Dukrono of Catholicos Augen I Observed

10/12/2009

Indian Orthodox Church

Indian/Kerala/Kottyam: The Malankara Church observed the Dukrono of the blessed memory of His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Augen I, the fourth Catholicose from Malankara at the ‘Devalokam’ Aramana Chapel (Headquarters of the Indian Orthodox Church- The Ancient See of St Thomas) on Dec 7-8, 2009.

Catholicose Baselios Marthoma Didymus I, was the chief celebrant for the two day observation. Catholicos Elect Paulose Mar Milithios, , Metropolitans Dr. Mathew Mar Severios, Dr. Gabriel Mar Gregorios and Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius assisted His Holiness. Rassa and incense prayer were conducted on Dec.8 after the Holy Qurbana.

Many priests, monks, deacons, seminarians and faithful from all across Kerala came to venerate the tomb of the Catholicos, Augen I, the holy father of the Church.

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