Special Contribution of Methran Kakshi to the Christianity
- Woe to those who Persecute God's church and destroy places of
worship - Will these Pictures open their eyes ?
His
Holiness hosted an Ifthar Meet on behalf of all Churches in Syria
MA`ARAT SAYYIDNAYA,
DAMASCUS: His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas hosted an
Ifthar Meet at Patriarchate on August 31, Tuesday, on behalf of
churches in Syria. Hon. Ministers of Republic os Syria, Dr. Sheik
Muhammed Fadhel, Mr. Muhammed Abdul Sattar, Sheik Dr. Abdul Father
Elbezm, His Excellency Sheik Abdul Bari, Mufti of Damascus,
Metropolitans of sister churches, Apostolic Nuncio of Damascus,
Archbishop Gathas Gazim, Bishop Luke Khoury, Archbishop Joseph Absi,
Bishop Elias, Metropolitans of our church, Their Eminences Mor
Philoxenos Matthias Nayis, Mor Osthatheos Matta Rohum, Mor Silwanos
Petrus Mor Justinos Paulose, Mor Dionysius Yuhanon Kawaq, abbots of
St. Ephraim Dayaro were among the others who participated in the
Ifthar.
IInd Ireland Family
Conference to be held from Sep 10 at Esker Monastery, Galve
GALVE, IRELAND: The IInd Ireland
Family Conference will be held at Esker Monastery on Sep 10, 11 &
12. Patriarchal Vicar of Ireland, Mor Dioscorus Kuriakose will reach
here on Sep 03. Mor Dioscorus will be the chief guest in the
conference. Metropolitan will celebrate Holy Qurbono at St. Mary's
Church, Nock on Sep 04, Saturday.
September 01, 2010 (Wednesday)
Holy
Father attended the Ifthar hosted by His Excellency, The
President of Lebanon at Baabda Palace
BAABDA PALACE,
LEBANON: His Holiness Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas
attended the Ifthar hosted by His Excellency, The President of
Lebanon Michael Sulaiman at Baabda Palace on August 26, Thursday.
Honourable Ministers of Lebanon and Syria, Church leaders and
religious leaders from Muslim community attended the party.
Archbishop
Mor Gregorios Youhanna Ibrahim hosted Ifthar at Aleppo
ALEPPO, SYRIA:
Archbishop of Aleppo, Mor Gregorios Youhanna Ibrahim hosted an
Ifthar Party at the Headquarters of Syriac Orthodox Church at Aleppo
on August 28, Saturday. The ifthar meet was attended by eminent
personalities from various folks of life like His Excellency Sheik
Dr. Ahmed Badr Eddin Hussain of Syria, His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud
Akkham of Aleppo, Sheik Dr. Muhammed Abdul Huda Hussain, heads of
various churches from Syria and Aleppo, scholars, representatives of
universities in Aleppo.
Source:
Office of Archbishop, Aleppo, Syria
Dukhrono
of LL Catholicos Baselios Paulose II observed at Sharjah Soonoro
Church
SHARJAH: Dukhrono
of Late Lamented Catholicos Baselios Paulose II was observed at St.
Mary's JSO Soonoro Church, here on August 31, Tuesday. Metropolitan
of Mylapore, Delhi Dioceses, Mor Osthatheos Ishaq was the chief
celebrant fro the Holy Tri Mass, assisted by Fr. Joshy Chitteth and
Fr. Paulose Kaliyamilil. Hundreds of faithful attended in the feast.
Metropolitan will lead this year's Ettu Nombu Perunnal at Sharjah.
