Asia’s largest Christian convention begins
The 111th edition of the Maramon Convention, believed to be one of Asia’s largest Christian conventions began here Sunday.
The week-long Maramon Convention is organised by the Evangelistic Association, which is the missionary wing of the Mar Thoma Church.
“This convention is not just a meet of Marthomaites alone, instead it is being attended by all sections of Christians and people of all religions come to hear the speeches,” said Dr Joseph Mar Irenaeus Suffragan Metropolitan, president of the Evangelistic Association of the Mar Thoma Church.
Following the tradition since 1896, the convention is held on the Pampa riverbank at Maramon, 16 km from here.
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