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Sanctification of St.Peters Chapel Kulanada, under St.Thomas JSO Church Manthalir was conducted by Diocesean Metropolitan H.G.Mor Militheos Yuhanon.

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KULANADA: Sanctification of St. Peters Chapel Kulanada, under St. Thomas JSO Church Manthalir was conducted by Diocesean Metropolitan H. G. Mor Militheos Yuhanon. A warm reception was given to the Metropolitan and priests of the diocese to the chapel which was closed for the past 9 years due to the legal suits. The Pathanamthitta Dist. Court handed over the Chapel and allied properties to the real owners and ruled that Metran Kakshi has no right over the chapel. On 28th after sanctification, evening prayers was conducted. On 29th Holy Qurbono was celebrated by H. G. Mor Milithoes Yuhanon. Ver. Rev Mathews Coreppiscopa, Ver. Rev. Thomas Tharayil Corepiscopa, Fr. Samson (Vicar), Fr. Joseph Varghese, Fr. George Perumpattethu, Fr. Geevarghese Zackria, Fr. James Kulanada and Fr. Abey Stephen assisted His Grace.

Dhukrono of St. Thomas at St. Mary's JSOC, Ahmedabad. Read Notice

JSVBS at St. Peter's JSOC, Philadelphia. Read Notice

Dhukrono of St. Thomas at St. Thomas JSOC, London on July 2nd & 3rd. H.G Zacharia Mor Philsexinose will lead the Holy Mass. Read Notice

Dhukrono of St. Thomas at St. Thomas JSOC, Collector Nagar, Chennai. H.G Youhanon Mor Milithiose will lead the perunnal celebrations. Read Notice
 

H.G Mor Osthathiose Issac laid the foundation stone for new school building under St. George JSOC Faridabad.

FARIDABAD: H.G Mor Osthathiose Issac laid the foundation stone for new school building under St. George JSOC Faridabad of Delhi Diocese . A Number of faithful and Respective council members of Delhi Diocese were present during the function. Rev. Fr. Jijan Abraham and the church managing committee made all the arrangements for the function.

Name And Address Of The School
St. George Public School
Trikha Colony,Sector-2
Ballabgarh,Faridabad(Dist)
HARYANA. Ph.09716871685

BANGALORE: Perunnal of St. Peter's & St. Paul's at St. Peter's & St. Paul's JSOC, Mathikkare, Bangalore on July 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Very. Rev. Remban Mathews Karimpanackal (Secratry to His Holliness for Indian Affairs) will lead the Holy Tri Mass.  Read Notice

New Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church in Florance, Italy.

Florance (Italy): A new Jacobite Syrian Church started in Florance (One of the biggest and popular city in Italy). The first Syriac Orthodox (Jacobite) Holy Qurbana in Malayalam was held in Florance. Rev. Fr. Prince Manathoor was the chief celebrant accompanied by deacons of the church. Many faithful from several Christian communities all over Florance attended the Holy Mass. After the Holy Mass, Fr. Prince Paulose Mannathoor read out the Kalpana from H.G. Theophilose Kuriakose (Metropolitan & Patriarchal Vicar of Europe) in which he conveyed the blessings and best wishes to the faithful in Florance. After the Holy Mass in a meeting convened, a decision was also taken to form a Jacobite Syrian Church in Florance in the name of St. Gregorious and to conduct Holy Quorbana on a regular basis in the Syriac Orthodox Church in Florance.  Contact for More Details: Rev. Fr. Prince Mannathoor: 00393202256291

H.G Mor Thomas Themotheos visiting Singapore, Brunei & Malaysia.

SINGAPORE: Kottayam Diocesan Bishop H.G Mor Thomas Themotheos celebrated Holy Qurbana and blessed the congregation in St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church Singapore on 25th June. Earlier His Grace was received at the airport by Vicar Rev. Fr. Saji Nadumuriyil, Rev. Fr. Elias Kuruvilla Puthuveetil and committee members. His Grace visited Singapore on his way to Brunei, with the invitation of the Catholic Bishop in Brunei. His Grace will return to Singapore on Thursday and will celebrate Holy Qurbana in St. George Jacobite Syrian Church Malaysia on 3rd July and will return to India on 4th.

