Parumala Pilgrimage

Parumala pilgrimage In the history of Malankara orthodox denomination the first pilgrimage to the holy land at the bank of Pamba river of our first holy saint Parumala thirumeni was initiated in the year 1969.It was successfully accomplished by Thumpamon Diocese, St.George's O.C.Y.M, based under St. Ignatius Church. This was initiated and still happening every year in the month of November by God's grace. This Pilgrimage is successful due to the hard work and prayers of the young blood of this youth movement. As years passed by, believers for the pilgrimage increased and still increasing as the blessings of our holy saint is countless and ream less.Catholicos of India has honored our efforts for this pilgrimage by rewarding us with the honorary name "Mother of pilgrimage"
Only our pilgrimage was fortunate enough to achieve this honor from the catholicose. As a symbol of respect our pilgrimage is specially awarded with a grant from the church and only our youth movement is allowed to conduct a devotional concert in the church premises on the eve of the feast.