The Feast celebration and Kal Kurish consecration were held in a deeply prayerful and spiritual atmosphere at Thrikunnathu Sehion St. George Orthodox Church, Kunnackal East, Muvattupuzha.
The sacred consecration service took place on 31 December 2025, with His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan, officiating as the chief celebrant. The service was blessed by the gracious presence of His Grace Zachariah Mar Severios Metropolitan, adding great spiritual significance to the occasion.
On this solemn day, St. Mary’s Kal Kurish, lovingly dedicated by Chinnamma Cherian, was consecrated in the Golden Jubilee (50th year) of Kuruttampurath Cherian, and as a sacred memorial in loving remembrance of Cicily Cherian, who was called to eternal rest at the tender age of four. The Kal Kurish stands as a symbol of faith, prayer, and hope for generations to come.
Dr. Baby Cherian, a UK Malayalee Businessman and a member of the Indian Orthodox Cathedral, Brockley and Treasurer OSSAE-UK, Europe & Africa conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to His Holiness the Catholicos of the East and His Grace Zachariah Mar Severios Metropolitan for graciously conducting and blessing the Kal Kurish consecration service dedicated by his mother.
In his message, Baby Cherian said: “With hearts full of gratitude, we humbly thank His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan, and His Grace Zachariah Mar Severios Metropolitan for their gracious blessings during the consecration service of St. Mary’s Kal Kurish, lovingly dedicated by Chinnamma Cherian. By God’s abundant grace, this sacred occasion stands as a remarkable milestone in the Jubilee year of Kuruttampurath Cherian and as a holy monument in loving remembrance of Cicily Cherian. May this Kal Kurish remain a sign of hope, prayer, and God’s abiding grace for generations to come.
“I also extend my heartfelt thanks to the Vicaris, Fr. John Kuriakose and Fr. Geevarghese John, for their spiritual leadership and guidance; to the Perunnal Convener, K. I. Paulose Kavikunnel; the Trustee, Jacob Jose Vayalikudiyil; the Secretary, Deepu Jose Puthiyamadathil; and the Kal Kurish Coordinator, Jijo Muppathyil, for their dedication, hard work, and wholehearted support in making this sacred event a blessed and memorable one.”
The Feast services and special prayers were attended by a large number of faithful, marking the occasion as a significant spiritual milestone in the history of Sehion St. George Orthodox Church.
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