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New church started at Pazhayarikandam, Idukki and dedicated in the name of St. Abdul Jaleel Mor Gregorios

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Dukhrono of St. Thomas at Swords St. Ignatius JSOC

SWORDS, IRELAND: Dukhrono of St. Thomas will be celebrated at Swords St. Ignatius JSOC on July 4th. Vicar of the church Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthiyamadathil will lead the Holy Mass.
Venue: St. Columbus Church
Time: 2.30 PM

For More details contact: Rev Fr. Thomas Puthiyamadathil - 0860342125, Paul - 0879630887, Elias - 0873182781

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Delhi Diocese given sent off to the former diocesan Metropolitan H.G Pathrose Mor Osthatheos

DELHI: Delhi Diocese given sent off to the former diocean Metrapolitian H.G Pathrose Mor Osthathiose. H.G Issac Mor Osthathiose (Present Metrapolitha of Delhi Diocese), Rev. Priests of the diocese and faithful participated in the function held at St. Peter's JSO Cathedral, New Delhi.

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Holy Mass & One day retreat at Galway St. George JSOC
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J.S.V.B.S at Belfast JSOC on July 3rd & 4th

BELFAST: J.S.V.B.S will be conducted at Belfast JSOC on July 3rd & 4th.
Venue: Musgrave Park Hospital Chapel
For more details contact: Niju Baby : 07894958306, K.C Eldho: 07525665585, Alias Varghese: 07956291804

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June 30
Feast of Twelve Apostles

Eye Awareness Day 2010 under the auspices of Youth Association, St. Peter's JSO Church, Kingdom of Bahrain

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St. Thomas, the Apostle Syriac Orthodox Church, San Jose, CA consecrated
Metropolitans installed the Holy relic of St. Thomas brought from Mosul at the church

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SAN JOSE, CA: By the Grace of God, His Eminence Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan Archbishop of the Western US, accompanied by His Eminence Mor Gregorios Saliba Shamoun Archbishop of Mosul, Iraq, and His Eminence Mor Filuksinos Saliba Archbishop of Mardin and Turkey, celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 20th 2010, at 12:00 pm, and consecrated the new worship place, located at: 1921 Las Plumas Ave, San Jose, CA 95133, to be St. Thomas the Apostle Syriac Orthodox Church.

The building of the new church was donated by the faithful Mr. Emad and Mrs. Alia Hoady in memory of their son the late David Hoady. In his sermon His Eminence Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan thanked our Lord Jesus Christ for allowing to have His house to be worshiped by faithful people. His Eminence also extended his gratitude to the Hoady family who donated the church and presented them a plaque as a token of appreciation. In turn, the Hoady family gave each of the archbishops a gift (gold plated cross).

In his homily, the Archbishop of Mosul showed his joy and presented to His Eminence Mor Clemis a treasury that he has brought from St. Thomas Cathedral in Mosul, Iraq. It is the relic of St. Thomas the apostle, which was brought from Edessa to Mosul in the 4th century, and it is the only relic of the apostle in USA.

It was a wonderful and blessed historical day. There were many faithful who attended from the various churches in the Archdiocese as well as from the Malankara Archdiocese. Every attendee was blessed from the bone of St. Thomas, and enjoyed the prayers of the consecration.

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St. Thomas JSO Church, Baltimore to be consecrated on July 2 & 3
Archbishop Mor Theethoos Yeldho will be the chief celebrant

BALTIMORE: St. Thomas Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church, under Malankara Archdiocese of North America will be consecrated on July 2, 3, Friday and Saturday. Archbishop Mor Theethoos Yeldho will consecrate the church. Very Rev. Abraham Kadavil Cor Episcopo is the current vicar of the church which was established in the year 1985. The old St. Paul's Lutheran Church was bought and modified according to the Syriac tradition. The first part of the consecration will be done on July 02, Friday following the Evening Prayer which starts at 6.00 PM. Mor Theethoos will do the second part of the consecration on July 03, Saturday following the Morning Prayer at 8.00 AM. Holy Qurbono will be celebrated at 10.00 AM followed by the public meeting. Syriac Orthodox faithful living in and around Baltimore may please contact any of the following.

