DESHNO D’MALPHONO organized by Mor Ignatius Youth Association Dubai (MIYA DUBAI)

Dubai: Mor Ignatius Youth Association Dubai (MIYA Dubai) started the 100th Birthday Celebrations of Malankara Malphono of Syrian Orthodox Church, Very. Rev. Dr. Kurian Corepiscopa Kaniyamparambil on 13th January 2012 with the event, Deshno d’Malphono (meaning Gurudakshina or tribute to the teacher).The Patriarchal Vicar of Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral Dubai, HG Dr. Mathews Mor Ivanios offered Holy Qurbono in Syriac, marking the launch of the celebrations. An Olive sapling was planted by HG in the church premises after the Holy Qurbono to commemorate the 100th Birthday celebrations by MIYA Dubai. An exhibition of the books and handwritten scripts by Very. Rev. Dr. Kurian Corepiscopa Kaniyamparambil, was arranged by MIYA Dubai. The event was inaugurated by HG Dr. Mathews Mor Ivanios, presided over by the Vicar, Rev. Fr. Boby G Varghese. Rev. Fr. Binoy Thomas and Rev. Fr. John Mathew were present for the event. A documentary based on the biography of the Malankara Malphono was shown during the event. A Syriac Music Competition was conducted in the UAE level at HH Moran Mor Ignatius Zaka Iwas I Parish Hall in Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral Dubai. All the participants were presented books written & signed by Very. Rev. Dr. Kurian Corepiscopa Kaniyamparambil.