London: Dr Kuriakose Mar Osthathios has officially taken charge as the Apostolic Visitor for the Syro Malankara Catholic Church in Europe. The solemn enthronement ceremony was held at the SPAL Center in Leicester, known as Mar Ivanios Nagar. Major Archbishop Cardinal Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis led the ceremony, which included Holy Mass, a formal welcome for guests, the installation rite and a public gathering.

This appointment is considered an important milestone for the Syro Malankara Catholic community in Europe, as the number of faithful in the region continues to grow. Church leaders hope the new structure will strengthen spiritual formation, pastoral care and community identity among the diaspora.

Bishop Osthathios was born on March 27 1962 in Amayannoor, Kottayam, Kerala. He is a

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