August 30, 2010 (Monday)
Dr. Mor Coorilos
Geevarghese attended WCC-CWM meeting on "Ubuntu" in Bostwana
BOSTWANA: Metropolitan Dr. Mor Coorilos
Geevarghese attended a three day conference on "Ubuntu" (African
concept of inter-relationship between human beings), jointly
organized by the WCC and the Council for World Mission (CWM) In
Kanye, Bostwana in Southern Africa from August 23-27, 2010. Thirteen
leading theologians and church leaders from different countries
attended this "think-tank" meeting. The conference included visits
to rehabilitation centers for HIV-AIDS affected people and talks by
tribal chiefs in the setting of "kgotla" (the traditional place
where the clans meet and discuss and decide on issues). Pictures
here show the visits to the HIV-AIDS rehab centers, the meeting at
the 'kgotla' and a group photo of the participants, in front of a
traditional hut and meeting place made purely of mud.
August 29, 2010 (Sunday)
St. Thomas
JSO Church North Paravoor building a new church in the name of St. Abdul
Jaleel Mor Gregorios at Idukki H.B
Catholicose Dr. Baselios Thomas 1st laid the foundation stone for
the church
IDUKKI: H.B
Catholicose Dr. Baselios Thomas 1st laid the foundation stone for
the church. H.G Mathews Mor Aprem, H.G Mor Clemis Kuriakose, Rev Fr.
Paulose Kuriapuram (Asst. Vicar St. Thomas JSOC), Priests from
Idukki Diocese, deacons & faithful participated. There exist a
temporary church made of flex sheets which has been consecrated
temporarily by
H.G Dr. Mor Clemis Kuriakose few months back.
"Kanthila" of Very
Rev Finahas Remban of Malekuriz held today
MALELKURIZ: "Kanthila" of Very Rev
Finahas Ramban of Malekuriz held today at Malelkuriz Dayara. H.G
Kuriakose Mor Diascorose lead the service. Lots of Corepiscopas,
priests, Decons & hundreds of faithful participated. Very Rev remban
is of 78 years old.
Dr. Mathew
Samuel has been decorated with the title Chevalier
TRIVANDRUM: Dr.
Mathew Samuel has been decorated with the title Chevalier for his
contribution for the beginning and activities of Jacobite
congregation at Perth, Australia. The St. Aphrem’s medal was
presented to him by Catholicose HB Mor Baselios Thomas I. The public
meeting was held on 21st August at St. Peter’s JSS Cathedral,
Thiruvananthapuram at 7.30 PM. The Metropolitan of Australia and
Kozhikode dioceses HG Mor Iraneos Paulose was present for the
function. Felicitations were given by Rev Fr. Anish T. Varghese,
Rev. Fr. Mathias Kavunkal, Comm. Dr. C.A. Ninan, Bar Eto Briro Dr.
D. Babu Paul and Chev. Koshy M. George. A memento was presented to
Chev. Dr. Mathew Samuel by St. Peters Morth Mariam Vanitha Samajam.
A "ponnada" was given by Church Secretary Mr. Elias. Reply speech
was delivered by Chev. Dr. Mathew Samuel.
Dr. Mathew Samuel is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Perth, Western
Australia and belongs to St. Peters JSS Cathedral Thiruvananthapuram.
He is the eldest of three sons of Mr. M. Samuel ( Currently Trustee
of St. Peters JSS Cathedral) and Mrs. Ammini Samuel. His wife is Dr.
Binu Susan Kuruvila , who is doing her fellowship in Cardiology at
Perth. They have two daughters – Reshma and Shreya. His youngest
brother Dn. Dr. Paul Samuel , an ENT surgeon serves as Youphadyakno
of Kollam diocese currently in Thiruvananthapuram.
August 28, 2010 (Saturday)
"Conserving
the environment is the duty of youth" : His Beatitude Mor Baselios
Thomas I Catholicos
His Beatitude inaugurated Shaino Yarukhoyo (Harithaka
Shanthi), Youth Camp at Allapra MSV NEWS SERVICE
ALLAPRA: Conserving the environment is
the duty of youth, said His Beatitude Catholicos Dr. Baselios Thomas
I. His Beatitude was addressing the audience after inaugurating the
youth camp of Perumbavoor Region of Ankamali Region, Shaino
Yarukhoyo at Koinoniya, the regional centre on Aug 21, Saturday.