JSVBS 2011 Closing Ceremony conducted at United Indian School, Kuwait.

KUWAIT: The closing ceremony of Jacobite Syrian Vacation Bible School "JSVBS 2011" organized by St. George Universal Syrian Orthodox Reesh Church Sunday School was conducted at United Indian School Auditorium on Friday, June 24, 2011. The Parish Vicar Rev. Fr. Sajan T. John presided over the public meeting. The Keynote address was delivered by the Vicar of the Marthoma Church, Rev. Genil Abraham and the Felicitations were made by Parish Secretary Mr. Johnson Varghese and Chev. Prof. Bijou Varghese. Sunday School Head Master Mr. Saju Kuriakose welcomed the Guests and the gathering and Mrs. Sunila Kurian proposed the Vote of Thanks. Mrs. Bina Saji as the JSVBS leader coordinated the activities and Mrs. Beetha Johnson compered the meeting. The JSVBS students displayed their skills and talents and what they learnt from JSVBS including songs and skits. Magician Manoj entertained the audience with a Magic show.

JSVBS 2011 was conducted at the National Evangelical Church of Kuwait (NECK) at Kuwait City from June 10 to June 21st. The theme selected this year for JSVBS is "Abide in Me” (St. John 15: 4). The JSVBS offered a platform for children to grow with the knowledge of the Word of God. Children were provided the tools needed to strengthen their faith in God, and to develop a desire to obey God and grow in His path. All these activities were set in a delightful environment of fun and play.  The ten days' learning program that included Bible studies, religious songs, arts, crafts, games and talent shows catered to children of all ages divided into various groups such as Beginners, Sub-juniors, Juniors and Seniors.

Cork St. Peter's Syrian Orthodox Church celebrated the Feast of St.Peter.

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IRELAND: St. Peter's Syrian Orthodox Church Cork, Republic of Ireland celebrated the Feast of St. Peter on 18th and 19th June 2011. The Festival ceremonies began with Evening prayer which started at 7.30 PM on 18th . There was also "Nercha " afterwards. The Holy Qurbono was lead by Rev. Fr. Babu Alias the vicar of the Church. The Holy Qurbono was followed by Traditional procession and Nercha Sadya. There was also Auction ("Lelam) in which all the participants took part with enthusiasm. Hundred of
Syrian Orthodox believers from Cork County of Ireland participated in the Feast with great faith. Vicar, Rev. Fr. Babu Alias and parish managing committee lead the festival programs of the 2011.

St.Peter's and St.Paul's Perunnal in NewYork.

Newyork: The St. Peter's and St. Paul's Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church in NewYork of the Malankara Archdiocese in USA is scheduled to hold the Annual Feast of the Patron Saints on Saturday and Sunday (July 2 & 3). His Eminence Mor Titus Yeldho, the Archbishop and Patriarchal Vicar of the Malankara Archdiocese of the Syrian Orthodox Church in North America will be the chief celebrant of this Perunnal. Fifty members of the parish are jointly sponsoring this years feast.

On Saturday evening prayer begins at 07:00PM followed by devotional address . On Sunday July 3rd the Holy Qurbono will be celebrated by Archbishop Mor Titus Yeldho Metropolitan. In a special ceremony Archbhop will officially inaugurate the Ticket sale of the Fund Raising Event Mega Show-"VISMAYAM 2011" sponsored by the St. Peter and St. Pauls Parish which will be held at York College Auditorium on Sunday August 28th 2011.

V. Rev. Issac Paily Corepiscopo (Senoir Priest), Rev.Dr.A.P.George (Vicar), Board of Trustees and members of parish are cordially inviting all faithful to attend and receive the blessings through the intercession of their Venerable Saints. For more information,

V.Rev.Issac Paily Corepiscopo-(516)474-2603, Rev.Dr.A.P.George-(201)575-9932, Abraham Puthussery(Secretary)-(516)-328-3443, Jose Palakkathadom(Treasurer)-(516)280-4787.

