Rev. Fr Thomas Ponmelil called to Eternal rest

Rev. Fr. Thomas Ponmelil, a priest of the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, was called to eternal reward on 1 November 2013. He was 75 years old. The funeral service was officiated by His Excellency Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Bishop of Pathanamthitta with His Grace Most Rev. Thomas Mar Koorilos, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios and Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios on 5 November 2013.

Fr. Thomas Ponmelil was ordained priest on 2 December 1964 at the Eucharist Congress in Bombay by Pope Paul VI, after his priestly formation in St. Aloysius Seminary, Pattom and St. Joseph’s Seminary, Aluva. He rendered service as Rector, St. Aloysius Minor Seminary and Correspondent of MSC Schools of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum. He served as parish priest of various parishes in the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum and the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta.

May his soul rest in peace!