His Beatitude planted a sapling and inaugurated the project of Youth
Association. Seminars on "Ecology in the Biblical context", "Ecology
in the vision of patriarchs" and "Ecology in the context of social
life" were taken by H.G. Mor Aphrem Mathews Metropolitan, Rev. Fr.
Jomy Joseph and Mr. Chinnan T. Painadathu respectively. The camp was
chaired by the auxiliary metropolitan of the Perumbavoor region,
H.G. Mor Aphrem Mathews. The regional Vice-President, Rev. Fr. Biju
Varkey Korattiyil welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Regi Thekkineth,
Manager, Koinonia, Mr. Eldho Jacob, central committee member,
Mr. Regi J. K, Former regional secretary and Mr. Sinu M. Jose,
regional secretary spoke on the occasion. Rev. Fr. Jacob Paulose
Kochuparambil, Director of Yuvadarshanam rendered the vote of
thanks.
Birth Centenary celebrations of Blessed
Mother Teresa held at Kottayam Metropolitan His Grace Mor Themotheos Thomas
of Kottayam Diocese attended
KOTTAYAM: Birth Centenary Celebrations of Blessed
Mother Teresa held at Kottayam. Metropolitan His Grace Mor Themotheos Thomas
of Kottayam Diocese attended. The programme was organised by
Missionaries of Charity and KCM, Kottyam. Paulose Mar Milithios of
IOC inaugurated. Metropolitan His Grace Dr. Thomas
Mar Coorilos of Malankara Catholic Church presided over. Bar Etho
Briro Dr. D Babu Paul IAS (Retd.), Prof. Dr. K Radhakrishnan (Ex.
Vice Chancellor, Kaladi Shree Sharacharya Sanskrit University), Shri. V N Vasavan MLA, Imam Council Chairman
Shri. Mohammed Nadhir Maulavi, District
Collector Mrs. Mini Auntony IAS, Municipal Chairperson Mrs. Bindhu Santhoskumar,
Rev. Fr. Thomas Karimbumkalayil, Dr. Joseph Manakkalam spoke on the
occasion.
Kozhikode Diocesan
Day and Metropolitan Ordination Celebrations of Mor Irenios
Paulose will be held tomorrow at Velamkode MSV NEWS SERVICE
THAMARASSERRY: Kozhikode Diocesan Day and Ordination
Celebrations of Metropolitan Mor Irenios Paulose will be held
tomorrow, Aug 29, Sunday at Velamkode St. Mary's JSO Soonoro
Church compound. The newly ordained Bishop of Thamarasserry
Archdiocese of Syro Malabar Church, Rt. Rev. Dr. Mar Remigius Paul
Inchananiyil will be given a reception. Hon'ble Minister for Home &
Tourism, Shri. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan will inaugurate the publis
function which will be presided over by His Beatitude Catholicos
Baselios Thomas I. Metropolitan of Trichur Diocese, Mor Eusebios
Kuriakose will delever the benedictory speech. Metropolitan Mor
Aphrem Mathews will inaugurate the official website of the diocese.
Hon'ble Member of Parliament Shri M I Shanavas, MLA Shri George M
Thomas and other dignitaries will speak on the occasion. Senior most
priests of the diocese Rev. Fr. Thomas Kiliyamkunnathu, Rev. Fr.
Geevarghese Kannukuzhy will be honoured by the diocese on the
occasion. Various scholarships also will be given.
Ettu Nombu at Thalakode Morth
Mariyam JSO Church Mathrubhumi
Aug 30 Dukhrono of St. Alexander of
Constantinople
August 27, 2010 (Friday)
Sister
Hatune honoured with 'Federal Cross of Merit' of Federal Republic of
Germany
BERLIN:
Sister Hatune Dogan of Syriac Orthodox Church honoured with Federal
Cross of Merit. His Excellency, the President of Germany, Dr.
