The final rites of Mar Aprem Metropolitan, the Archbishop of the Chaldean Syrian Church of the East, was held in Thrissur on Thursday with full State honours.
The funeral proceedings began at 7 a.m. with a Holy Mass at Marth Mariam Cathedral. The first phase of the funeral service concluded by 11 a.m.
Mar Aprem Metropolitan, Chaldean Syrian Church Archbishop, passes away at 85
A ceremonial public homage procession (Nagari kanikkal) started from the cathedral at 11 a.m. and passed through High Road and Swaraj Round, returning to the church. The solemn procession featured banners, ceremonial umbrellas and crosses. Over 400 students from the Chaldean school marched with black flags as a mark of respect. Clergy, lay leaders, laity, and members of the public joined the procession.
Final burial rites
