PATHANMATHITTA: Head of Marthoma Church Joseph Marthoma Metropolitan has called upon the faithful to face the crisis caused by the present global financial meltdown by following the path of Jesus Christ. 

Delivering the message on the conclusion of the 114th Maramon Convention on the sand-bed of Pampa near Kozhencherry on Sunday, Joseph Marthoma Metropolitan said that the faithful should have unflinching faith in Christ to overcome the serious crises faced by the world. 

The faithful should show the people of other faiths the path of the Cross to overcome the problems faced at present.  Delivering the discourse earlier, South African Bishop Martin Lund called for a new approach in attracting the people of other faiths.

Maramon (Kerala), Feb 15: The Maramon convention, which is billed as the largest congregation of Christians in Asia, organised by Syrian Mar Thoma church of Kerala opened here Sunday.

The 114th Maramon convention was inaugurated by the head of Mar Thoma church, Joseph Marthoma Metropolitan. The church is headquartered at Thiruvalla, about 130 km from Thiruvananthapuram.