Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma's funeral held 

PATHANAMTHITTA: The funeral of Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma, the senior-most metropolitan of the Thiruvalla-headquartered Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, was held with official honours. Funeral services were held at the church headquarters in Thiruvalla. The ceremonies took place by adhering to COVID protocol.

Mar Chrysostom was buried in a specially prepared tomb. Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were present at the house today to pay their last respects. Earlier, the church leadership had directed the believers to watch the funeral at home.