Very Rev. Abraham Kadavil Cor Episcopo (Vicar) - 410-465-5070
Mathew Areekkal (Secretary) - 410-461-2771
Dr. George Kattakkuzhy (Coordinator) - 540-368-0290
Saju Markose (Trustee) - 410-696-2463

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Council and the General body meeting of the Delhi diocese

NEW DELHI: The Council and the General body meeting of the Delhi diocese is going to be held on 24th , June , 2010 at St Peter's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral , New Delhi . His Beatitude Baselios Thomas I, Catholicos of India and the Diocesan Metropolitan will preside over the meeting . The meeting will be attended by the Synod secretary HG Mor Gregorios Joseph and H G Mor Osthatheos Ishaq. H.G Mor Osthatheos Pathros, who was in charge of the Delhi diocese has been given the charge of administering the Singapore and Bahrain churches.

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Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul observed at London Knanaya JSO Church

LONDON: Dukhrono of Sts. Peter & Paul observed at St. Peter's & St. Paul's JSO Knanaya Church here on June 20, Sunday. Chief Metropolitan of Knanaya Archdiocese Mor Severios Kuriakose was the chief celebrant.

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Promoter and close friend of MOTV, Moosa Goorgaan with MO TV Managing Editor Joice Thottackad & Senior Sub Editor Vipin K. Varghese. They are so close to Goorgaan so that he will send all the photos of his function to Joice and team before updating in Goorgan's website. So its clear who is who !!! Please try to meet your words and work, MOTV!!!!

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During Goorgaan's visit on April 2009, Mar Didimos issued a kalpana preventing Moosa from entering churches of "Kanjikuzhy Sabha". Muvattupuzha Athanasius along with Moosa Goorgan at Muvattupuzha Cathedral celebrated mass setting aside Kalpana from Mar Didimos.  

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A Fact: Yuhanon Themotheos???? of Goorgaan Company Inc. didn't celebrate any "Kurbana" at any Jacobite Church after his side change. He is having the same kind of setup like Mathews Gregorios of "Kanjikuzhi Orthodox Church".

Foul Cry of "Metran Kakshi" exposed

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Council of Patriarchal Vicariate of Germany held

WARBURG, GERMANY: The council of Patriarchal Vicariate of Germany held at St. James, the Syrian Dayaro here on June 20, Sunday as per the direction of His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas. Patriarchal Vicar, Dr. Mor Julius Hanna Aydin presided over. Archbishop of Aleppo, Mor Gregorios Youhanna Ibrahim attended the council as a special invitee. The council unanimously proclaimed the loyalty to the Holy Throne of Antioch and current Patriarch. Very Rev. Cor Episcopo Gregory John presented the agenda of the council. The council took many important decisions.

Source: Office of the Patriarchal Vicar, St. James Dayaro, Warburg

Financial aid to 50 poor students by Mor Ignatius Kudumba Sangam Prayer Group, Adoor

ADOOR: Metropolitan of Kollam Diocese, Mor Theodosius Mathews distributed the Financial aid to 50 poor students in and around the Mor Ignatius JSO Church Adoor, under the auspices of the church's Kudumba Sangam Prayer Group on 20th June 2010. Vicar Very Rev. Stephen Abraham Mukathala Cor-Episcopa, Prayer group Secretary Mr. Mathew Varghese Vetteelethu spoke on the occasion.

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Venue: St. George Church, Cleveland, Chichester
Chief Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Varghese Thandayath (Vicar)
Date: June 26, 2010, Saturday
Time: 02:00 PM Morning Prayer, 02:30 PM Holy Qurbono
Contact Persons: James Thomas, Secretary - 07809826082
                                    Markose Kurian, Treasurer - 07877713224

We were wondering whether Mar Didimos is not aware of the "uncanonical" conversion done by Muvattupuzha Mar Athan & Mannoothy Mar Milithi. A publication of "Metran Kakshi" was crying that all the bishops ordained by Moosa were from Jacobite Church. So what was the need of this letter if no one was from "Kottayam International Orthodox Church".

