KCYM Organized Inter-religious Youth Meet

KCYM–Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly conducted a day-long Inter-religious youth meet on October 13, at Renewal Centre, on the theme ‘Sauhrudha Yuvathvam, Samadhana Keralam’. The program was inaugurated by H.E. Bishop Mar Thomas Chakiath during which Shri. Abdussamad Samadani delivered the keynote address. Srimad Shivaswaroopananda, Secretary of Adwaithashramam, Aluva gave the benedictory address. After the inaugural session, Shri. Madambu Kunjukkuttan (renowned script writer) and Rev.Dr. Paul Thelakat presented papers on the topic “Openness and respect towards other religions and cultures - the vital principle of social existence”. Later, took place a panel session focusing on the subject ‘religious experience and humanness’. The panelists were Shri. Johny Lukose (Director, Manorama News), Adv. Jayashankar (political observer & Varanthyam fame), Shri. John Paul (notable screen play writer) and Rev.Dr. Kuriakose Mundadan moderated the session. One of the most striking events of the day was the Prayer service led by the heads of various religions. The Concluding session was inaugurated H.E. Bishop Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath. Shri. B. Kemal Pasha, Registrar General, High Court of Kerala gave the keynote address. Rev. Fr. Shinu Uthuppan, Benny Antony, Rev.Sr.Vincy SABS, Saji Vadassery, Shijo Mathew, Tijo Padayattil and Jineesh Paul spoke on the occasion. Delegates and representatives from different religions attended the Inter-religious youth meet and vowed to create harmony among religions and communities in Kerala.