The Syro-Malankara Catholic Major Archiepiscopal Church

“United in Faith and Love”

📍 Rome, Italy
📅 13 – 15 June 2026

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Major Archiepiscopal Church is organizing the Europe–UK Convention 2026 in Rome, bringing together faithful, priests, and religious representatives from across Europe and the United Kingdom for a historic gathering of faith, fellowship, and celebration.

The convention includes Holy Qurbana at St. Peter’s Basilica, seminars, dialogue sessions, liturgical celebrations, cultural presentations, and a special Papal Audience.

Convention Programme

Saturday, 13 June 2026

3:00 PM — Concelebrated Holy Qurbano

Principal Celebrant

His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis

Major Archbishop-Catholicos

📍 St. Peter’s Basilica (Altare della Cattedra)

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Liturgical Reception & Evening Prayer

📍 Parrocchia di San Gregorio VII
Via Gregorio VII, 6

8:00 PM – 8:45 PM

Presentation

History and Life of the Syro-Malankara Missions in Europe and the UK

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • Liturgical Music Concert
  • Dinner

Sunday, 14 June 2026

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Seminar

Faith Beyond Borders: Witnessing Christ through the Syro-Malankara Heritage

📍 Pontifical Urban College
Via Urbano VIII, 16

Seminar Schedule

8:30 – 8:45 AM

  • Prayer & Bible Reading
  • Welcome Address

H.E. Kuriakose Mor Osthathios
Apostolic Visitator for the Syro-Malankara Faithful in Europe and the United Kingdom

8:45 – 9:10 AM

Ecclesial Identity and Mission of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church

Rev. Fr. Thomson P. Jose
Pastor, St. Nikolaus Catholic Church, Dietingen
Secretary for the Synodal Commission for the Migrants of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church

9:10 – 9:35 AM

Contemporary Pastoral Challenges in Europe and the United Kingdom:

Practical and Organizational Dimensions

Rev. Dr. Louis Charuvila Puthenveedu
Coordinator for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in the United Kingdom

9:35 – 10:00 AM

Q&A Session

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Dialogue with His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis

Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church

Thanksgiving & Conclusion

Rev. Fr. Santhosh Koickal
Coordinator for the Syro-Malankara Faithful Germany & Belgium

Moderator

Mr. Lijoy Varghese
Great Britain

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

☕ Coffee

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Felicitation Ceremony

Celebrating the

25th Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of

His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos

1:00 PM

🍽️ Lunch

Monday, 15 June 2026

12:00 PM

Papal Audience

Participants

Representatives of the Syro-Malankara Catholic faithful, priests, and religious communities from across Europe and the United Kingdom will participate in this grand convention.

Highlights of the Convention

  • Holy Qurbano at St. Peter’s Basilica
  • International Faith Seminar
  • Dialogue with Church Leadership
  • Felicitation Ceremony
  • Liturgical Music Concert
  • Community Fellowship
  • Papal Audience in Rome

About the Convention

The Europe–UK Convention 2026 is a significant spiritual gathering aimed at strengthening the identity, mission, and unity of the Syro-Malankara faithful living across Europe and the United Kingdom. The event reflects the Church’s commitment to preserving heritage, deepening faith, and fostering communion among generations abroad.