His Excellency The Ambassador of Iraq in Greece welcomes Syriac Orthodox Delegation

ATHENS: His Excellency the Ambassador of Iraq in Greece, Mr. Burhan Dray welcomed Syriac Orthodox Church delegation which includes Very Rev. Rabban Yuhanon Gazail and Very Rev. Rabban Yaq'ub Dulaimi of St. Johns Dayaro on June 14, Monday at the embassy of Iraq at Athens. His Excellency discussed with the delegation about the Syriac Orthodox Church and asked the delegation to convey the regards and seek the blessings of His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas.

Thrissur S N Park St. Peter's JSO Simhasana Soonoro Church      Mathrubhumi

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Concelebrated Divine Liturgy of the Oriental Orthodox Churches in the U.S.A

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NEW JERSEY: The Annual Concelebrated Divine Liturgy of the Oriental Orthodox Churches in the USA took place in St. Mark’s Syriac Orthodox Cathedral, Teaneck, New Jersey On June 12th, 2010. The Liturgy was celebrated this year according to the ancient rites of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church, presided by H.E. Archbishop Abuna Zecharias, Primate of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church Archdiocese of North- Eastern U.S.A.

WCC mission body to revamp ecumenical understanding of mission for the 21st century
H.G Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese as the moderator represented Universal Syriac Orthodox Church

Mor Gregarious Jacobite Students Movement (MGJSM)
Annual Retreat and Counseling for Students who studies in out-side Kerala.

Place: St Gregarious Retreat Center Thoothutty, Thiruvanchoor, Kottayam.

Date: July 5th to 9th

Lead by HG Mor Theophilose Kuriakose and HG Mor Philaxinose Zackaria

Contact:
Fr Bobby Tharayanil Kandanadu– Vice President MGJSM - Mob: 9447 876 239
Fr George Varghese Vayaliparambil Ankamaly – Secretary MJSM - Mob: 9526992915
Fr Kurian Puthiyapurayidathil Kottayam – Mor Gregorian Retreat Center Kottayam
Mob: 944 674 3942, Tel: 0481 2 545050

All the Students and their parents are requested to participate in this program.
NB: All the participants should attend the program in whole days.

New regional council elected for the patriarchal vicariate of  United Kingdom

H.G Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese (Patriarchal Vicar)

      Fr. Geeverghese Thandayath  Fr. Raju Cheruvallil      Raju Velamkala              Gibi Andrews

LONDON: A new regional council has elected for the patriarchal vicariate of UK at St Johns Church, Bethel Green, London. Patriarchal Vicar of United Kingdom H.G Dr. Mor Coorilos  Geevarghese presided over the meeting. One representative from each church is included in the regional council which brought the council strength to 36.  The new office bearers are,

Rev. Fr Raju Cheruvallil (Clergy Secretary)

Rev. Fr Geevarghese Thandayath (UK Regional Secretary)

Mr. Raju Velamkala (Joint Secretary)

Mr Gibi Andrews (Treasurer)

Dr. Mor Coorilos has given the permission to select representatives to the regional council from the new congregations which are going to start in UK

It was also decided in the meeting, that the second UK regional family conference will be held on Sep 11 & 12 at St Ignatius Elias III JSO Church, Belfast. A joint meeting of the UK regional council and the Belfast church managing committee will be held on Jun 19 at the church to elect a governing body for the second UK regional family conference.

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Annual general body meeting of MJSSA held at Puthencuriz

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PUTHENCURIZ: The annual general body meeting of MJSSA held at Puthencuriz on 12th of June. President of MJSSA & Metropolitan of Simhasana churches H.G Mor Dioscorus Kuriakose presided over the meeting. Catholicos H.B Baselios Thomas I  delivered the keynote address. Students who scored high marks in the exams from class VI to X are awarded with prizes. Sunday school teachers who have completed 50 years in their service were also felicitated.

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Ceremony for the renovation of the Holy Thronos of the St Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Coimbatore.