Christian Wulff presented theFederal
Cross of Merit,
officially theOrder
of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany,
the only generalstate
decorationof theFederal
Republic of Germany, yesterday, 26 Aug, at Berlin. Sister Hatune is
the Patron of Sister Hatune Foundation which does charity works in
Iraq, Nepal, India and other parts of the world as well.
New church for Jacobite Syrian Orthodox
Church in Goodalloor, The Nilgiris Metropolitan Mor Philoxenos Zacharias
led foundation stone for St. Peter's JSO Church
THE NILGIRIS: Metropolitan of Malabar Diocese, Mor
Philoxenos Zacharias led foundation stone for St. Peter's JSO Church
at Puthoorvayal, Goodalloor, under the diocese on Aug 26, Thursday.
By this, the total number of churches in Malabar Diocese has become
41. Rev. Fr. James Vanmelil (Diocesan Secretary), Fr. Babu
Neettinkara (Clergy Secretary), Very Rev. Andrews Cor Episcopus, Fr.
George Manayath, Fr. Jacob Michael Pulliyattel, Fr. Geevarghese
Meleth, Fr. Mathai Athirampuzhayil, Fr. George Varghese
Kavungumpillil, Fr. James Jacob Edaputhusserril, Fr. P C Paulose
Puthanpurakkal, Fr. Geevarghese Kattuchira, Fr. Shibu Kuttiparichel,
Fr. Basil Kaduvakulangara and lots of faithful attended. The church
will be constructed at the plot donated by Shri. Yeldho Chembala
Mazhuvannoor.
Mediatory
Prayer to St. Mary, Mother of God released at Muscat
MUSCAT: Under the auspices of Martha Mariam Vanitha
Samajam, St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Parish Unit, special
intercessory prayers to St.Mary, Mother of God was released during
Holy Qurbana on 26th August, 2010 in connection with
Eight Days Lent which will start on 31st August. The
prayer will be distributed to all those who are in need and staying
in various Labour Camps across Oman. Under the able leadership and
guidance of the Vicar Rev.Fr.Alias Ipe, Vanitha Samajam Members
would distribute the prayer irrespective of caste,Creed and colour.
The programme is arranged to make proper awareness about the urgency
of Intercessory prayers to St.Mary and Holy Saints among the
faithful residing far and wide.
Mrs.Jolly Babu Thomas, Mrs.Bini Jolly, Mrs.Mercey
Dennis, Mrs.Deepa Alias, Mrs.Bindu Thomas, Mrs.Suja Varghese,
Mrs.Suja Alias & Mrs.Ancy Benoy will co-cordinate the distribution
of Mediatory prayer Leaves.
One Day Youth Camp held at Faridabad
FARIDABAD: One Day Youth Camp held at St. George Jacobite Syriac
Orthodox Church on Aug 24, Tuesday. Asst. Metropolitan of Delhi
Diocese, Mor Osthatheos Ishaq inaugurated the camp and led the
class.
Feast of Assumption celebrated at St.
Mary's JSO Church, Lynbrook, New York
NEW
YORK: St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Lynbrook, New York
of Malankara Archdiocese celebrated the Feast of Assumption of St.
Mary, the Patron Saint on August 14th and 15th. On Saturday August
14th Rev. Fr. C. A. Thomas ( Knanaya Archdiocese in USA) delivered
gospel message followed by the evening prayer. Vicar Rev. Dr.
Varghese Manikat (Diocesan Secretary) celebrated the Holy Qurbono
and lead the special intercession prayer on the perunnal day. Rev.
Dn. Dr. Jerry Jacob MD addressed the faithful and explained the
importance of St. Mary in Orthodox Syrian Christian faith.
