The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church solemnly celebrated the 60th Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios on 15 July 2013. The Padayatra to the tomb of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios started on Wednesday 10 July from Perunadu. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, Most Rev. Abraham Mar Julios, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, and Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios gave leadership to the Padayatra. More than 4000 Padayatrees from Trivandrum Major Archieparchy, Tiruvalla Archieparchy, the Eparchies of Marthandum, Mavelikara, ETRI and ETR in UAE joined the main Padayatra and reached the Tomb at 6.00 pm on Sunday 14 July and was received at the Tomb chapel. This was followed byevening prayer and a candle procession that started from the church going through John Paul II gate, Catholicate Centre, and St. Mary’s School and reached the Tomb Chapel through the main gate of the Church. It was followed by Dhoopaprarthna and night vigil.

His Eminence Cardinal Louis Antonio Taglay, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Manila, Philippines, was the chief guest at the 60th Feast of Commemoration. His Eminence was given a warm reception at the entrance of the Cathedral at 8.30 am. It was followed by the Holy Qurbono. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis was the main celebrant. His Eminence Cardinal Louis Antonio Taglay, delivered the homily during the Holy Qurbono. His Grace Most Rev. Soosa Pakiam,(Archbishop of the Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum), His Excellencies Most Rev. Most Rev. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios, Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom. Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios, Most Rev. Joseph Mar Thomas, Most Rev. Abraham Mar Julios, Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos, Most Rev. Jacob Mar Barnabas, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios, Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios and Most Rev. Philipos Mar Stephanos and many Rev. Priests concelebrated the Holy Qurbono.

A public meeting followed the Holy Qurbono. Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios gave a profile of His Eminence Cardinal Louis Antonio Taglay and welcomed him to the gathering. Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos and His Grace Most Rev. Soosa Pakiam delivered a speech of commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios. Fourth edition of the book “Archbishop Mar Ivanios’’ written by Rev. Fr. Thomas Inchakalody was released by His Grace Most Rev. Soosa Pakiam by giving the first copy to Sri. Philip Kadavil, President MCA. It was followed by the Dhoopaprarthana at the Tomb Chapel. The celebrations concluded with the apostolic blessing by His Beatitude and agape. A large number of religious and faithful participated in the celebration.

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The Padayatra to the tomb of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios during his 60th Feast of Commemoration started on Wednesday 10 July 2013 after the concelebration of the Holy Qurbono, from Ranni-Perunnadu, the cradle of Reunion movement. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos, was the main celebrant of the Holy Qurbono. His Beatitude inaugurated the flag-off ceremony by giving the “Vallykurishu” which was brought solemnly from the St. Thomas Ecumenical church, Nilackel, to Mr. Shijo V. Varghese,(MCYM Pathanamthitta Eparchial President), and MCYM flag to Mr. Jessan Mathew, (MCYM Pathanamthitta Eparchial General Secretary).

Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC (Curia Bishop), Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios (Auxiliary Bishop of Major Archieparchy of Trivandum), Rev. Msgr. Jose Chamakalayil (Chief Vicar General, Eparchy of Pathanamthitta), Rev. Msgr. Chacko Thadathil (Vicar General, Eparchy of Pathanamthitta), Rt. Rev. Mathews Ramban, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kizhakethil,(MCYM Pathanamthitta Eparchial Director), Rev. Priests, Rev. Sisters, the leaders of MCYM and many faithful were present during the flag-off ceremony. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, and Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios, joined the Padayatra reciting prayers.

The Padayatrees from various places will join the main Padayatra and reach the Tomb at 5.00 pm on Sunday 14 July 2013. It will be followed by the Dhoopaprarthana at the Tomb Chapel.

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos inaugurated fifteen days long programme for the celebration of the 60th commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios, at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

The First Day of the Commemoration programme started with Dhoopaprarthana and introductory message by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Mathew Manakarakavil, the Syncellus of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum. The whole day, there was continous prayer service by various religious groups at the Tomb-chapel. The evening prayer started at 5.15pm and it was followed by the Holy Qurbono celebrated by His Excellency Thomas Mar Anthonios, the Curia Bishop and the Postulator of the Cause of Canonization at the Tomb Chapel. Many priests concelebrated in the Holy Qurbono.

Immediately after the Holy Qurbono, His Beatitude Moran Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos officially inaugurated the preparation for the 60th commemoration celebrations. His Beatitude exhorted that the faithful shall fervently pray to the Lord for getting a visible sign for the promotion of the Cause of Canonization of Mar Ivanios. It was followed by Dhoopaprarthana and Nercha.

Many religious and faithful were present during the programme.