Kochi : The preliminary services of the Holy Mooron (Chrism) consecration being held by the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church began at 5.15pm on Thursday as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Mulanthuruthy Synod.
Catholicos and Malankara Metropolitan Mor Baselios Joseph and around 60 metropolitan bishops of the church were co-concelebrants at the services. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Evening prayers began at the cathedral at 5.15pm. At 5.45pm, the patriarch, the Catholicos and the metropolitan bishops were taken in procession from the Patriarchal Centre to the cathedral. At 7.45am, the patriarch, the catholicos and the metropolitan bishops will proceed from the Patriarchal Centre to the cathedral’s altar.
Patriarch of Antioch Ignatius Aphrem II presided over the services at St Athanasius Cathedral, Puthencruz. Representatives of other Christian denominations and distinguished guests are also attending the ceremonies. The opening services of the Holy Mooron consecration followed, along with a procession around the cathedral. The main rites of the consecration will begin at 8am under the leadership of the patriarch.
The main services of the mooron consecration will begin with morning prayers at 7am on Friday.
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