Body of former Irinjalakuda Bishop Mar James Pazhayattil was laid to rest at Irinjalakuda Cathedral in the presence of thousands of devotees.

The fist bishop of the Irinjalakuda diocese died at 10.30 p.m. on Sunday following liver diseases.

Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry and Thrissur Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath led the funeral functions.

Special prayers were also held.

“Mar Pazhayattil led a simple life. His life was a role model for everybody,” said Cardinal Alencherry.

Bishops of various dioceses, hundreds of priests and sisters participated in the function along with thousands of devotees.

The body was taken in a funeral procession through Irinjalakuda town before it was laid to rest at the special tomb inside the cupola in Irinjalakuda Cathedral.

A remembrance meeting was held in the evening.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Kerala / by Staff Reporter / Thrissur – July 14th, 2016