Major Archbishop to lead the consecration at St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Niranam

The consecration of the reconstructed St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church at Niranam will be held on Saturday and Sunday.

Major Archbishop of Thiruvananthapuram Cleemis Mar Baselios will lead the consecration service. Metropolitan Archbishop of Thiruvalla Thomas Mar Koorilos will be the co-celebrant.

The Major Archbishop and other dignitaries will be accorded a reception on their arrival at the Kadapra junction at 2 p.m. The first phase of the consecration ceremony will begin at 2.45 p.m.

A public meeting will also be held in connection with the consecration ceremony on the church premises at 4.30 p.m. Minister for Public Works P.J. Joseph will inaugurate the meeting and the Major Archbishop will preside over the function. Archbishop Thomas Mar Koorilos will welcome the gathering. P.K. Narayana Panicker, Nair Service Society general secretary, will release a souvenir.