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Kottayam Jan 23 2005:
The 71st memorial festival of Saint Vattasseril Mar Dionysius
will be celebrated at Old Seminary Chapel, Kottayam from Feb 23
to 26, 2005.
On Feb 23 Perunal flag was hoisted by His Holiness marking the
commencement of 3 day festival. At 7pm after the evening prayer
the memorial speech session was inaugurated by the Catholicos
Elect H.B. Thomas Mar Themothios. Bishop Elect Very. Rev. Dr. M.
C. Zachariah Ramban delivered the first day memorial speech.
On Feb 24 the Sabha Managing Committee will meet at ‘Smruthi’
Auditorium. Many important decisions are expected. At 7pm Bishop
Elect Very. Rev. Dr. K .J. Gabriel Ramban will deliver the 2nd
day memorial Speech. |
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On Feb 25 At Old Seminary
Chapel His Holiness will lead the evening Prayer. At Cheriya
Pally, H.G. Dr. Thomas Mar Makarios, H.G. Paulose Mar Milithios
and H.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos will lead the evening prayer,
from where the pilgrimage will proceed to old seminary Chapel.
The pilgrims from all around the church will be received at Old
Seminary by Rev. Dr. K. M. George (Principal, Orthodox Seminary)
and Fr. K. V. Joseph (Manager, Old Seminary) at Old Seminary at
8pm. There after the incense prayer at the tomb of the saint
will be conducted.
On Feb 28 at 8.30am the Perunal Qurbana will be celebrated. His
Holiness and all the Metropolitans of the church will attend the
Holy Qurbana. H.G. Dr. Thomas Mar Makarios will address the
believers on Perunal day. A huge gathering of believers and
priests are expected on this second anniversary of the elevation
to sainthood of this blessed saint. |