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The renovation work of the only Syriac Orthodox church (Jacobite) in Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu is progressing very fast. This church has gifted the Holy church with one Metropolitan H G Mor Osthathios Pathrose and two priests. On 13th June, ceremony for the renovation of the Holy Thronos of the church was conducted. The ceremony was led by H G Mor Osthathios Ishaq , Metropolitan of the Mylapore diocese and Mor Osthathios Pathrose , Metrapolitian of Singapore & Biblical Academy. Rev Fr Mathews Manalelchira ,vicar of the Coimbatore and Rev Dn Kuriakose ,the Committee members , Diocesan Council members and the church members were also present.

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St. Paul's JSO Church, Pennsylvania consecrated

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PENNSYLVANIA: St. Paul's Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church was consecrated on May 28, 29 by Metropolitans Dr. Mor Severios Abraham (Ankamali), Mor Themotheos Thomas (Kottayam), Mor Milithios Yuhanon (Thumpamon) and Mor Theethoos Yeldho (North America). The church was established in the year 1999 and the new church was constructed under the able leadership of  present vicar Fr. Joy John. Earlier on May 28, the metropolitans were welcomed at the church premises by the vicar and faithful.

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Centenary Celebration of Metropolitan Ordination of St. Athanasius Paulose, 'Valiya Thirumeni of Malankara' concluded at Akaparambu Mor Sabor Afroth JSO Cathedral on June 13, Sunday
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ANGAMALY: Centenary Celebration of Metropolitan Ordination of St. Athanasius Paulose, 'Valiya Thirumeni of Malankara' concluded at Akaparambu Mor Sabor Afroth JSO Cathedral on June 13, Sunday. H.B Catholicose Dr. Baselios Thomas I lead the Holy Penta Mass at the Cathedral. Metropolitans Their Graces Dr. Mor Severios Abraham, Dr. Mor Ivanios Mathews, Dr. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose, Mor Athanasius Elias, Mor Aphrem Mathews, Mor Eusebios Kuriakose, Dr. Mor Clemis Kuriakose & Mor Philaxinos Zacharias assisted. Lots of priests and thousands of faithful attended the function.

The public meeting was inaugurated by H.B Catholicos Dr. Baselios Thomas I. Dr. Mor Severios Abraham presided over the function. Honourable Minister S. Sharma inaugurated the distribution of endowment. Mor Athanasius Elias, UDF convenor Commander P. P Thankachan, K. P Dhanapalan MP, Church Secretry Bar Etho M'hero Thampu George Thukalan, Block Panchayath President K. J Issac & Vicar of Catholic Church Rev Fr. Thomas Pynadath spoke during the occasion. Rev Fr Poulose Arakkaparambil, Vicar of the Cathedral, Rev Fr. Varghese V Areekkal, Jacob Kooren & T.I Elias Thombra coordinated the function.

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Kalkurishu of St. Gregorios JSO Church, Thottupuram, Koothattukulam Consecrated

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KOOTHATTUKULAM: Dr. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose consecrated the new "Kalkurissu" of St. Gregorios JSO Church Koothattukulam assisted by Rev Fr Abey Elanganamattom . Mor Theophilose Offered Holy Mass at the church before consecration.

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World Christian Conference of Migrants in Denmark concluded
Rev. Fr. Eldhose Vattaparambil represented Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church

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DENMARK: Three days longed World Christian Conference of Migrants in Denmark concluded on June 12, Saturday. The conference was conducted at Middlefart Hotel, Denmark. The conference was organised by National Council of Churches in Denmark. Delegates from 26 countries participated. Rev. Fr. Eldhose Vattaparambil represented Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church. The theme of this year's conference was 'Make Youngsters the believers of Christ'. National Council of Churches in Denmark was founded in 2004, as a merger of the Ecumenical Council of Denmark founded in 1939, and the Council of Danish Churches founded in 1991.