In a special meeting , the new academic graduates of the parishes
were honoured. Rev. Dr. Varghese Manikat distributed special awards
sponsored by Bibu and Bikki in loving memory of their parents late
Mrs Annamma Jacob and Mr. Kuruvilla Jacob
Following the Holy Qurbono a traditional rasa was held on the nearby
street. A delicious luncheon was also served after the closing
prayer and Benediction. Many faithful from nearby parishes attended
the Feast of St. Mary's at Lynbrook Church located at the heartland
of New York city. This year's perunnal was sponsored by Mr. Yeldho
and family.
Mor Milithios Yuhanon inaugurated
Kollaneth Kudumbayogam
PRAKKANAM: 37th yearly public meeting of Kollanteth Kudumbayogam
and remembrance of 'Kathanaar appoopan' held at Prakkanam on
24th August (chingam 8. Publc meeting was inaugurated by Mor
Milithios Yuhanon. Very Rev. P.E. Mathews Remban of Manjanikkara
Dayaro presided over. His Grace celebrated Holy Qurbono in Prakkanam
Mor Ignatius JSO Church on 24th August.
Concluding ceremony of Centenary celebrations of
Knanaya Jacobite Archdiocese at Ranni
Mathrubhumi
Consecration of Kombanad Yeldho Mor Baselios Retreat
Centre on Aug 28, 29
Mathrubhumi
August 26, 2010 (Thursday)
HAITI
RELIEF: Malankara Archdiocese in USA released check for $ 28,172
NEW JERSEY: In a
special meeting held at the St. George Syrian Orthodox Church,
Carteret, New Jersey on Saturday , August 21st Mr. Andrew Kerr , the
official representative of the Charity Organization " Hands on
Disaster Response "(HODR) accepted the check for the amount of $
28,172(Twenty eight thousand one hundred seventy two Dollars) from
Mor Titus Yeldho , Archbishop and Patriarchal Vicar of the Malankara
Archdiocese of the Syrian Orthodox Church in North America. Rev,Fr.
Geevarghese Jacob Chalissery(Diocesan Joint Secretary), Mr.Abraham
Mathew (Diocesan Treasurer), Rev. Dr. A. P. George(Vicar, St. George
Church Carteret), Rev. Dn. Akash Paul, Ms. Tina Geevarghese (MGSOSA
Official), Mr. T.V. John (Diocesan Sunday School Director), Mr. Raju
Abraham (St. Pauls Coordinator) , Mr. Saju Paulose Maroth ( Diocesan
Project Committee) and Biju Cherian (Treasurer, Antiochean True
Faith Organization) were also present on the occasion.
Ms. Tina Geevarghese( MGSOSA ) and Ms. Heena Patel explained their
wonderful experience in Haiti while they volunteered with the HODR.
" The generous contribution you have given will be utilized for the
good of the suffering people of Haiti " said Mr. Andrew Kerr in his
speech. He also thanked Ms. Tina and her team for their dedication
and hard work in Haiti . Archbishop Mor Titus Yeldho expressed his
gratitude to the parishes in the Archdiocese for their generous
donation to the Haiti Relief Fund. Well wishers and a number of
faithful from New York and New Jersey area witnessed the event.
BIJU CHERIAN
Kottayam diocese
Youth Association two day camp held
KANDANAD: Very. Rev. Punnachalil
John Corepiscopa celebrated his 40th year of priestly ordination.
John Punnacalil Corepiscopa was ordained as priest by H.B.
Catholicose Baselious Paulose II, on august 15, 1970. H.H. Ignatius
Zaka I ordained him as a Corepiscopa in the year 1999. At present he
is serving as the vicar of St. Mary's JSO Cathedral Kandanad. H.G
Mathews Mor Ivanious Presided over the function. Rev Fr. Jibi John
Ichikottil and Fr. Shaji Meppadath along with hundreds of faithful
participated in the function.
