The pain & palliative care ward in Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital, Tiruvalla has been named after Very Rev. A.C. Kurian acknowledging his meritorious, selfless work.

The ward was opened by the Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan. Archbishop Thomas Mar Koorilos Metropolitan of Tiruvalla Arch diocese of Malankara Catholic Church Presided over the meeting. Jacob Punnose IPS  and Mrs. Susamma Kurian, W/o. Very Rev. A.C. Kurian were also present.