Visit to the Jamnagar Mar Thoma Parish

Dr Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa coupled his visit to Jamnagar Mar Thoma Parish with his visit to Rajkot Mar Thoma Church on the third week of December. Mar Theodosius came to Jamnagar from Mumbai on Friday morning, December 16, 2016.  Rev Anup Mathew and Office bearers of the parish came to the airport to receive the Diocesan Bishop who was visiting the parish for the first time. Members of the parish, men and women, were also waiting to receive him at the church which was about 30 minutes away. After entering into the Madbhaha and offering the prayer in the Church, Mar Theodosius took time to acquaint himself with the members. Later, Lunch was served at the parsonage and Mar Theodosius took rest there in the afternoon.The Holy Communion service was arranged at 7 pm in the church. That helped the members to come after their day’s work to the Church. Mar Theodosius spoke on the life and work of St. John the Baptist. There were five first Communicants in the church and therefore a Dedication service was held for them. After the Holy Communion service, a formal welcome was given to the bishop and he in response spoke about the importance of participating in all the ministries of the diocese. The kaimuthu service was followed by a Fellowship Dinner.

The following day was set apart for visiting the sick and sightseeing. He found time to visit the Reliance Estate. In the afternoon, Mar Theodosius went to Rajkot by road which was about 3 hours drive from Jamnagar. Rev Anup Mathew accompanied him. 

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