The ethereal glow of wisdom illuminated the Father Muller Mini Hall, Convention Centre, as the Lamp Lighting and Oath-Taking Ceremony unfolded on December 22nd, 2023. This momentous event marked the initiation of the 66th batch of GNM and the 37th batch of BSc Nursing students at the revered Father Muller School and College of Nursing.

The ceremony commenced with a soul-stirring prayer song by the 1st MSc Nursing students, setting a contemplative tone for the event. The focal point, the Lamp Lighting Ceremony, was graced by the esteemed presence of Rev. Sr. Deepa Peter, Principal of Athena Institute of Nursing Sciences, as the chief guest.

A warm welcome was extended by Sr. Jacintha D'Souza, Principal of Father Muller College of Nursing, who ushered in the gathering. In a poignant tribute, the dignitaries adorned the portraits of Florence Nightingale and Fr. Augustus Muller with flowers, symbolizing respect and honor.

Addressing the gathering, Sr. Dhanya Devasia, Chief Nursing Officer, eloquently underscored the significance of the day. The nursing luminaries, in a gesture of profound symbolism, kindled the lamps of 160 novice nursing students. As the flames flickered, they passed on the light of wisdom, knowledge, and compassion.

The culmination of this sacred initiation was the solemn oath-taking ceremony, administered by Sr. Jacintha D'Souza. Each student vowed to uphold the noble duties of a nursing professional, pledging to be a beacon of care and compassion.

In her insightful speech, Chief Guest Sr. Deepa Peter, Principal of Athena Institute of Nursing Sciences, shared words that resonated with inspiration and guidance, infusing the occasion with a sense of purpose and commitment.

A token of gratitude, in the form of a memento, was presented to the Chief Guest by Rev. Fr. Richard A Coelho. Presiding over the ceremony, Fr. Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director of FMCI, called upon the students to embrace an unwavering commitment to their noble profession and show gratitude to their alma mater by rendering their valuable service.

Professor Pathima Voilet D'Almeida, HOD of the Nursing Foundation department, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all who made the ceremony a resounding success. The program, seamlessly compeered by Mrs. Leena Margaret Castelino, Assoc. Professor in the Department of Nursing Foundation was a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.

The dignified presence of Administrator FMMC, Fr. Ajith Menezes, added to the grandeur of the occasion. The Assistant Administrator of FMMCH, the Spiritual Guides of FMCI, staff, and students lent their collective grace to the morning that marked the beginning of a transformative journey for the nursing professionals of tomorrow.