Mariagiri, Tamil Nadu – 26 April 2025 Amidst a day filled with profound emotion for the Universal Church, as the funeral rites of His Holiness Pope Francis were held in Rome, the Diocese of Marthandam witnessed the quiet and prayerful ordination of eight deacons to the sacred priesthood.
The priestly ordination ceremony took place at Our Lady of Assumption Malankara Catholic Church, Mariagiri (MCC Campus), at 3:45 PM, under the chief celebrancy of His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Vincent Mor Paulos, Bishop of the Diocese of Marthandam.
In solidarity with the mourning Church, the day’s events were observed without any external celebrations. The spirit of the ordination was one of deep prayer, reverence, and silent thanksgiving, uniting the new priests, their families, and the faithful in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, even as they gave thanks for the gift of new shepherds to the Church.
The following deacons were ordained to the holy priesthood:
Dn. Maria Poppul Revin (St. Jude’s Malankara Syrian Catholic Church)
Dn. Robin (Holy Family Malankara Syrian Catholic Church)
The ordination ceremony unfolded in solemn dignity, bearing witness to the Church’s enduring faith and her tireless mission to raise shepherds after the Heart of Christ. The newly ordained priests now step forth into the vineyard of the Lord, committed to a life of prayer, sacramental service, and pastoral charity.
The Diocese of Marthandam, joining with the entire Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, offers prayers that these new priests may serve faithfully, with hearts aflame for Christ and His Church, and that they may continue to embody the Gospel in every word, action, and silent sacrifice.
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)
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