KCC Youth Assembly concluded

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KOTTAYAM: KCC youth assembly concluded here on June 12, Saturday. Metropolitan Dr. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose inaugurated the assembly. The meeting was presided over by Santhoshkutty Kaniyamparambil, Chairman KCC youth assembly, the member of Morth Mariyam JSO Cathedral. Lots of members from different Christian denominations attended the assembly. Reporter Chief editor of People's Channel Prof. Mammen Varkey took class on " Kraysthava Douthyam - Punarvaayanayum Punaraavishkaranavum". Students passed 10th/+2 from the member churches, who secured A+ in all subjects were hounered during the function. Adv. S Jithesh conducted the "Speedy Cartoon Show" program as part of the assembly. Kerala Animation Academy Chairman Rev Jose Punamadomlead a class on " Cartoon Pravachaka Douthyathinte Samvedhana Madhyamam". Priests and laymen from all the member churches spoke during the function.

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Most Rev. Bishop Dr. Sunder Clarke passed away
Bishop Dr. Clarke was a prominent figure in the Ecumenical field of Chennai
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CHENNAI: Most Rev. Dr. Sunder Clarke (83), former Bishop of Madras Diocese of Church of South India passed away on June 10, Thursday at 3.30 PM after a brief illness at a nursing home in Chennai. The funeral was held at St. George CSI Cathedral here on June 12, Saturday. Rt. Rev. Dr. V. Devasahayam, the present bishop of Madras Diocese led the service. Bishop Dr. Clarke was a prominent figure in the Ecumenical field of Chennai. Bishop Dr. Clarke was the Deputy Moderator of CSI Church from 1982 till 1986. He retired in the year 1989. He was the founder member of the famous Royapet United Christian Convention. He was also the president of National Spiritual Movement and Chairman of Chennai Ecumenical Music Fellowship. Bishop's son Dr. Sathi Clarke was the guide of Metropolitan Mor Aphrem Mathews and colleague of Metropolitan Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese at United Theological College, Bangalore.

Renewal Retreat for the Clergy conducted at Thoothootty Mor Gregorian Centre

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KOTTAYAM: Renewal Retreat for the clergy was conducted in St. Gregorios Retreat Centre Thoothootty, Kottayam. In the Spirit of Prayer, three days retreat were end on last Friday. H G Mor Philaxinos Zacharias and other prominent Spiritual Directors from Syriac Orthodox Church and Catholic Church lead the sessions. "It was a new Pentecostal Experience" said one elder priest who is from the diocese of Malabar. Priests from Malabar, Kozhikode, Thrishur, Ankamali and Kottayam Dioceses participated in the Retreat. In evaluation section all the priests unanimously decided to request the Holy Episcopal Synod to conduct such retreats in every three months in each diocese.

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Metropolitan Mor Athanasius Alias inaugurated Nanma Maram programme at BPC College, Piravom     Mathrubhumi

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CWME Meeting Concluded in Edinburgh

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EDINBURGH: The Meeting of the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME) of the World Council of Churches concluded today here in Edinburgh. The meeting decided to hold a Mission Conference in 2012 prior to the Assembly of WCC to be held in Busan, Korea in 2013. The Commission will also commemorate the 50th anniversary of the integration of the WCC with the International Missionary Council (IMC) which took place in 1963 in New Delhi. This event will be held in Ghana in March, 2011. The meeting of the Commission was also attended by Dr. Walter Altmann, the moderator of the Central Committee of the WCC and guests from the Church of Scotland. The meeting was also an opportunity to bid farewell to Dr. Jacques Matthey who is due to retire from the staff of WCC. Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese as moderator of the Commission chaired the meeting.

Dukhrono of St. Bartholomew, the disciple

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CARD - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Farm Science Centre of ICAR, Govt. of India for Pathanamthitta district celebrates World Environment Day
Rev. Fr. Dr. Bensi Mathew Kizhakkethil represented Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church

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PATHANAMTHITTA: CARD-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Farm Science Centre of ICAR, Govt. of India for Pathanamthitta district celebrates World Environment Day on 5^th June 2010 at KVK Campus .The celebration commenced with a tribute to Environmentalist and nature lover Late Mr. Umesh Babu, Founder Director, Viswadarsanam, Centre for Humanity and Nature. On the occasion KVK declared green award for the schools in Pathanamthitta district. During the declaration Rev. Dr. E. Sabu Philip, Director, CARD said that the trophy which will be named as “Joseph Marthoma  ever rolling green trophy” and cash prize of Rs. 5000/- will be awarded to the best school in the district which contributes towards biodiversity conservation and food security concern.