Dhukrono of St. Thomas at Baltimore St.Thomas Church in USA.

Maryland: The Annual Dukhorono Feast of St. Thomas , the Apostle of India is scheduled to be conducted at St.Thomas Syrian Orthodox Church on Sunday July 3rd,2011 . V. Rev. Fr. Abraham. O. Kadavil Corepiscopo, the Vicar and Secretary of Malankara Archdiocese will celebrate the Holy Qurbono and lead perunnal programs. Holy Qurbono will commence at 10:00am.

The St. Thomas Syrian Orthodox Church of Baltimore is quietly located in beautiful and historic Union Town, Maryland has been the worshiping center of Syrian Orthodox Christians from Malankara living in Baltimore. V. Rev. Abraham.O.Kadavil, a well known Scholar of Malankara Archdiocese is serving this parish since its formation in 1985 .Vicar and members of parish are cordially inviting all faithful to attend the Blessed Event.

Address: St. Thomas Syrian Orthodox Church., 3330 Union Town Road, West Minister, Maryland-21158.

Address & Contact Details of St. Mary's JSOC, Indore.

Indore St. Mary's JSOC, Delhi diocese

Venue: St. Paul's HSS Chapel
Holy Mass Time 9.00 every Sunday
Fr. P.C Geevarghese . 9827251159 4035415
 

Dhukrono of St. Thomas at Middlebro Jacobite Knanaya Congregation on July 2nd.

MIDDLEBRO: Dhukrono of St. Thomas at Middlebro Jacobite Knanaya Congregation on July 2nd. Holy Mass will start by 2.30 P.M. For More details contact: Sabu - 07727250587, Jibi - 07882691653

Venue: St. Barnabas Church, Linthorpe, Middlebrough, TS56JR.

Perunnal of St. Peter's & St. Paul's and retreat at OXford St. Peter's & St. Paul's JSOC on July 1st & 2nd. For More details read Notice.

Dhukrono of St. Thomas at Portsmouth St. Thomas JSOC on June 25th. For More details read Notice.

H.B Catholicose Baselious Thomas 1st visited H.H Patriarch Ignatious Zakka 1st in Germany.

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GERMANY: 17 June 2011, Germany: His Beatitude Catholicose Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I, along with Mor Gregorios Joseph, Metropolitan of Kochi Diocese & Malankara Holy Episcopal Synod Secretary, visited His Holiness Patrirach Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas in Germany. Holy Father is on a medical and private visit to Germany. Earlier Mor Theethos Yeldho, Metropolitan of the Malankara Archdiocese of North America also visited His Holiness.

On 16th H.B Bava and Rev. Fr. Joby arrived in Zurich Airport in Swizerland. On 17th H.B Catholicose Baselious Thomas 1st met HH Patriarch Ignatious Zakka 1st at the hospital. H.B Bava was welcomed by H.E Philexinose Mathias Nais, Priests & Chorepiscopas. After the dinner on the same day H.B Bava & team visited St. Ephraim Seminary at Holland, where H.B was accorded a warm welcome by H.E Mor Policarpos Augin Aydin (Metrapolitian of Netherlands), Rambans, Priests, Nuns & deacons. On 18th H.B and delegates from Malankara went to visit Cicek Thirumeni's tomb.

H.B. Dr. Mor Baselious Thomas received a warm welcome at Switzerland.

Zurich: His Beatitude Mor Mor Baselious Thomas, Catholicose of India, was given a warm welcome at Zurich, Switzerland on his arrival in the capital city. HB was received by Fr. Prince Mannathoor, Vicar St. Marys's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church and Shri. Mathewkutty, Secratary, Shri. Benny, Public Relations Officer MSOC Council were also present.

H.G Mor Osthathiose Issac laid the foundation stone for new Church under Mylapore diocese at Anna Nagar on June 19th.