Combined VBS held at
New Jersey
NEW JERSEY: St. George Syrian
Orthodox Church, Carteret, New Jersey hosted the fourth combined VBS
of four Parishes of Malankara Archdiocese in Staten Island and New
Jersey( Southern Area) regions on August 20Th,21st and 22ND,2010
under the leadership of Clergy , Sunday School Headmasters and Youth
volunteers. St.George Church Carteret, New Jersey, St.James Church,
Livingston New Jersey, St.Johns Church, Staten Island, NY and Mor
Gregorios Church, Staten Island, NY were the participating churches.
About 75 children's guided by teachers and volunteers took part in
VBS based on the Theme". The children's were divided into five
groups based on their age. Participants learned songs in English,
Hindi and enjoyed interactive sessions, role plays, art and craft
work shops, theme learning, puppet shows , slide show and water
games. On the final day prior to the closing ceremony children's and
teachers took part in a colorful rally on the nearby street wearing
VBS T-shirts and crowns. The children's were weaving VBS flags and
were singing the theme song H-E-R-O. Jesus is my Hero .
Children's from all classes reflected their experiences of the three
day events in the closing meeting. They performed action songs,
skits and talent shows. " The continuous dedication and team work of
volunteers and teachers under the guidance of respected priests made
this a blessed and memorable event. " said Archbishop Mor Titus
Yeldho in his speech. V. Rev. David Cheruthottil Corepiscopo, Rev.
Dr. A. P. George, Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Jacob Chalissery, Rev. Dn.
Akash Paul and Mr. Abraham Mathew were addressed in VBS. Lunch,
Dinner and Snacks have served to all participants for three days by
the generous support of various parishes and well wishers.
Rev. Dr. A. P. George (Vicar, St. George Church), Mr. T. V. John(
Director, Sunday School Association of Malankara Archdiocese) and
Ms. Susan John( VBS Coordinator) thanked to all respected priests,
teachers, children, youth volunteers and parents for their support
and cooperation in making this years VBS a grand success.
BIJU CHERIAN
August 25, 2010 (Wednesday)
Jacobite
Syrian Orthodox Church owned a plot in Parumala
(Proposed St.
Gregorios Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church at Parumala)
Kalpana from H.G Dr. Mor
Coorilos Geevarghese
Read
Message from Malankara Malpan Korooso Dash'roro Sophar
Very Rev. Dr. Curien
Kaniyamparambil
Cor Episcopa Read
August 24, 2010 (Tuesday)
Archbishop Mor Gregorios
Youhanna Ibrahim attend the Ifthar Feast at Aleppo
ALEPPO, SYRIA: Archbishop Mor
Gregorios Youhanna Ibrahim attended the Ifthar Feast
organised by Socialist Union Party at Aleppo on August 22,
Sunday. The feast was attended by dignitaries from Aleppo
including His Excellency Governor of Aleppo, Chancellor and Vice
Chancellor of Universities in Aleppo, Major General of Aleppo,
Commander and Police Chiefs from the province.
Edavaka Sangamam
held at St. George JSO Cathedral, Karingachira
MangalamMathrubhumi
MUSCAT: As part of the Feast of Assumption of St. Mary, Mother of
God, youth Day Celebrations and Martha Mariam Day Celebrations were
held in Muscat. Vicar Rev. Fr. Alias Ipe made the introductory
speech and Key-note address. Guest Speaker Rev. Fr. Jiju Varghese
led Bible Class. Youth Wing Secretary Mr. Alias Paul presented the
annual report for the St. Mary’s Youth Association and Mrs. Bini
Jolly, Secretary of Vanitha Samajam presented the annual report for
the Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam. Various programs were staged
under the auspices of both the spiritual Organizations.
