antioch and convey our prayers. The deep rooted relationship and the paternal affection His Holiness the Patriarch had for the Malankara Christian Community were really great.

The contributions made by His Holiness Patriarch Zakka I along with Blessed Pope John Paul II of happy memory in pursuit of unity between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church have been immensely valuable. I have been fortunate to visit His Holiness the Patriarch recently at his residence in Lebanon. I remember with gratitude the particular affection His Holiness showed to the Eastern Churches and to the Malankara Catholic Church and especially towards me personally.

I convey my condolences and prayers to the entire bereaved Orthodox Syrian Church especially his sheep in Malankara. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council and the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church join this bereavement and pray for the departed soul. On behalf of the Catholic Church in India, I convey the condolences and prayers to all the Faithful of the Orthodox Syrian Church.

+ Baselios Cardinal Cleemis
Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church,
President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India &
Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council.

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