JULY
15, KMRM CELEBRATED THE 57TH COMMEMORATION FEAST OF THE SERVANT
OF GOD ARCHBISHOP MAR IVANIOS
20.07.2010KMRM
celebrated the commemoration feast of Archbishop Mar Ivanios the
Servant of God on July 15 2010. In connection with the
Commemoration Day, a Symbolic Remembrance Pilgrimage Trip was
conducted to Kuwait City Cathedral from St. Daniel Comboni
mission Chapel, which was a maiden event in the history of
Malankarites out side India. The Pilgrimage begins with the prayer of Rev. Fr. George
Kottapuram at 6.30 pm. Youth leaders in ‘Kashaya’ dress were
carrying ‘Vallikurish’, Papal Flag and the picture of Mar
Ivanios. ‘padayathramanjari’ sang by the devotees made the event
more attractive. This was followed by a Four wheeler rally to
Kuwait City Cathedral (covering almost 30 km), proclaiming the
message of the feast, was a new feeling to all especially the
children. A ‘Padayathra’ is conducted from church compound to Cathedral
church as a mark of respect to Mar Ivanios Thirumeni. A rousing
reception given to the ‘Padayathries’ in the Holy Family
Cathedral, Kuwait City by Bishop Camillo Ballin - the Vicar
Apostolic of Kuwait, Fr. George Kottapuram (Spiritual Director),
Mr. C.A. Joy (President), Mr. Thomaskutty S. (Secretary), Mr.
Shaji Varghese (Treasurer), Managing Committee Members and
senior members of KMRM.
The celebrations end-up with the Holy Mass, Dhoopa Prarthana,
Remembrance Meeting and ‘Nercha’. This remarkable event in the
history of Malankara Catholic Community in Kuwait was organized
by the Yuvajyothi members, led by Mr. Libu John as Pilgrimage
Convener, Mr. Jimmy Parackal (Convenor), Mr. Robi Alex (Jt.
Convenor) & Mr. Binoy Abraham (Managing Comm. Rep). Lets thank the Lord Almighty and our Ivanious Thirumeni for the
immense blessings in making this feast successful. [ALBUM]
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