Mananthavady, Wayanad – June 19, 2024: In a solemn and joyous ceremony conducted in the Syro-Malabar Rite, Brothers Ashish Vakkayil, Bala Sandeep Pasala, Jinto Puthuvelil, and Jince Kaduvanal were ordained to the diaconate at the Divine Providence Seminary. His Excellency Mar Alex Tharamangalam presided over the ordination, imparting the sacred duties of the diaconate through the imposition of hands. The ceremony, marked by traditional Syro-Malabar liturgical practices, included the Litany of the Saints, the laying on of hands, and the prayer of consecration. Family, friends, and the seminary community gathered to witness this important milestone, celebrating the dedication and spiritual commitment of the four brothers.