Mar Thoma Church holds event to mark year-long celebrations

Muscat: As part of its year-long golden jubilee celebrations, the Mar Thoma Church in Oman organised a function at the St. Thomas Church in Darsait on March 8.

Among the dignitaries who attended the function were Amit Narang, the Indian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Rt. Rev.Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragon Metropolitan, Senior Bishop of Mar Thoma Church, Dr. Wahid Ali Said Al Kharusi, President and Chairperson of Oman Cancer Association, Chandy Oommen, a legislator from Kerala assembly, noted businessman and philanthropist Dr P Mohamed Ali, Kiran Asher and lead Pastor of PCO Rev Mitchell Ford.

The Parish remembered late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimoor and thanked His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs for the support over 50 years.

Rev Sajan Varghese, Vicar of Mar Thoma Church in Oman, delivered the presidential address followed by inaugural address by the Bishop and felicitation speeches by the dignitaries. Rev Binu Thomas, Assistant Vicar was also present at the function along with the office bearers, and members of the Golden Jubilee Committee.

Priests from different Church’s in Oman were present at the function. Binu M Philip, General Convener of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, presented the mission vision of the Parish in the jubilee year which includes responding to various social causes in society in Oman and India. Major initiatives include supporting Oman Cancer Association and a rehabilitation centre for mentally ill women in India among many charitable activities.

Members from different churches and other Indian communities attended the function.