His Eminece Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith
represents Holy Father at National Indian Eucharistic Congress
His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo represented the Holy Father as Papal Delegate to the National Eucharistic Congress held from 12th to 15th of November in India.
The celebration of the Eucharist was preceded by a solemn procession of the delegates in their regional dress, carrying their diocesan flags. This procession included bishops and priests from the different dioceses in India and the four Indian Cardinals. The faithful watched in awe at the magnificence and there was palpable anticipation for the Inaugural Eucharist that followed. His Eminence, Oswald Cardinal Gracias, welcomed the Papal Legate, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, with warmth and gratitude for his presence. His Eminence Baselios Cardinal Cleemis declared the National Eucharistic Congress open.
After the lighting of the Samai by the Papal Delegate, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, Oswald Cardinal Gracias, H.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, Telesphore Cardinal Toppo, the official anthem of the National Eucharistic Congress was sung by Dominique Cerejo. This was followed by the release of the NEC Special Cover and its cancellation by Mr. Hameed Patel, Senior Superintendent of Posts, Mumbai, South.
His Eminence, Cardinal Ranjith stated that it was with profound respect and pleasure that he joined in the celebration of the National Eucharistic Congress in commemoration of the 38th International Eucharistic Congress held in Mumbai in 1964.
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