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CHENNAI: H.G Mor Osthathiose Issac laid the foundation stone for new Church under Mylapore diocese at Anna Nagar. Hundreds of faithful and priest of the diocese were present during the function. Rev. Fr. Aby Alias Puthenveettil and the church managing committee made all the arrangements for the function.

Mor Coorilos Geevarghese re-elected as Chairperson of Student Christian Movement of India.

Dimapur: Geevarghese Mor Coorilos, Metropolitan of Niranam diocese has been re-elected as Chairperson of SCMI for one more term. The unanimous decision to this effect was taken at the General Committee meeting of the SCMI, held in Dimapur, Nagaland from 1-4 June, 2011. Dr. S.C. Jamir, former Governor of Goa and former chief Minister of Nagaland was the chief guest. Dr. Ranjan Solomon, Consultant of WCC delivered the Key note speech. The meeting finalized the plans for the SCMI centenary celebrations in 2012.

Messages from recently concluded retreat program "Abhishekam" at UK.  View Videos

JSOYA Kottayam Diocese Annual meeting held. Read

200 Years completed after the 1st Malayalam Bible got printed. Read

Kavumbhagam St. George JSOC Youth association conducted environmental day. Read

Meeting conducted in memory of Pathipalliyil Kuriakose Kaseeso & Karimpanathara Abraham Corepiscopa. Read

Dhukrono of Mor Benyamin Josep held at Manjnaikkara dayara. Read

Perunnal of Mor Kauma concluded at Nadamel St. Mary's JSOC. Read

South Paravoor Mor Youhanon Momdana Perunnal from 21st June. Read
 

Shri Joby George honoured by Mayor of City of Philadelphia

PENNSYLVANIA: Shri. Joby George, the Official Spokesman of Malankara Archdiocese of North America and a well respected Community Leader in USA has received the prestigious COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD for his devoted- outstanding services, contributions and excellent achievements in the field of Community Development and Social Services constituted by Mr. Michael A Nutter, the Mayor of the city of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania State , USA. The Award was presented by Mr. Bob Brady, the United States Congressman at the occasion of 12th Annual Banquet Ceremony of the Asian Federation of United States.

Shri. Joby George is the Director of Asian Federation of United States, Advisory Board member of Philadelphia Police Department, Area manager of Kairali TV USA, Special Correspondent of Malayalam Pathram, the leading Indian Newspaper, Tri- State Kerala Forum Executive Vice Chairman , Auditor and Media Coordinator of Malankara Archdiocese in USA. He was also the former Chairman of Tristate Forum, President of Kottayam Association and Malankara Archdiocese Council member.

"As an outstanding community leader Joby George has an excellent history and record in Social Services and Charity Projects. It is fit and appropriate , therefore the City of Philadelphia officially recognize with this Citation." wrote and signed by Mayor Michael Nutter in his Certificate of Award.

Shri. Joby George is a member of St. Peters Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church in Philadelphia, USA and belongs to Ennackal Family in Kottayam and their home parish is St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Pakkil of Kottayam . He is residing in Philadelphia along with wife Smt. Lizy and daughters Liya and Jenny.

Hon. District Court handed over Kulanada St. Peters Chapel to the real owners

MANTHALIR: The Kulanada St. Peters Chapel and the allied properties of the Manthalir St. Thomas JSO Church (Thumpamon Diocese) which was under dispute for the last 9 years was handed over to the real owners by the order of Hon. District Court Patahanamthitta. The chapel was opened and cleaned and Dhoopaprarthana was conducted under the leadership of various priests of Thumpamon diocese. After the prayers a public meeting was conducted. St. Peters Society President Shri. A. E. Mathai presided and Vicar Fr. Samson Varghese inaugurated the meeting. Fr. E. K. Kuriakose, Fr. Joseph Varghese, Fr. Jinu Zacharia, Fr. Ebi Stephen, Dr. Jose D. Kaippallil (Sabha Managing Committee Member) felicitated the gathering.

