Priestly Ordination of Joseph (Sandeep) Ottaplackil, CMF

Oct 10, 2020 | Bangalore, Ordinations

BA-20201008 Sandeep Offering his First Mass

Karnataka, India: On 8^th October 2020, Deacon Joseph (Sandeep) Ottaplackil CMF was conferred the Holy Order of Priesthood by Most Rev. Lawrence Mukkuzhy, Bishop of Belthangady. The celebration took place at the native parish of Sandeep, St. Thomas Church, Gandibagilu, in Karnataka.

Owing to ongoing restrictions of Covid-19 many could not be present physically for the celebration; however, a few Claretian confreres, diocesan clergy, and family members took part in the holy event. According to the Syro-Malabar liturgy, first, the rite of ordination took place, then the newly ordained priest, Sandeep, presided at the Eucharist.

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