World Environment Day celebration was organized in collaboration with Pampa Samrakshana Samithi and was supported by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Govt. of Kerala. The function was inaugurated by Sri. Joseph M. Puthussery MLA. In his inaugural address he stressed the need for biodiversity conservation in the present scenario for sustainable development. The function was presided over by Mr. K.S.Mohanan Nair, Koipuram Block Panchyat President. Dr. K.N.P. Kurup, District Coordinator, People Biodiversity Register (PBR), Kerala State Biodiversity Board delivered the key note address focusing on the focal theme of the year “Many Species, One Planet, One Earth”.

Felicitations were delivered by Mr. T.N.Ramakrishnakurup, President, Pampa Samrakshana Samithi, Rev. Dr. Bensi Mathew, Secretary, Pampa Samrakshana Samithi, Smt. Valsa Mathew, CARD Governing Board Member and Sri. Gopalakrishnan Nair, KVK SAC member. Welcome address was delivered by Dr. C.P Robert, Programme Coordinator, CARD-KVK, Pathanamthitta and the Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Sindhu Sadanandan, Subject Matter Specialist (Agril. Extension),  CARD-KVK, Pathanamthitta. During the celebration Mr. N.K.Sukumaran Nair, General Secretary, Pampa Samrakshana Samithi delivered a popular lecture on the topic “Pampa Biodiversity Conservation”.

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Former President of India His Excellency Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam visited Kothamangalam Mor Athanasius College
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KOTHAMANGALAM: Former President of India His Excellency Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam visited Kothamangalam Mor Athanasious College with a message to the youth. Thousands of people gathered together at Baselious Poulose 2nd Indoor Stadium to hear the message from Abdul Kalam. U.G.C former Secretary R.K Chaukan Presided over the function. H. B Catholicose Dr. Baselious Thomas 1st, College Managing Committee Chairman H.G Mathews Mor Aprem, Prof M.P Varghese, Dr. Vinni Varghese, Dr. George Isaac & Indira Rajan spoke during the occasion.

Delegation from Malankara meets His Holiness at Patriarchal Monastery

MA`ARAT SAYYIDNAYA, DAMASCUS: A delegation from Malankara led by Metropolitans Their Graces Mor Gregorios Joseph (Episcopal Synod Secretary, Kochi Diocese) and Mor Osthatheos Ishaq (Mylapore & Delhi Dioceses) met His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas at Mor Ephraim's Patriarchal Monastery here on June 04, Friday. The delegation includes Very Rev. Cor Episcopas Sleeba Kattumangattu, Dr. Kuriakose Moolayil, Baby Chamakkala too. The delagation was welcomed at the monastery by Mor Philoxenos Mathias Nayis (Patriarchal Assistant) and Mor Dionysius Yuhanon Kawaq (Director, Patriarchate).

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June 06, 2010 (Sunday)

Evangelization and social justice belong together, says WCC representative

Bishop Geevarghese Mor Coorilos, from India, moderator of WCC's Commission on World Mission and Evangelism

EDINBURGH: Bishop Geevarghese Mor Coorilos, from India, voiced a “growing concern that the prophetic voice [of the church] has been gradually diminishing in ecumenical circles including the World Council of Churches (WCC)”. Coorilos is the moderator of the WCC's Commission on World Mission and Evangelism. Speaking at the 2-6 June Edinburgh 2010 Conference, Coorilos said that “a false dichotomy between evangelical and ecumenical strands [of Christianity] is irrelevant”. However, he warned that “attempts at widening the ecumenical umbrella” should not dilute the “prophetic dimensions of mission”. “Passion for evangelism and quest for social justice should be held together”, he said. The Edinburgh 2010 international gathering commemorates the hundredth anniversary of the landmark 1910 World Mission Conference which took place in the same city and is widely considered the symbolic starting point of the modern ecumenical movement. Some 300 delegates from over 60 countries and virtually all Christian traditions are attending the event.

