Kozhikode: The patriarch of the Syrian Orthodox Church, Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, will participate in a meeting organised by the laity of the Kozhikode diocese on February 2 at 3 PM, Paulos Mor Irenious Metropolitan announced at a press conference. The patriarch (Bawa) will inaugurate the diamond jubilee celebrations of St Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Soonoro church, Velamcode. 

At 2 PM, a reception will be held for the Bawa at the grounds of the Korangad government high school under the leadership of the diocese metropolitan and office bearers. He will consecrate the stone of the Jubilee memorial hall of the church, release the logo and launch the website of the Kozhikode diocese. 

Thondalil Elias Corepiscopa, who is celebrating his golden jubilee of stepping into priesthood, will be honoured at the conclave. The key of the Baselius Bhavan will also be handed over.