Pilgrims still throng in thousands to Parumala
Today also thousands of pilgrims came to seek the blessings of
Parumala Thirumeni and pray at his Kabar. It is assumed that the
rush would remain for the next one week.
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Close of Parumala Perunnal (Kodiyirakku)
Today is the last day of the Parumala Perunnal. Thousands of
devotees have come to seek the blessings of Parumala Thirumeni.
The crowd of pligrims is believed to be the greatest this time
when compared to the previous years.
At 11.00 AM the meeting of MGOCSM was started. Catholicos
designate H.B Paulose Mar Milithios Metropolitan inaugurated the
function. At 02.00 PM the rasa started and the perunnal
officially camed to a close with the "kodiyirakku" and ended
after the blessings at 03.30 PM and thanks giving message of
Rev. Fr. M.D John, Parumala Seminary Manager.
At 08.30 AM, the Holy Qurbana
was conducted in the Church under the leadership of Bava Thirumeni.
Catholicos designate H.B Paulose Mar Milithios Metropolitan
delivered the scriptural message at 09.45 AM. H.G Thomas Mar
Athanasios Metropolitan, lead the Tri-mass at 6.00 a.m. in the
Chapel.
H.G Paulose Mar Pakomios Metropolitan lead the Holy Mass at
4.00 am in
the church.
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Close of Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Parumala
Thirumeni's declaration as a saint
The close of the diamond jubilee celebration of Parumala
Thirumeni's declaration as a saint was conducted today at 11 AM.
The central minister, Mr. Vayalar Ravi inaugurated the function.
H.H Baselios Didimos I, the Catholicos of the East, presided
over the function. The opposition leader Mr. Oommen Chandy
rendered the diamond jubilee message. Minister Mathew T Thomas
gave the remembrance speech and Dr. George Onakoor delivered the
main speech.
Rev. Fr. M. D John, Parumala Seminary
Manager, gave the vote of thanks. He mentioned that the three
mile stones of the Orthodox Church in relation to the diamond
jubilee celebration is the introduction of the Internet TV,
launch of the Internet Radio and the start of 168 hrs long
incessant prayer by OCYM. He also mentioned that the Center is
planning to launch the stamp of Parumala Thirumeni.
John Achen also mentioned that he would like to collect the
miracles and life experiences that the devotees have undergone
due to the intercession of Parumala Thirumeni and consolidate
them and publish it by next year.
The 168 hours vigil prayer came to a close in
the afternoon. At 06.00 PM, the Sandhya Namskaram
was conducted under the leadership of Bava Thirumeni. H.G
Thomas Mar Athanasios delivered the devotional speech. At
07.45 PM, the blessing and Rasa at 0800 PM was held. The Musical concert
was also conducted at 1000 PM.
Devotees in multitudes, irrespective of caste
or creed are continuing to arrive at Parumala to pray at the
Kabar of Thirumeni. The number of pilgrims coming to Parumala
are increasing by thousands each year. This proves that
all who come to the feet of Thirumeni to offer prayers are being
blessed.
H.G Dr. Yuhannon Mar Christosomus Metropolitan, lead the Tri-mass
at 8.30 a.m. and His Grace delivered the scriptural message at
09.30 a.m. H.G Geevarghese Mar Ivanios Metropolitan lead the holy Mass at 6.30 am in
the chapel.
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Intercessional Prayer by St.Thomas Mission Team,
Meditational Speech by Rev. Fr. Dr. Markose Joseph and Christian
Devotional Concert by Fr. M.P George & team
Devotees in multitudes
started arriving at Parumala from the various churches in the
country. The pilgrimage processions was accorded a rousing
reception by Rev. Fr. M. D John, Parumala Seminary Manager and team at 0900 AM today.
Intercessional prayer meeting was conducted at the Parumala
Chapel at 10.00 AM today. It was conducted by the St.
Thomas Mission Team, Pathanamthitta.
At 06.45 PM the bishop-designate, Rev. Fr. Dr.
Markose Joseph lead the devotees in Meditational Speech.
From 0730 P.M to 0930 P.M the Christian
Devotional Music concert was held by Rev Fr. M.P John,
Musical Director of Sruthi School of Music and team. It is the
first time in the history of Malankara Orthodox Church that such
a concert (Sangeetha Kachery) is being held. The concert was
dedicated to the unity of the religions.
H.G Paulose Mar Pakomios Metropolitan, lead the Tri-mass
at 7.30 a.m. and the bishop-designate, Rev. Fr. Alex Daniel lead the holy Mass at 6.30 am in
the chapel.
