Ireland Visit

The Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr.Geevarghese Mar Theodosius has graciously visited the Dublin Nazareth Mar Thoma Church on 13th to 15th of September 2012. This was Thirumeni’s 3rd episcopal visit after taking charge as the diocesan bishop of the North America and Europe Diocese. Thirumeni reached Dublin on Thursday, 13th afternoon and managing committee members along with the vicar accorded a warm welcome to Thirumeni at airport. On Thursday evening Thirumeni met members of the parish at parsonage.

On Friday, 14th there was a meeting with His Grace. Dr. Mathews Mar Themotheos, the bishop of UK, Europe and African dioceses of the Indian Orthodox Church at the parsonage. It was an opportunity to enhance the ecumenical relationship between the two churches in Dublin. Afternoon Thirumeni visited the War Memorial Park, which is a sacrificial symbol of the 44,400 soldiers who gave their life for the country during the first and second world wars. In the evening, there was Managing committee meeting in which Thirumeni chaired and discussed various matters related to the growth of the parish.
Thirumeni celebrated Holy Qurbana on 15th Saturday,09:30 am at Tallaght St. Maelruain’s Church. Six children participated in the first Holy Communion service and thereby entered into the full fellowship of Church.

During the service Thirumeni gave a meaningful exhortation based on the Gospel of St. Luke Chapter 2:25-38, in which he highlighted on the vision on Church as the people of God, the eloquent vision about the uniqueness of Christ and the role of elders to translate the divine responsibility to the next generation through the Church. After Communion service there was a general body of the parish and Thirumeni presided over the meeting. In the meeting, Thirumeni gave directions to take appropriate decisions for the overall development of the parish. After general body there was a fellowship meal in which the members shared the joy of being with Thirumeni. In the evening, Thirumeni moved to London. Parish committee members along with the vicar bid farewell to Thirumeni. Thirumeni’s 3rd episcopal visit to the Dublin Nazareth parish was a blessed occasion in all respect. Thirumeni gave concrete suggestions and blessings for the constructive growth for the parish. As a parish we are honoured and blessed by the gracious presence and leadership of our beloved Thirumeni. We record our heartfelt gratitude and allegiance to Thirumeni.
Rev. Jameson K.
Vicar