Mar Makarios Thirumeni’s Reception

The Diocese of North America and Europe of the Mar Thoma Church has arranged a reception to the newly consecrated Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios, Diocesan Episcopa of Kottayam-Kochi Diocese, at the Westin Hotel, Los Angeles Airport, on Sunday, October 7, 2012.

Mar Makarios was visiting the North America and Europe Diocese for the first time after becoming the Bishop of the Church. Tirumeni was the chief guest and main leader of the 13th National Sevika Sangham Conference of the Diocese. The reception meeting was arranged along with the closing ceremony of the Sevika Sangham Conference. The Diocesan Episcopa Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius blessed the occasion by chairing the meeting and delivering presidential address. Tirumeni congratulated the new Bishop and wished all blessings to carry out the God given responsibilities. Rev. Thomas John, Vicar of Los Angeles Mar Thoma Church welcomed the gathering and gave an introduced the new Bishop. In the felicitation speeches, Rev. Mathew John (Vicar, Seattle Mar Thoma Church)
represented the clergy, Ms. Anita Sujit (Diocesan Council Member) represented the Diocese, Mr. John Titus (Seattle Mar Thoma Church) represented the Laity and Mr. Robin Kuruvilla(member of LA Mar Thoma Church) represented the younger generation in the Diocese. Rev. K. E. Geevarghese gave the gift to Tirumeni on behalf of the Diocese. Rev. T. K. Viji, Vicar of SFO MTC, gave a plaque to Makarios Tirumeni representing the Western Region. In his reply speech Mar Makarios thanked the Diocese for arranging the reception and requested prayerful support of the congregation for a fruitful ministry in the Church and Society. The Sevika Sangham choir sang melodious songs. The parishes in the Western region took the initiatives in hosting the reception. Rev. Thomas John and Ms. Anita Sujit served as the general conveners of the reception programme. The Diocesan Council members Mrs. Checah John, Mrs. Laila Annie Philip and Mrs. Anita Sujit were also present.