St. Mary's JSO Church, Ahmadabad, Gujarat celebrated the Feast of
Assumption on August 14th & 15th
AHMADABAD: St. Mary's JSOC, Ahmadabad, Gujarat celebrated the Feast
of Assumption on August 14th & 15th. Rev Fr. John Mathai lead the
Holy Mass & intercession prayers as part of the perunnal. Vicar of
the church Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Kollannoor and lots of faithful
participated. Rev. Fr. John Mathai inaugurated the distribution of
charity box for all the parish members, inorder to support the
activities of St. Gregorious sharing Ministry. Contact Details: Ph.
No: 08000742169. Address: opp. dive in Cinema, Near sunrise Park,
Thaltej Road, Ahmadabad, Gujarat.
UK Regional Family Conference of JSOC on September 11th & 12th
Venue: St. Ignatius JSOC, St. Paulose Mor
Athanasius Nagar, St.
Brides Parish Hall, Belfast.
Ireland Regional Family Conference of JSOC on September 10th, 11th &
12th
Bahrain St.
Peter's JSOC Youth Association 66th “Round The Clock” Chain Prayer
Service Read
Details
Gregorian Voice
(Monthly News Letter of St. Gregorious JSOC Dublin, August Edition
Online Read
September
edition of ' Noorono' is online (from St. Ignatius Church,
Tallaght- Ireland)
Gregorian Voice (St. Gregorious Hospital Ministry Publication), August Edition
Online Read
Mor Gregorios Hospital ministry
members visiting hospital and serving food for the patients.
Malankara Archdiocese of the Syrian Orthodox Church in North
America: Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund handed over on August
21st
NEW JERSEY: H.E. Titus Yeldho Metropolitan, Archbishop and Patriarchal
Vicar of The Malankara Archdiocese of the Syrian Orthodox Church in
North America donated a generous sum of money collected(Haiti Relief
Fund) to the non profitable organization " Hands on Disaster Relief
(HODR)" based in Leogane, Haiti( the earthquake epic center). The
ceremony was held on Saturday, august 21st at 10:00AM at St. George
Syrian Orthodox Church, Carteret, New Jersey. An administrative
representative of HODR attended this meeting .
Ms. Tina Geevarghese, official of MGSOSA of Malankara Archdiocese
went to Haiti to volunteer for the organizations relief efforts.
During the ceremony Ms. Tina and friends shared their experience in
Haiti.
New Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church coming at the heart
of Kollam Town
KOLLAM: H.G Mor
Theodosius
Mathews, Kollam Diocesan
Metropolitan will lay the stone for St. Thomas JSO Church,
Kollam on September 9th. The stone blessed by His Holiness
Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I will be used as the
foundation stone.
August 22, 2010 (Sunday)
Chief Justice
(Retd.)
Dr. K. G. Balakrishnan inaugurated Kerala Council of Churches (KCC)
Sapthathy Celebrations Valedictory Function at Thiruvalla His
Beatitude Catholicos Baselios Thomas I delivered benedictory speech
THIRUVALLA: The valedictory function
of Sapthathi celebrations of Kerala Council of Churches concluded
here at Ecumenical Nagar (Mar Thoma Residential School Auditorium)
on August 21, Saturday. Chairman, National Human Rights Commission
and Retd. Chief Justice Dr. K. G. Balakrishnan inaugurated the
meeting. His Beatitude Catholicos Dr. Baselios Thomas I delevered
benedictory speech from Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church. Most. Rev.
Dr. Joseph Marthoma Metropolitan (Mar Thoma Syrian Church), Rt. Rev.
Bishop Thomas Samuel (CSI), Col. Dr. D. Jayapaul (Salvation Army),
Most. Rev. Dr. Mor Aphrem Metropolitan (Chaldean Syrian Church), H.B
Paulose Mar Militheos (Indian Orthodox Church), Rt. Rev. Bishop Dr.
K. P. Kuruvila (CSI), Rt. Rev. Dr. K G Daniel (CSI), His Eminence
Mor Severios Kuriakose (Knanaya Jacobite Archdiocese), Most. Rev.
