National Conference-Birth
Centenary Of Archbishop Benedict
Mar Gregorios.

The Birth Centenary of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios was concluded on a high note with a national level conference held at the Constitution Club in the national capital,New Delhi.This national level was hosted by the Diocese of St. John Crysostom, Gurgaon, Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. This high level ceremony took place on 15th February. Dr. Hamid Ansari the Honourable Vice-President of India was the chief guest. The ceremony was presided by Moran MorBaselios Cardinal Cleemis the Head and Father of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. Several eminent dignitaries and VIPs participated in the program which included Smt. NajmaHeptulla, Minister of Minority Affairs, Prof.P.J. Kurian, the Deputy Chairman of RajyaSabha. The Ceremony was marked by the release of special cover by the Postal Department of India in honour of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios. 

A special award was also presented to highlight the exemplary contribution of Archbishop Mar Gregorios in the Society and for the Nation. The Special “Archbishop Mar Gregorios Award” was given to the Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity of Mother Teresa for their selfless devotion to God and service to the poorest of the poor. The Regional Superior of the Congregation received the award.

To sustain and promote the great social efforts of Archbishop Mar Gregorios, two social projects were launched,
1. Accompany a family 2. Accompany a child to school. These two projects initiated by the Diocese of Gurgaon aimed at the welfare of the families and the children at the grass root level including any on to help.