JSOYA Kollam Diocese felicitated Mor Theodosius Mathews

KOLLAM: JSOYA Kollam Diocese Unit felicitated Mor Theodosius Mathews, on his new appointment as the National President of the Youth Association. Mor Milithios Yuhanon, JSOYA Diocesan Vice President Fr. Roy George Kattachira, Fr. Geevarghese Blaheth, Fr. Johns, Central Committee Member Shri Ajith George Nallila, Shri Dany K George spoke on the occasion.

Reports of Syrian Knanaya Varshika Sangamam (Knanaya Samajam) held at Neelamparoor, St George JSO Knanaya Valiyapally (Mor Clemis Nagar) on 2011May 27,28, 29        1           2

Consecration of new church at Miyapur, Hyderabad on June 26, Sunday           Notice     Location Map

St. Gregorios youth association of St. Thomas JSOC North Paravoor organized an ecofriendly program "Umbrella for earth"

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NORTH PARAVOOR: St. Gregorios youth association of St. Thomas JSOC North Paravoor organized an eco friendly program "Umbrella for earth". H.B Catholicose Baselios Thomas 1st inaugurated the program by handing over the sapling to the Church Secretary Jacob Erali. H.B Offered Holy Mass on the same day morning and distributed the educational aid organized by youth association for the school going children.

Dn. Sabin Saju, Kurikkappillil, got A+ for all subjects and 100% marks in CBSE 10th exam 2011.He studied in St. Mary's Central School Rajakumari, Idukki dist. Dn. Sabin is the son of Fr. Saju George and Bindu Saju Kurikkappillil, Murikkassery. He belongs to St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Murikkassery.

"Lumina 2011" - Annual Leadership camp of MGJSM started at MSOT Seminary on 10th.

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Manorama Mathrubhumi Manorama

Mathrubhumi Mangalam

MULANTHURUTHY: "Lumina 2011" - Annual Leadership camp of MGJSM started at MSOT Seminary on 10th. H.B Catholicose Baselious Thomas 1st Inaugurated the camp. H.G Kuriakose Mor Theophilose (President MGJSM) presided over the function. Re. Fr. Bobby Tharayany (Vice President MGJSM) delivered the welcome speech. Dr. K. M George (UN Financial Advisor) delivered the key Note address. Facilitation speeches were delivered by H.G Joseph Mor Gregorious, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Adai Jacob Corepiscopa (Principal MSOT Seminary)andProf Baby M Varghese. rev. DN Thomas delivered te vote of thanks. Rev. Dn Anish K Joy And other office bearers of MGJSM is leading the camp.

Clergy retreat of America & Canada region of Kananaya Arch diocese of Syriac Orthodox Church concluded.

Clergy retreat of America & Canada region of Kananaya Arch diocese of Syriac Orthodox Church concluded. H.G Ayoob Mor Silvanos lead the retreat and meeting.

Georgian Voice (Magazine by the Youth Association of Karingachira Cathedral)  June Edition

Georgian Voice (Magazine by the Youth Association of Karingachira Cathedral)  May Edition

"Abhishekam" 2011 concluded.

Knanaya History Museum inaugurated at Kottayam St. Mary's ValiyaPally. Read

Dhukrono of Geevarghese Mor Severious concluded. Read Read

MJSSA Kolenchery District Anniversary held. Read

Mor Aprem family unit of Kolenchery St. Peter's & St. Paul's JSOC. Read

St. George JSO Patriarchal church Puthupally given a warm reception to the Chief Minister of Kerala" Sri. Ommen Chandi" Read

Pilgrimage held to the tomb of Late Mor Koorilose Markose. Read

17th "All Malankara Bible quiz Competition at St. Peter's & St. Paul's JSOC Puthencuriz on June 19th. Read Notice

H. B Catholicose Baselious Thomas 1st laid the foundation stone for Valamboor St. Mary's JSOC. Read

Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church celebrated "Environmental Day". Read

H.G Mathews Mor Thevodosious was given a warm reception by Kollam diocese Youth association after HG took the charge as President of All Malankara Youth Association. Read Read

