Feast of St. Andrews Orthodox Valiyapally, Secunderabad

Feast of St. Andrews Orthodox Valiyapally, Secunderabad

St. Andrews Orthodox Valiyapally, Secunderabad has celebrated it’s church Perunnal and the feast of St. Andrews from 29th November 2020 to 6th December 2020. Perunnal flag was hoisted after the Holy Qurbana on 29th November by the Vicar, Rev. Fr. Iype P. Alex.

St. Andrews Day

Holy Qurbana was celebrated on 30th November (St. Andrews Day) by Rev.Fr.Joshua Abraham, vicar- St.George Orthodox Church, Jeedimetla.

Perunnal Convention

Perunnal convention on 4th December (Friday) was led by our diocesan metropolitan, H.G. Dr.Abraham Mar Seraphim and on 5th December (Satuday) perunnal convention was led by Rev.Fr.Anish K.O, Director / Treasurer- St.Paul’s English Medium High School, Ramagundam.

Church Perunnal

Holy Mooninmel Qurbana was celebrated on the perunnal day (6th December, Sunday).  Celebrants for the Holy Qurbana were

Rev.Fr.Lijo Joseph, Vicar – St.Gregorios Cathedral, Hyderabad

Rev.Fr.Thomas Varghese (Biju Achen), Manager – St.Gregorios Balagram, Yacharam

Rev.Fr.Anish K.O, Director / Treasurer – St.Paul’s English Medium High School, Ramagundam

Merit awards were distributed to the outstanding students of classes 10th and 12th. Perunnal concluded with the pradikshanam, benediction and nercha for all the faithful.

All the programmes were conducted by strictly following COVID-19 protocols under the leadership of the vicar, Rev. Fr. Iype P. Alex. Events including Holy Qurbana, convention were live telecasted, numerous believers from all over the world utilized this opportunity and participated in the perunnal virtually.

May the intercessions of St. Andrews be a stronghold for us.