A particular tomb being readied for Oommen Chandy in his Parish church

By PTI

KOTTAYAM: The mortal stays of Kerala’s two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who died in Bengaluru on Tuesday, can be laid to relaxation at a particular tomb on an unique space of his village church, the place clergymen are buried.

As preparations are on in full swing for his funeral on Thursday, a particular tomb is being constructed for Chandy in an unique space on the church premises as an alternative of his household vault within the cemetery.

The authorities of the St George Orthodox Church, popularly often known as “Puthuppally Palli” in native parlance, have determined to vary their decades-old observe of burying lifeless laymen within the church cemetery or of their household vaults there for the Congress stalwart.

The church committee determined to vary the observe as a mark of respect for “Kunjoonju”, as he was identified amongst his villagers and admirers.

Church vicar Varghese Varghese mentioned the choice was taken contemplating the immense contributions given by Chandy to the parish and to the church in these many years.

“The decision was taken to lay him to rest on the church ground where the remains of the late priests were buried, considering his virtues and the contributions he made to the parish and the church,” he mentioned.

As per the frequent observe, the mortal stays of an odd believer are being buried within the cemetery and people of clergymen in an unique space situated north or south of the church, he mentioned.

“The tomb for Chandy is being readied adjacent to that of the priests. The general feeling of the parish is that his tomb will remain a permanent memorial on the church premises,” the priest mentioned.

Recalling Chandy’s contributions to the parish, he mentioned the previous chief minister is among the individuals who’ve contributed probably the most to its modernisation and growth.

Since his youthful days, Chandy had been very a lot energetic within the youth motion, Sunday faculty actions and prayer conferences within the church, and it had paved the best way for his development as a public activist, MLA, minister, and the Chief Minister of the state, the vicar added.

Bidding adieu to the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, the mortal stays of Chandy — who died in Bengaluru a day in the past — was taken to Kottayam, the stronghold of the Congress stalwart, on Wednesday morning.

His physique was taken to Kottayam by highway in a specifically modified low-floor bus lined in garlands and photos of Chandy and filled with get together leaders and staff.

Arrangements have been made on the Thirunakkara Ground right here for the general public to pay homage to Chandy and thereafter, his physique can be shifted to his dwelling in Puthuppally.

Chandy had been representing the Assembly constituency of Puthuppally, the place he’s affectionately known as ‘Kunjukunju’ by the folks, for the final 53 years and locals recall that the doorways to his dwelling have been at all times open for anybody to stroll in and talk about issues with him at any time of the day.

Chandy, who served because the Chief Minister of Kerala twice, breathed his final in a non-public hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

His finish got here whereas present process therapy for most cancers, get together sources mentioned.

He was 79.

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KOTTAYAM: The mortal stays of Kerala’s two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who died in Bengaluru on Tuesday, can be laid to relaxation at a particular tomb on an unique space of his village church, the place clergymen are buried.

As preparations are on in full swing for his funeral on Thursday, a particular tomb is being constructed for Chandy in an unique space on the church premises as an alternative of his household vault within the cemetery.

The authorities of the St George Orthodox Church, popularly often known as “Puthuppally Palli” in native parlance, have determined to vary their decades-old observe of burying lifeless laymen within the church cemetery or of their household vaults there for the Congress stalwart.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

The church committee determined to vary the observe as a mark of respect for “Kunjoonju”, as he was identified amongst his villagers and admirers.

Church vicar Varghese Varghese mentioned the choice was taken contemplating the immense contributions given by Chandy to the parish and to the church in these many years.

“The decision was taken to lay him to rest on the church ground where the remains of the late priests were buried, considering his virtues and the contributions he made to the parish and the church,” he mentioned.

As per the frequent observe, the mortal stays of an odd believer are being buried within the cemetery and people of clergymen in an unique space situated north or south of the church, he mentioned.

“The tomb for Chandy is being readied adjacent to that of the priests. The general feeling of the parish is that his tomb will remain a permanent memorial on the church premises,” the priest mentioned.

Recalling Chandy’s contributions to the parish, he mentioned the previous chief minister is among the individuals who’ve contributed probably the most to its modernisation and growth.

Since his youthful days, Chandy had been very a lot energetic within the youth motion, Sunday faculty actions and prayer conferences within the church, and it had paved the best way for his development as a public activist, MLA, minister, and the Chief Minister of the state, the vicar added.

Bidding adieu to the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, the mortal stays of Chandy — who died in Bengaluru a day in the past — was taken to Kottayam, the stronghold of the Congress stalwart, on Wednesday morning.

His physique was taken to Kottayam by highway in a specifically modified low-floor bus lined in garlands and photos of Chandy and filled with get together leaders and staff.

Arrangements have been made on the Thirunakkara Ground right here for the general public to pay homage to Chandy and thereafter, his physique can be shifted to his dwelling in Puthuppally.

Chandy had been representing the Assembly constituency of Puthuppally, the place he’s affectionately known as ‘Kunjukunju’ by the folks, for the final 53 years and locals recall that the doorways to his dwelling have been at all times open for anybody to stroll in and talk about issues with him at any time of the day.

Chandy, who served because the Chief Minister of Kerala twice, breathed his final in a non-public hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

His finish got here whereas present process therapy for most cancers, get together sources mentioned.

He was 79.

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