Church Renewal Day Celebration and Reception for Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos

The Church Renewal Day was celebrated at the St. George Malankara Syrian Catholic Church in Uppatty, Nilgiris Bathery diocese, on November 12, 2023. The celebration was also marked by the reception of Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the head and father of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church.

The day began with a morning prayer service led by the parish vicar, Rev. Mathews Karivulliyil Corepiscopa. This was followed by a Divine Mercy adoration and praise led by Fr. Biju. Vicar general Msgr. Jacob Olikkal led a class on the Holy Eucharist.

The reception for Cardinal Cleemis was then held. He was the main celebrant of the Holy Eucharist, which was also attended by children who were receiving their First Holy Communion.

Various religious organizations honored Cardinal Cleemis by presenting him with Bibles. He then honored the parish vicar, who was recently elevated to the position of Corepiscopa, and the parents of priests and nuns who were born in the parish.

The Church Renewal Day celebration came to a close with a blessing from Cardinal Cleemis.

The following dignitaries were present at the celebration:

• The main vicar general of the Bathery diocese, Msgr. Sebastian Keypullil Coorepiscopa
• Rev. Jacob Chandekakkat Coorepiscopa
• Rev. Mathews Arampankudiyil Coorepiscopa
• Msgr. Jacob Olikkal
• The Nilgiris diocese proto vicar, Fr. John S
• Respected priests, nuns, and laypeople from other parishes in the Nilgiris district

Key Points:

• The Church Renewal Day was celebrated at the St. George Malankara Syrian Catholic Church in Uppatty, Nilgiris Bathery diocese, on November 12, 2023.
• The celebration was also marked by the reception of Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the head and father of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church.
• The day began with a morning prayer service, followed by a Divine Mercy adoration and praise, and a class on the Holy Eucharist.
• The reception for Cardinal Cleemis was held, and he was also the main celebrant of the Holy Eucharist.
• Various religious organizations honored Cardinal Cleemis, and he honored the parish vicar and the parents of priests and nuns who were born in the parish.
• The Church Renewal Day celebration came to a close with a blessing from Cardinal Cleemis.