A Historic Celebration at Pattom Cathedral
On January 2, 2025, the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church embarked on a spiritually significant journey as His Eminent Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Church, inaugurated the Global Catholic Jubilee Year at the St. Mary’s Major Archieparchial Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum. This momentous occasion was marked by the lighting of the Jubilee Flame, symbolising a renewed commitment to grace, unity, and service among the faithful worldwide.
Holy Qurbono and the Spirit of Renewal
The day’s celebrations commenced with the solemn Holy Qurbono led by His Eminent Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos. During the liturgy, His Eminence Cardinal Mar George Jacob Koovakad delivered an insightful homily, urging the faithful to deepen their faith and engage with the mission of the Church during this Jubilee Year.
Launch of the Malankara Mobile Application and Malankaramap.com
A Technological Leap Forward
In a pivotal moment of the celebration, His Beatitude launched the Malankara Mobile Application and the Malankaramap.com website, two groundbreaking digital initiatives aimed at enhancing the Church’s connectivity and accessibility.
- The Malankara Mobile Application provides the faithful with access to Church history, liturgical resources, and spiritual content, making it an essential tool for deepening faith in the modern age.
- Malankaramap.com, created by Angelo Alummoottil, serves as a global directory for locating Syro-Malankara Catholic churches across eparchies and countries, offering detailed information about Church services, locations, and events. His Beatitude expressed heartfelt gratitude to Angelo Alummoottil for his dedicated work on this project.
An Outpouring of Gratitude and Well-Wishes
The Feast Day celebration of His Beatitude witnessed a remarkable convergence of Church leaders, political figures, and social dignitaries who gathered to extend their blessings and wishes.
- Bishop Mor Severios Kuriakose, alongside clergy and laity, personally visited His Beatitude to convey warm wishes.
- Adoor Prakash MP, Dean Kuriakose MP, VS Sivakumar, PC Vishnunadh MLA, Shashi Tharoor MP, and Anto Antony MP were among the many dignitaries who paid their respects and offered their greetings.
- Prominent leaders including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Speaker AN Shamseer, Ramesh Chennithala, and EP Jayarajan attended the festivities, showcasing the broad-reaching influence and respect for His Beatitude within and beyond the Church.
Honouring Contributions to Society
In a notable gesture, His Beatitude was presented with a copy of Sabha Samvadam, a compilation of Paloode Ravi’s 15 years of legislative speeches, published by Sreshta Publications. This honour underscored His Beatitude’s role as a bridge between spiritual and social dimensions.
A Call to Spiritual Unity
His Beatitude, addressing the faithful, reminded everyone of the significance of the Jubilee Year, a time for spiritual renewal, service, and evangelisation. His message resonated deeply with attendees, urging them to walk together in faith and unity. His Eminence Cardinal Mar George Jacob Koovakad, in his homily, encouraged the faithful to embrace the opportunities of the Jubilee Year as a time to reflect and act upon Christ’s love in their communities.
A Day of Grace and Celebration
The Jubilee Year Inauguration and Feast Day Celebration at Pattom Cathedral was not merely an event but a reflection of the vibrant and enduring spirit of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. As prayers, blessings, and good wishes filled the day, the Church reaffirmed its mission to be a light of hope and grace in the world.
Let us continue to keep His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos and our Church in our prayers as we embark on this transformative Jubilee Year. May this time be one of profound blessings and spiritual growth for all.
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