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Intercessional Prayer by Sneha Sandhesham and
Meditational Speech by Rev. Fr. Dr. John Panicker
Intercessional prayer meeting was conducted at the Parumala
Chapel at 10.00 AM today. It was conducted by the Aghila
Malankara Suvishesha Sangam, under the leadership of Sneha
Sandhesham, Mavelikkara.
At 06.45 PM the bishop-designate, Rev. Fr. Dr.
John Panicker lead the devotees in Meditational Speech.
The Catholicos-designate, Paulose Mar Milithios,
lead the Tri-mass at 7.30 a.m. and the bishop-designate,
Rev. Fr. Dr. John Panicker lead the holy Mass at 6.30 am in
the chapel.
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Intercessional Prayer by St. Basil Gospel Team:
Intercessional prayer was conducted at the
Parumala Chapel by the St. Basil Gospel Team,
Pathanamthitta at 10.00 AM today. Rev. Fr. M. D
John, Parumala Seminary Manager inaugurated the
function. He mentioned that he was very happy that
thousands of devotees around the world were able to take
part in the prayer through the Web TV and Web Radio. He
also said that all these developments were possible only
through the powerful intercession of Parumala Thirumeni.
The St. Basil Gospel team shared spiritual words and
lead the devotees in a melodious gana-susrusha in
between the intercessional prayers.
H.G Kuriakose Mar Clemis Metropolitan lead the Tri-mass at 7.30 a.m. and the bishop-designate,
Rev. Fr. Stephen OIC lead the holy Mass at 6.30 am in
the chapel.
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Bava Thirumeni's Birthday Celebration:
The 88th Birthday Celebration of the Catholicos of the
East, HH Moran Mar MarThoma Didymos I was conducted at 10 A.M
today.
Following this, marriage help fund was also distributed
to 33 ladies.
The Catholicos-designate, Paulose Mar Milithios, lead the Tri-mass at 7.30 a.m. and the bishop-designate, Christaphorus Ramban lead the holy Eucharist at 9 am
today.
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Free Medical Camp:
Free Medical Camp was conducted at the Parumala Church
auditorium under the supervision of the Parumala St. Gregorios
Mission Hospital. The inauguration was
condcuted by Sri. Mathew Shankarathil (Malayala Manorama Asst.
Editor).
Geevarghese Mar Ivanios Metropolitan lead the Tri-mass
at the Parumala Church today
morning. During the inauguration of the Medical camp, His Grace
mentioned that Parumala Thirumeni had lead a prayerful life
which should be a model for all.
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Annual Pilgrim Week Inaugurated :
Mar Osthatheos inaugurated the annual pilgrim week at Parumala in
connection with the 106th feast of St. Gregorios at 9.30 a.m.
today.
H.G Dr. Yuhannon Mar Christosomus Metropolitan presided over the
function. H.G Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Metropolitan delivered
the key note address.
Felicitations were rendered by Rev. Fr. Dr. Johns Abraham Konatt,
Sri. M.G George Muthoot and Sri. Dr. George Joseph.
Thomas Mar Athanaseus Metropolitan lead the holy Tri-mass at
7.30 a.m.
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Parumala Perunnal Started Officially:
The Parumala Perunnal 2008 started officially today with
Kodiyettu. Live update available on the web TV and web radio.
Hundreds of devotees from different parts the State thronged
this pilgrim centre.
Senior Metropolitan of Malankara Orthodox Church Geevarghese Mar
Osthatheos, assisted by Youhanon Mar Chrysostomos, Metropolitan
of Niranom diocese, hoisted the ceremonial flag in an atmosphere
charged with devotion, marking the beginning of the annual
church festival.
OCYM Youth Meet, 168 hours incessant prayer started:
Mar Chrysostomos inaugurated the youth meet held at the church
auditorium in the evening. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Osthatheos
presided over the meet and Alexander Jacob, Kerala Police
Academy principal, delivered the keynote address.
168 hours incessant prayer was started by the members of OCYM,
after the Youth Meet. The prayer was inaugurated by H.G Dr.
Geevarghese Mar Osthathios Metropolitan. The prayer will end on
2nd November at 5pm.
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Press Conference:
The press conference was conducted at Parumala Seminary regarding
the Parumala Perunnal.
Parumala Perunnal Notice:
The Parumala Perunnal 2008 Notice was distributed in the Parumala
Church. The Perunnal would be conducted from October 26th to
November 3rd.
Steps are being taken to broadcast and webcast the Perunnal in
the Web Radio and Web TV.
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