Shri Ignatius Abraham awarded Doctorate

JAIPUR: Shri Ignatius Abraham, member of Mor Gregorios JSO Church, Jaipur is awarded PhD in Chemistry from University of Rajasthan. He has done his studies under the supervision of Dr. R T Pardasani. He was working as Senior Research Fellow (CSIR) in the Dept of Chemistry in the university. The title of the thesis is “Synthetic and Theoretical Studies on the Photocycloaddition Reactions of 1,4-Benzoquinones”. Research work constitutes the areas of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Photochemistry and computational chemistry. So far he has published 6 research papers. Dr. Ignatius' home parish is Mor Ignatius Noorono JSO Simhasana Church, Mekkadampu, Muvattupuzha.

Currently, he serves the church as the Council Member of Delhi Diocese, Joint Secretary of Jaipur Church, Organiser of Viswasasamrakshakan. On behalf of Delhi Diocese Council, His Grace Mor Osthatheos Ishaq congratulated Dr. Ignatius on his achievement.

"Lumina 2011" - Annual Leadership camp of MGJSM to be held at MSOT Seminary on 10th, 11th & 12th of June

 Kalpana from H.G Mor Theophilose Kuriakose Read

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The first Syriac Orthodox (Jacobite) Holy Qurbono in Malayalam held in Amsterdam on 5th June 2011

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AMSTERDAM: The first Syriac Orthodox (Jacobite) Holy Quorbana in Malayalam was held at Moeder Gods Syriac Orthodox Kerk in Amsterdam. Rev. Fr. Prince Manathoor was the chief celebrant accompanied by Rev. Ramban Saliba Antonios and decons of the church. Many faithful from several Christian communities all over The Netherlands attended the Holy Mass which was followed by tea and snacks at the church Parish hall.
After the Holy Mass, Fr. Prince Manathoor read out the Kalpana from H.G. Theophilose Kuriakose (Metropolitan & Patriarchal Vicar of Europe) in which he conveyed the blessings and best wishes to the faithful in Amsterdam. In a meeting convened, a decision was also taken to form a Congregation in the name of St. Mary and to conduct Holy Quorbana on a regular basis in the Syriac Orthodox Church in Amsterdam. Contact rev. Fr. Prince Mannathoor for more details at 00393202256291

JSVBS 2011 at St. George Universal Syrian Orthodox Reesh Church starts on Friday, June 10th at NECK.

KUWAIT: Vacation Bible School "JSVBS 2011" organized by St. George Universal Syrian Orthodox Reesh Church Sunday School will be conducted at National Evangelical Church of Kuwait (NECK) at Kuwait City from June 10 to June 21st. The theme of this year's JSVBS is "Abide in Me (St. John 15: 4).". The closing ceremony will he held at United Indian Auditorium on Friday, June 24th.

JSVBS offers a platform for children to stimulate growth and knowledge of the Word of God. Children are provided the tools needed to increase their faith in God, and to develop a desire to be obedient to him in a fun setting.

The ten days' learning program that constitutes Bible studies, religious songs, arts, crafts, games and talent shows will cater to children of all ages divided in to various groups such as Beginners, Sub-junior, Junior and Senior.
The closing ceremony will he held at United Indian School Auditorium on Friday, June 24th.

Fasting prayer and retreat at St. Peter's & St. Paul's JSOC Massapequa in Newyork on Saturaday 11th.

NewYork: In observance of the 10 days Expectation period( Ascension thru Pentecost Sunday) and the Upcoming Pentecost , a special Fasting prayer and Retreat service is scheduled to be held on Saturday June 11th , from 10.00am to 1:00pm at the St. Peters and St. Pauls Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church in Massapequa, NewYork. V.Rev.Issac Paily Corepiscopos(Senior Priest) and Rev.Dr.A.P.George(Vicar) will lead the fasting prayer and Retreat service.

