Mananthavady: The Ecumenical Christian Forum of Mananthavady is organizing the Bible convention “Grazia 2026” on May 15 at St Joseph Cathedral in Kaniyaram. The convention is being conducted with the participation of various apostolic Churches in Mananthavady and is expected to bring together faithful from different Christian denominations in Wayanad.
The convention will be inaugurated by Auxiliary Bishop Mar Alex Tharamangalam of the Mananthavady Diocese. Syro Malabar Church PRO Fr Tom Olikkarot will lead the Bible message and spiritual reflections during the gathering.
Choir teams from different Churches will present devotional songs as part of the convention. Organizers said the event aims to strengthen unity among Christian communities through prayer, worship and reflection on the Word of God.
Special prizes will also be distributed during the inaugural function. Winners of the reels competition and status competition, which were conducted as part of the convention promotion, will receive awards. People who suggested the name for the convention will also be honoured at the event.
Representatives from different Churches will jointly light the ceremonial lamp during the opening ceremony as a symbol of unity and fellowship among Christian communities.
The convention will begin at 6 pm and conclude with dinner at 8.30 pm.
Organisers said preparations for the first ecumenical convention of this kind in Wayanad have been completed. The information was shared by ECF president and Cathedral Vicar Fr Sony Vazhakkattu, ECF Vice President Fr Thomas Thondiyil, Fr Baby Elias, ECF Secretary Roger Hilton, Treasurer Rojes Martin and Joint Secretary K M Shinoj.