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Students of MKMHS, Piravom visited Silent Valley national park, as part of their study camp  Mathrubhumi

Former president of India Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam will be visiting MA College, Kothamangalam  Mathrubhumi

June 05, 2010 (Saturday)

All UAE sunday school teachers training camp held on 4th June 2010 at St.George JSO simhasana church Al Ain

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AL AIN: The Sunday school teachers from Dubai, Sharjah ,Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaima and Al Ain , attended the camp. Mrs Clara Mathias D' Souza. the teachers trainer and school coordinator took class on "Communication in Sunday School" Fr. Mathew Karimpanackal took class on "The Language of God, an introduction to Syriac Language". A warm farewell was given to Rev. Fr. Biju Areeckal, the vice president of MJSSA , UAE zone during the occasion. Mr Kunjukunju kutty, Secretary of MJSSA, UAE zone welcomed and and Mr. James Varghese , Head master of Al Ain sunday school said the vote of thanks.

Bar E'tho M'haimno Commander Dr. P A Jacob (69) passed away
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THIRUVALLA: Bar E'tho M'haimno Commander Dr. P A Jacob (69), Chairman of Poabs Group passed away at his residence here on June 04, Friday. He was the director and chairman of Paobs Group for the past 3 decades. He was decorated with Bar E'tho M'haimno, Commander and Chevalier titles by His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas considering his meritorious services to the church and the society. Chev. Dr. Jacob served the Knanaya Jacobite Archdiocese as its Layman Secretary/Trustee for several years. He was the winner of UN Award too. Recently the coveted, University of Jerusalem honoured him by conferring a doctorate. He was working as the Trustee of Nilakkal Ecumenical Trust, Chief Patron of All Kerala Registered Crusher Owners Association, President of All Kerala Elephant Welfare Association, Director Board Member of Mor Baselios Public School. He left behind his wife Mrs. Kunjukunjamma, and sons Abraham Jacob, Thomas Jacob and Joseph Jacob. The funeral will be held today at 4.30 PM today at St. Mary's JSO Knanaya Church, Othera, near Thiruvalla.

Delegates from Germany including metropolitans visited His Holiness at Patriarchal Monastery

MA`ARAT SAYYIDNAYA, DAMASCUS: Patriarch H.H Ignatius Zakka I Iwas  met the delegates which includes bishops, from the patriarchal vicariate of Germany. The delegation includes Archbishop Mor Gregorios Youhanna Ibrahim (Aleppo), Mor Clemis Daniel Kourieh (Beirut, Lebanon), Dr. Mor Yulius Hanna Aydin (Germany), Mor Philaxinos Mathias Nayis (Patriarchal Assistant) and representatives of churches and parishes in Germany. The delegation had discussion with His Holiness about the happenings in Syriac Orthodox Church in Germany. H.H has assured that some important decision will be taken at timely manner.

Sent off given to the Asst. Vicars of St. Mary's JSO Cathedral, Kandanad

KANDANAD: Sent off given to the Asst. Vicars Rev Fr. Shibin Paul & Rev Fr. John Poulose of St. Mary's JSO Cathedral, Kandanad on 30th May 2010. Bareetho Mahero Thampu George Thukalan, Secretry of Jacobite Syrian Orthodox church, Vicar Very Rev John Punnachalil corepiscopa, office bearers of all spiritual organizations of the church and hundreds of faithful were present for the function.

Bristol Mor Baselious JSOC will give grand reception to H.E Kuriakose Mor Severious on 6th June 2010

BRISTOL: Bristol Mor Baselious JSOC will give grand reception to H.E Kuriakose Mor Severious on 6th June 2010, 10. 30 AM at Maxmillon Koble Church, Horifield, Alfoxton Road. Vicar Rev Fr. Peter Kuriakose & church Committee will coordinate the function there. After the reception Mor Kuriakose Severious will offer Holy Mass at 10.45 AM.

