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Indian political leaders mourn senior Mar Thoma bishop

Indian political leaders mourn senior Mar Thoma bishop The late Bishop Philipose Mar Chrysostom is praised for his humanitarian work and compassion Bishop Philipose Mar Chrysostom was dedicated to serving the poor. (Photo: YouTube) India’s political leaders have joined Christians to express condolences over the death of the popular former head of the Kerala-based Mar Thoma Church. Bishop Philipose Mar Chrysostom was buried in compliance with Covid-19 protocols at his church’s headquarters in Thiruvalla on May 6, a day after his death at the age of 104. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, recalling the bishop’s service to the community and his deep theological knowledge.

Bishop with longest term is no more - Telegraph India

PTI   |   Thiruvalla   |   Published 06.05.21, 01:18 AM Philipose Mar Chrysostom, former head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church and the longest-serving bishop in India, died of age-related ailments on Wednesday, a church spokesperson said. He was 104. Mar Chrysostom had been discharged from a medical college hospital in Thiruvalla on Tuesday. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Kumbanad near Thiruvalla at 1.15am, the spokesperson said. Mar Chrysostom had celebrated his 104th birthday a week ago on April 27 while undergoing treatment at Medical College Hospital. His funeral will be held on Thursday.  A religious dignitary with a genuine humanitarian outlook and global vision, Mar Chrysostom was awarded the Padma Bhushan by President Ram Nath Kovind in 2018. 

Chrysostom laid to rest with State honours

Chrysostom laid to rest with State honours Updated: Updated: CM, Governor pay last respects to departed Metropolitan Emeritus of Mar Thoma Church Share Article AAA Nagari Kanikkal ritual held as part of the funeral procession of the Philipose Mar Chrysostom, Metropolitan Emeritus of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian church, in Thiruvalla on Thursday.   | Photo Credit: TH CM, Governor pay last respects to departed Metropolitan Emeritus of Mar Thoma Church The mortal remains of Philipose Mar Chrysostom, Metropolitan Emeritus of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, were laid to rest with State honours at the St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church courtyard in Thiruvalla on Thursday.