Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese issues statement asking laity to refrain from Mount St Thomas protest

Kochi | Saturday | 24th August, 2019

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By Express News ServiceKOCHI: The Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese on Saturday came out with a statement undersigned by Cardinal Mar George Alencherry and four senior-most bishops of the Archdiocese urging the laity to refrain from staging a protest at Mount St Thomas on Sunday. Mar Jacob Manathodath, Mar Thomas Chakyath, Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath and Mar Jose Puthenveetil are the other signatories. According to Riju Kanjookkaran, spokesperson of the association, the Synod agreed to fulfil the demands that were raised, but was not ready to give it in writing. Riju also added that they would intensify their protest against the Synod if they fail to address their demands. Riju said they would intensify their protest against the Synod if they fail to address their demands..