The annual feast of the Bethel Saint George Orthodox Pilgrimage church at Nalila in the district commenced on April 23 and will conclude on May 5. Parish priest Fr. Jose M. Daniel said a highlight of the festival is the presentation of the Georgian award.

Social worker Dayabai has been selected for this year’s award and it will be presented to her at a function to be held at the church in the morning on May 1.

The function in this connection will be inaugurated by N.K. Premachandran, MP.

Former Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson will speak and the Metropolitan of Ahmedabad diocese Geevarghese Mar Yulios, will present the award.

The annual convention in connection with the festival will be held in the evening on that day.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Kerala / by Special Correspondent / Kollam – April 28th, 2016