PM Modi greets Metropolitan Mar Chrysostom on his 100th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted his eminence Metropolitan Emeritus of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar Philipose Mar Chrysostum on the special occasion of his Centenary celebrations.

He is the spiritual leader of the Malankara Mar Thoma Church.

On the special occasion of his 100th birthday, warmest greetings to Metropolitan Emeritus, His Grace Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom. pic.twitter.com/L9ZEwKZQiQ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2017

Metropolitan Emeritus, His Grace Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom has devoted himself towards service. I pray for his long & healthy life.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2017

According to reports, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani will inaugurate the centenary celebrations in Thiruvalla at 11.30 am.

He was ordained in 1944 and made an episcopa in 1953. He was promoted as a Metropolitan in 1999 and holds the record of being the longest-serving Catholic bishop.