The mortal remains of Bishop emeritus M.C. Mani, former head of the Church of South India, will be laid to rest at a specially constructed crypt at the CSI Cathedral, Chalukunnu, on Thursday noon.

Bishop Mani had died of age-related illness at a private hospital, near here, on Tuesday. His body was taken to his residence in the town on Wednesday where hundreds of people paid their last respects to the departed soul.

The funeral services will commence at 8.30 a.m. This will be followed by the Nagarikaanickalceremony. The last leg of the funeral service will commence by 11 a.m.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Kerala / by Special Correspondent / Kottayam – October 22nd, 2015