Cyril Mar Baselios (Malabar Independent Syrian Church) delivered
benedictory speeches representing the other member churches. Most
Rev. His Grace Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Valiya Metropolitan
presided over. Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilose Suffragon
Metropolitan gave the keynote address. Metropolitan Dr. Mor Coorilos
Geevarghese (Niranam), Mor Gregorios Kuriakose (Kallisserry Region,
Knanaya Archdiocese), Very Rev. Dr. Kuriakose Moolayil Cor
Episcopus, Santhoshkutty Kaniyamparambil (KCC, Youth Commission
Convenor), Rev. Dr. A T Abraham Alunkal, Commander T O Elias were
the dignitaries who represented Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church in
the function. Smt. Dayabhai was honoured with KCC Sapthathi
Ecumenical Award. Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulose (President, KCC)
presented the award.
Ettu Nombu at Chicago St.
George JSO Church Mathrubhumi
Special Contribution of Methran Kakshi to the Christianity
- Woe to those who Persecute God's church and destroy places of
worship - Will these Pictures open their eyes ? Part VII
Delegation
from Roman Orthodox Church visits Holy Father at Patriarchal
Monastery
MA`ARAT SAYYIDNAYA,
DAMASCUS: An official delegation of Roman Orthodox Church,
commissioned by His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Hazim IV visited His
Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas at St. Ephraim Patriarchal
Monastery here on August 19, Thursday. The delegation was sent by
Ignatius Hazim IV to wish Holy Father on the occasion of 30th
enthronement of Holy Father and to strengthen the historic relation
between the two churches. The delegation included Archbishops and
bishops of Roman Orthodox Church. The meeting was also attended by
Archbishop Mor Gregorios Youhanna Ibrahim (Aleppo & Environs), Mor
Theophilose George Saliba (Secretary to the Episcopal Synod,
Archbishop, Mount Lebanon), Mor Clemis Daniel Kurieh (Patriarchal
Vicar, Bierut) and Mor Philoxenos Mathiyas Nayis (Patriarchal
Assistant & Diretor, Patriarchal Seminary).
Source:
Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate, Damascus
Krariyeli
St. Mary's High School awarded for Educational Excellence
KOCHI: Krariyeli
St. Mary's High School under the St. Mary's JSO Church, Krariyeli
was awarded for its educational excellence by the District
Panchayath of Ernakulam. Headmistress Smt. Susy V.V recieved the
award from R.M Ramachandran, Standing Committee Member for
education, Ernakulam District Panchayath. Saju Paul MLA and other
dignitaries were present. St. Mary's High School is the prestigious
institution of the church, which maintains a high pass percentage in
SSLC every year.
Feast of Assumption
and Centenary of Knanaya Archdiocese celebrated at St. Mary's
JSO Knanaya Church, New Delhi
NEW DELHI: Feast of Assumption and
Centenary of Knanaya Archdiocese celebrated at St. Mary's JSO
Knanaya Church here on August 15, Sunday. Great Metropolitan and
Archbishop of the Knanaya Jacobite Archdiocese, Mor Severios
Kuriakose inaugurated the centenary celebrations. Honourable Judge
of Supreme Court, Justice Mr. Cyriac Joseph was the chief guest.
Earlier, H.E Mor Severios Kuriakose led the Holy 9-nmel Qurbono in
the morning.
Fr. Binoy Philip, Fr. Jinu, Fr. Radish, Fr. Santhosh, Fr. Paulson,
Fr. Issac Mathew, Fr. Eldo, Fr. Benny, Fr. Pradosh, Fr. Varghese
were the co-celebrants. Following the Holy Qurbono, rassa and nercha
held. Vicar of the church, Fr. Sherin Kolaparambil led.
MANU ZACHARIAH
Dukhrono of Aboon Mor Baselios
Paulose II Catholicos observed at BPC College, Piravom
Mathrubhumi
Viswasasamrakshakan 