More Details Contact: Secretary - Shaji Zacharia 07886360688
Treasurer - Biju Varkey -07846970731
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UCC celebrates 90th year today

KOCHI: The Union Christian College, Aluva, one of the topmost institutions in the higher education field in Kerala, is entering the ‘Navathi’ (90th year) of its inception. Former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam will inaugurate the year-long celebrations on the college campus on Saturday at 7 PM.
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Sathwana Dhayanam at St. Mary's Knanaya Syrian Church, Kottayam  Mathrubhumi

Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese received standing ovation for his presentation in Edinburgh
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Opening Plenary Session, Edinburgh 2010. Metropolitan Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese, moderator of the World Council of Churches’ commission on world mission and evangelism, gives a response to the keynote address during the opening plenary.

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EDINBURGH: Metropolitan Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese received a standing ovation after his presentation at the opening plenary of Edinburgh 2010 World Mission Conference, being held in Edinburgh. Dr. Mor Coorilos made a passionate plea to the conference to take up the prophetic dimensions of mission. "In our efforts in widening the ecumenical umbrella, we should not loose the cutting edge of mission which is the prophetic quest for justice", Dr. Mor Coorilos urged. Dr. Mor Coorilos was one of the four speakers who brought perspective responses to the key-note presentation made by Dr. Dana Robert. So far, Mor Coorilos' presentation is the only one which received a standing ovation which was a sign of overwhelming affirmation of the concerns he articulated in his speech.

Scottish Parliament Reception, Edinburgh 2010. Delegates, including Metropolitan Dr. Geevarghese Mor Coorilos (centre) and Prof. Namsoon Kang (right), attend a reception at the Scottish Parliament hosted by the Presiding Officer, Alex Fergusson.

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Very Rev. Dr. Kuriakose Cor Episcopa Moolayil awarded Doctorate in Ministry (D.Min) by LSTC

CHICAGO/KOTTAYAM: Very Rev. Dr. Kuriakose Moolayil awarded Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) in Mission and Leadership by the coveted Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago (LSTC). Dr. Kuriakose Cor Episcopa did his research in the Faculty of Mission & Leadership of LSTC and submitted the thesis entitled 'Mission of the Church among Mentally Challenged'. The doctoral committee commented the thesis a highly influencing one in the present world. Dr. Kuriakose Cor Episcopa, a homeopath, holds BA (University of Kerala), DHMS (Board of Homeopathic Medicine, Govt. of Kerala) and MA in Syriac (SEERI, MG University, Kottayam) in his credit. Currently he is doing Ph.D in Syriac from MG University in Ecclesiastical History of Bar Ebraya. V. Rev. Cor Episcopa, a renowned Church historian and writer, is the Lecturer in SEERI, Kottayam, Chairman of Theeram, Director of Mor Adai Study Centre (MASC).

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The historical Council Meeting of the Patriarchal Vicariate of UK concluded
His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas will visit the vicariate on July 3, Saturday

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LONDON: The full council meeting of the Patriarchal Vicariate of UK concluded at St. John's JSO Church, Bethel Green, here. Patriarchal Vicar for UK and Metropolitan of Niranam Diocese Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese presided over. Members and representatives from all the regions of UK participated. The council extended its full support to Dr. Mor Coorilos. Election for the office bearers for the coming year also held. Rev. Fr. Raju Cheruvallil was elected as the Priest Secretary. Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Thandayath is the new Regional Secretary. Sri. Raju Velamkala was elected as the Joint Secretary. Jiby Andrews will be the new Treasurer and Thomas Mathew will be the Auditor. Rev. Fr. Raju Cheruvallil will be the convenor for the committee to construct new church at London. Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas will be welcomed at London on July 3. This year's family conference will be held at Belfast St. Ignatius Elias III JSO Church. Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthiyamadam will be the convenor for the conference.

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ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND: Feast of St. George celebrated at St. George JSO Church here on May 30, Sunday. Patriarchal Vicar Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese was the chief celebrant. The holy service was held at St. Clement's Episcopal Church here. Dr. Mor Coorilos was welcomed at the church premises at 12.00 NOON followed by the morning prayer and Holy Qurbono at 12.45 PM. The Holy Qurbono was followed by traditional Procession and Nercha. Vicar Rev. Fr. Thomas Thandayath, who was elected as the new UK Regional Secretary and Raju Velamkala, who was elected as the new Joint Secretary was honoured after the service.

Classes at St. Mary's College will start today        Mathrubhumi

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