In a moment of great grace and joy for the Parassala Eparchy, Deacon Philip Christ Nivas, Deacon Sibi Thundiyil, Deacon Alphons Uzhuvnvila, Deacon Bosco Karavila, and Deacon Anit Francis Mullassery were ordained to the sacred priesthood through the laying on of hands of His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius, the Eparchial Bishop of Parassala. The solemn ordination ceremony took place on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 2:30 PM, within the hallowed sanctuary of St. George Malankara Syrian Catholic Pilgrim Church.
The liturgical celebration was graced by the presence of the Eparchial Vicar General, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jose Konathuvila, along with a host of priests, religious, seminarians, and the faithful, who gathered in prayerful witness to this sacred moment. The ordination liturgy was led by:
• Rev. Fr. Bijoy Ooralivila, Eparchial Chancellor
• Rev. Fr. Bernard Valiyavila, Procurator
• Rev. Fr. Aloysius Thundutattuvila, Rector of the Minor Seminary
• Rev. Fr. Prabeesh George, Vicar of St. George Church, Charottukonam
Following their ordination, the newly anointed priests celebrated their First Holy Qurbana in their respective home parishes, between December 27 and December 31, 2024, in the gracious presence of His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius.
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