POOTHAMKUTTY: Fr. Alias Ipe Parackal, the Vicar of St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Poothamkutty hoisted perunal flag for the Feast of Manjanikkara Bava. As part of First Saturday observation, Holy Qurbono was offered on Saturday, the 4th February 2012 at 8.15 am followed by special mediatory prayer to St. Mary, the Mother of God, Nercha distribution and flag hoisting. In the evening, after sandhyaprarthana at.6.30, Manjanikkara Bava Memorial talk was held. On Sunday, the 5th February Perunal Qurbono will be held at 8.15 am. Fr. Alias Ipe Parackal will be the chief officiate. Patriarchal flag will be hoisted by the Vicar after the Holy Qurbono, marking the beginning of Patriarchal Day celebrations.