330th Dukhrono of St. Gregorios Abdul Jaleel Concluded
Catholicos Baselios Thomas I - Primate of Syrian Orthodox Church in India
Syrian Orthodox Church in India
2/5/2011
NORTH PARAVOOR: 330th Dukhrono of St. Gregorios Abdul Jaleel concluded at St. Thomas JSO Church, here on April 27, Wednesday. His Beatitude Catholicos Baselios Thomas I led Holy Tri Mass on Wednesday. Metropolitans Their Graces Mor Gregorios Joseph and Dr. Mor Clemis Kuriakose assisted His Beatitude. Earlier at 06.00 AM, Metropolitan Dr. Mor Severios Abraham celebrated Holy Qurbono at the tomb of St. Gregorios Abdul Jaleel. The Holy Qurbono was followed by traditional Rassa and Nercha Sadhya in which around 75000 faithful participated. KSRTC operated special services from different parts of the District.
The feast was started on April 24, Sunday. Metropolitan Mor Barnabas Geevarghese celebrated Holy Qurbono and hoisted the flag to mark the beginning of the feast. Metropolitan Mor Athanasius Geevarghese celebrated Holy Qurbono on April 25, Monday. Mor Barnabas Geevarghese celebrated Holy Qurbono on Tuesday. The pilgrims were welcomed at the entrance of the church by His Beatitude Catholicos and other Metropolitans on Tuesday evening. His Beatitude led Evening Prayers at the tomb, which was followed by Rassa. The pilgrims who started the pilgrimage to the Holy Tomb were honored by His Beatitude with the St. Gregorios Abdul Jaleel Medal and Certificate.
