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title: "A. M. A. Ayrookuzhiel: 30th Death Anniversary Commemoration"
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description: Invitation page for the 30th Death Anniversary Commemoration of Rev. A. M. A. Ayrookuzhiel (1933–1996), to be held on 29 November 2026 in Bengaluru.
created: 2026-09-27
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<div class="amaa-poster" role="region" aria-label="A. M. A. Ayrookuzhiel 30th Death Anniversary Commemoration poster">

  <div class="amaa-band-top">
    <h1 class="amaa-name">A. M. A. Ayrookuzhiel</h1>
    <p class="amaa-sub">30th Death Anniversary Commemoration</p>
  </div>

  <div class="amaa-portrait-wrap">
    <div class="amaa-portrait-frame">
      <img src="/amaa/images/A.%20M.%20A.%20Ayrookuzhiel%20photo%20low%20resolution.png" alt="Photograph of Rev. A. M. A. Ayrookuzhiel" loading="lazy">
    </div>
  </div>
  <p class="amaa-portrait-caption">Rev. A. M. A. Ayrookuzhiel (1933–1996)</p>

  <div class="amaa-savedate">
    <p class="amaa-savedate-label">Save the Date</p>
    <p class="amaa-date-big">Sunday, 29 November 2026</p>
    <p class="amaa-city">Bengaluru</p>
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  <div class="amaa-desc">
    A commemoration of his life and work.
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  <div class="amaa-programme-heading">
    <p class="amaa-eyebrow2">Programme</p>
  </div>

  <div class="amaa-timeline">

    <div class="amaa-event">
      <div class="amaa-time">12:00 noon</div>
      <div>
        <p class="amaa-event-title">Memorial Service</p>
        <p class="amaa-event-venue">Wesley English Church, Fraser Town</p>
      </div>
    </div>

    <div class="amaa-event">
      <div class="amaa-time">1:30 pm</div>
      <div>
        <p class="amaa-event-title">Lunch</p>
        <p class="amaa-event-venue">Wesley English Church, Fraser Town</p>
      </div>
    </div>

    <div class="amaa-event">
      <div class="amaa-time">6:00 pm–7:30 pm</div>
      <div>
        <p class="amaa-event-title">Evening Commemoration Programme</p>
        <p class="amaa-event-venue">United Theological College<br>63, Millers Road, Benson Town</p>
      </div>
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    <div class="amaa-event">
      <div class="amaa-time">7:30 pm onwards</div>
      <div>
        <p class="amaa-event-title">Dinner</p>
        <p class="amaa-event-venue">United Theological College</p>
      </div>
    </div>

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  <div class="amaa-note">
    The programme will include a commemoration of A. M. A. Ayrookuzhiel's life and work, presentations on his academic, literary and social contributions, and an exhibition of selected works, documents and archival material.
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  <div class="amaa-footer">
    <p class="amaa-footer-label">More Information</p>
    <a href="https://sunilabraham.in/30/">sunilabraham.in/30</a>
  </div>

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