Dimapur, Nov. 20 (EMN): The MGOS church, Midland celebrated the feast of Patron Saint Mar Gregarious of Parumala on Nov. 18 and 19, with Dr. Yuhanon Mar Chrisostomos, Metropolitan of Niranam diocese as the chief celebrant.
Dr. Chrisostomos in his message highlighted the life of saint Gregarious of Parumala. “After 115 years of his death still his life is a model for others. During his life time and even after death irrespective of religion and caste thousands of devotees received immense blessings through his intercession. Now Parumala is a global pilgrimage centre of the Syrian Orthodox Church,” he said.
After the Holy Communion a public meeting was held in the church along with procession followed by love feast.
The guest of honour, Dr. Ilyas IPS, briefed educational mission activities of the orthodox communities around the world.
People from Kohima, orhat and other parts of Nagaland participated in the feast along with Malayalee communities of Dimapur.
