On 5th June 2025, ten new candidates were welcomed into Snehadeepam Minor Seminary, the minor seminary of the Eparchy of Parassala, at 4:00 PM.
The new seminarians were received with a simple ceremony. Senior seminarians greeted them with flowers as a welcome gesture. A short prayer gathering was held in the seminary chapel, attended by the new seminarians, their parents, priests, and formators.
Fr. Anit Francis Mullassery (Seminary Procurator) welcomed everyone. Fr. Aloysius Thunduthottil (Seminary Rector) spoke about the importance of priestly formation and thanked the parents for their support.
A time of prayer followed, led by Fr. Bosco Chalarackal, during which parents blessed their sons. The event ended with a meal shared by all.
The ten new seminarians are:
1. Alan S. M – Alan Bhavan
2. Rohan R. – Mele Kalluvila
3. Vineesh V. – Mavuvila Veedu
4. Roy John – Keezhe Nandikkulam (Mullur)
5. Ithihas – Perumthottathil Veedu, Vazhichel
6. Vishwas A. V. – Sadanam, Kadamankunnu
7. Akhil – Vettuvila
8. Aravind – Karumaram
9. Ashin – Raj Bhavan, Vazhuthacaud
10. Alex – Saji Nivas
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