The Holy Syrian Orthodox Church separates ten days prior to Pentecost, for the expectation of the Holy Spirit. On behalf of St.Peters and St.Pauls church Vicar, Board of Trustees and members are inviting all faithfuls from sister parishes to participate in the fasting prayer and retreat service to renew and regenerate the divine experience of the Comforter, the Holy Spirit.

St.Peters and St.Pauls Church , a parish of the Malankara Archdiocese in North America is located at 4550 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY-11758. For more information and details please contact,

Rev.Dr.A.P.George(Vicar) (201)575-9932, V.Rev.Issac Paily Corepiscopos (516)474-2603, Abraham Puthussery(Secretary)(516)328-3443, Jose Palakkathadaom(Treasurer) (516)280-4787
Parishwebsite:www.stpetersandstpaulsny.org

Rev. Fr. john Mathai celebrating Silver Jubilee of Priesthood.

Fr. John Mathai was born on 13/05/1956 in a tiny village called Perumpilly (Mulanthuruthy) had his primary schooling at the village school and secondary education at St. Ignatius High School, Kanjiramattom. Owing to his parents occupation he moved on to Bhuj in Gujarat and had graduated from Gujarat University and obtained post graduation from M.S University of Baroda and joined College teaching and still remains in the same vocation.

In 1975 Late Lamented Gheevarghese Mor Gregoris (popularly known as Perumpilly Thirumeni) ordained as a deacon and on 15/06/1986 as a priest by His Grace Gregoris at Perumpilly Simhasana Church. Since then he conducts occasional services at Gandhidham (Kutch) and Ahmedabad Churches to assist the regular vicars. His parents are P.J. Mathai & Annamma Mathai, Pulparakuzhiyil House, Perumpilly. (They are settled in Gujarat for the last 40 years.) He has married Deleena of Chamakkala family of Mulanthuruthy and has two children Dijo John & Neha John, who are pursuing studies.

St. George JSO Church, Peechi consecrated

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PEECHI. TRISSUR: Metropolitan of Trissur, Mor Eusebios Kuriakose consecrated St. George JSO Church, Peechi. Hundreds of faithfu;l attended. Priests from the diocese assisted Mor Eusebios.

Mor Coorilos represented the Syrian Orthodx Church at the IEPC in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Jamaica: Dr. Geevarghese Mor Coorilos, Metropolitan of Niranam diocese and Patriarchal Vicar of U.K represented the Syrian Orthodox Church at the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation, held in Kingston, Jamaica from 15-24, 2011. Mor Coorilos made a presentation on "Eco-Justice" at the Convocation and also was a Bible Study leader. The IEPC was the culmination of WCC's Decade to overcome Violence (DOV).

H.B Catholicose Baselious Thomas 1st will lead the foundation stone laying ceremony of the rennovation of Valamboor, Kolencherry Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church tomorrow.

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KOLENCHERRY: H.B Catholicose Baselious Thomas 1st will lead the foundation stone laying ceremony of the rennovation of Valamboor, Kolencherry St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church tomorrow. H.G mathews Mor Evanious will Preside over the function which will be held there after.

Another Example for settling the church feauds.

Valamboor St. Mary's JSOC issue settled.

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Working Committe of Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church held.

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PUTHENCURIZ: Working committe of the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church requested the upcomming Annual Holy Synod for ordaining Bishops for the vacant possitions.Also requested the Holy Synod to speed up the process for starting a Medical College under the Educational trust of the Holy Church.

