MISSIONARY
CHALLENGES OF SYRO-MALABAR CHURCH
Paurasthya
Vidyapeetam conducted a National Symposium on Missionary Challenges of the Syro-Malabar Church on August 18, 2018
at St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary. It was co-ordinated by Rev. Dr. James
Puliurumbil. In connection with Varietas Ecclesiarum of His Holiness Pope Francis, the symposium intended to
reflect on the missionary responsibility of the Church, especially, from the
perspective of the Syro-Malabar Church. Due to the great deluge that plagued our
state at that time, the symposium was cut short to one day; hence many
dignitaries especially His Beatitude Mar George Cardinal Alencherry and His
Excellency Mar Raphael Thattil could not took part in the symposium.
Rev.
Dr. Andrews Mekkattukunnel, President of PVP, welcomed the august audience. His
Grace Mar Mathew Moolekkatt inaugurated the symposium and blessed the gathering
with a thought-provoking message. Rev. Dr. Joy Ainiyadan, Rector, made the
felicitation address. Rev. Dr. Vargheese
Kochuparambil read out the inaugural address of His Beatitude Mar George
Cardinal Alencherry in his absence. His Excellency Mar Antony Panengadan, Dr.
James Puliurumbil and Dr. Pauly Maniyatt presented papers in the symposium. Rev.
Dr. Dominic Vechoor read out the paper by Mar Raphael Thattil in his absence. The
sessions were moderated by Malpan Rev. Dr. Mathew Vellanickal and Rev. Dr.
Joseph Kaduppil. Mr. Tomy C. C shared his missionary experience in Odisha. Deacon Martin
Pattarumadathil evaluated the symposium and Bro. Sebastian Alappattu Kottayil rendered
the words of gratitude.
