The 76th Dukrono of
Patriarch St. Elias III
by Shroro Editorial Board
The 76th Dukrono feast of the Patriarch St. Elias III came to a close with the holy Eucharist at Manjanikkara Dayro in Omallur, on Saturday 16 February 2008.
Adequate facilities were arranged for the thousands of participants who reached
the Dayro as part of the annual Manjanikkara pilgrimage from February 10 to 16.
All the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox churches in India observe February 10 as the Patriarchal-flag hoisting day. On that day a special Holy Tri-Mass
was offered at the Dayro cathedral by H.E. Yuhananon Mor Milithios (Metropolitan of Thumpamon diocese), H.E. Mathews Mor Thevodosios (Metropolitan of Kollam diocese) and H.E. Geevarghese Mor Athanasios (Dayro auxiliary Metropolitan).
After the Holy Mass, Patriarchal flag was hoisted on the Dayro premises. Discourses
on spiritual themes and the life of the saint were held on all days from February 11 to 14.
On the pilgrim sangamam day on February 15, pilgrims arriving from various parts
of the state by foot were given a traditional reception at the Omallur Cross Junction under the leadership of
abbot of the Dayor H.E. Mor Devanasios Geevarghese and auxiliary Metropolitan H.E.
Mor Athanasios Geevargis.
The pilgrim sangamam on the Dayro premises were presided over by His Beatitude the Catholicos Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I, the Metropolitan Trustee & head of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church. The honorable Minister for State, Mons Joseph, inaugurated the sangamam. Patriarchal-delegate and
the Archbishop of Mosul, H.E. Mor Gregorios Simon Sleeba delivered the benediction. H.E.
Mor Philexinos Yuhananon, Metropolitan of Malabar diocese, delivered the key-note address.
Chief Editor & Chief Moderator of Shroro & SOCM Forum Mr. Thomas Daniel (Reji)
who was honored earlier by Patriarch H.H Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas with the title of
"Chevalier", received this honor from Catholicose Aboon Mor Baselious Thomas I at the sangamam.
On February 16, at 3 am, Holy Mass was led by H.E. Mor Milithios Yuhananon held at St. Stephen's church situated adjacent to the Dayro cathedral.
On Saturday at 5:30 A.M, Catholicos Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I led a holy tri-mass at the Manjanikkara Dayro Church. Metropolitans
Mor Severius Abraham and Mor Chrysostomos Markose were the co-celebrants.
The pilgrim week and the 76th Dukhrono celebrations of St. Elias III concluded with the Holy Mass con-celebrated at 8.30 am at the Dayro cathedral by His Eminence the Patriarchal delegate, followed by a Rasa (procession).
Following sites are updated with
the photographs of the feast:
http://www.manjinikarapally.org
http://www.manjinikarachurch.org
http://www.syrianchurch.org
