Chris B. Francis Valliyampoykayil, a member of Pullurampara parish, was selected as a Prathibha at the Syro-Malabar Church-level Prathibha Sangamam organized for Class 7 students.

He was chosen from among 66 prathibhas who participated from various dioceses. The Prathibha Sangamam was held at St. Thomas Mount, Kakkanad.