Abraham Chacko Ramanattu tharayil decorated with Chevliar Title by HH Patriarch Ignatious Zakka 1st. Read News

84th Dhukrono of Geevarghese Mor Severious starts tomorrow at Kottayam St. Mary's JSO Knanaya Valiyapally. Read News

One day retreat at St. Mary's Soonoro JSOC Kurichy. Read News

Kolenchery District MJSSA Anniversary will be held tomorrow. Read News

Rev. Fr. Reji Mathew awarded as the best outgoing student at "The Kerala United Theological Seminary"

KANNAMOOLA: Rev. Fr. Reji Mathew was awarded the Best Outgoing Student at The Kerala United Theological Seminary, Kannamoola, Trivandrum for the year 2010-11. Fr. Reji also won Dr. David Bhanu memorial prize of Academic Proficiency (B.Th III), Joseph Jayaputhran Prize of History of Christianity-BTh III First, Bishop William Memorial Old Testament Prize for BTh III First and Joshua Sarasam Memorial Prize for worshio and Preaching for BTh III Second. Gold Medal was presented at the Commissioning Service held at KUTS by Right Rev. G. Devakadaksham, Bishop of Kanyakumari Diocese and Deputy Moderator CSI Church. Fr. Reji belongs to St Mary’s JSC Anjilithanam, Niranom Diocese. And currently serves at St George Puramattom and St George Cheppad. He has also secured admission for BD course at KUTS. This is the first time a member of Jacobite church receives Best Outgoing Student at KUTS, Trivandrum.

Mangalore Regional MGJSM Meet.

MANGALORE: A preliminary meeting of the Manglore Regional Unit of MGJSM was convened under the leadership of Rev. Dn. Thomas Poothicote on Sunday 29th May 2011. The meeting held at St. Antony's JSO Cathedral Jappu, Mangalore was presided over by Rev. Fr. Sunny John, Vicar of the church and was attended by more than 75 students.

The gathering selected  Mrs. Abiya Bino, Ms. Seematti Paul, Ms. Siji Rajan and Mr. Akil Cherian  as the regional coordinators.

The President of MGJSM Dr. Theophilose Kuriakose Metropolitan will be officially inagurating the unit, during the meeting proposed in July 2011.

Feast of St. James at St. James JSO Church, Livingston, New York on June 05, Sunday. Metropolitan Mor Theethoos Yeldho will be the chief celebrant           Notice

Morth Mariyam Samajam Annual Camp started at Ankamali

ANKAMALI: His Beatitude Catholicos Baselios Thomas I inaugurated the annual camp of Morth Mariyam Samajam at St. Mary's JSO Soonoro Cathedral here. President of Samajam, Mor Eusebios Kuriakose presided over. Shri Jose Thettayil MLA, Municipality Chairperson Shri C K Varghese, Vicar Fr. Paulose Arakkaparambil, V.Rev Titus Varghese Cor Episcopa and others spoke on the occasion. More than 1000 members of the Samajam are participating in the camp.

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MJSSA-Manarcad District(16 Sunday schools) Anniversary held at Manarcad St. Mary's JSO Cathedral.

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MANARCAD: Common Anniversary of 16 sunday schools of St. Mary's JSO Cathedaral Manarcad concluded.H.G Kuriakose Mor Ivanious inagurated the anniversary. Very rev. E. T Kuriakose Corepiscopa Ittiyedathu presided over the function. Baby Mathara ( MJSSA Secretary), Very. Rev. Andrews Chiravathara Corepiscopa, Dn. Nithin valayil, rev. Fr. Jossy Abraham, rev. Fr. Mathew M. babu, rev. Fr. george Kunnel, Reji Thandasseril & M.M Thomas Maravath spoke during the occasion.

MJSSA Kandanad District Teachers Conference & Felicitation ceremony on June 5th

KANDANAD: MJSSA Kandand District Teachers Conference and felicitation to Newly elected MJSSA Kandand Diocese Director Sri. P. I. Kuriakose, teachers who completed 25 years of service, JSSLC 8th rank holder Kum. Delna P Saju and newly elected Thiruvaniyur Grama Panchayath Member Smt. Ally James (Teacher, Varikoly St.Marys S.S.) will be scheduled to be held on 5th June 2011 at St. George Jacobite Syrian Church, Brahmamangalam. The meeting will be inaugurated by Chev. Joy P George(MJSSA Former Gen. Secretary). Rev. Fr. Jyothis Pothara (Vicar, St. George J.S.C, Brahmamangalam) will preside over the function. Sri. P. I. Kuriakose (Diocese Director), Sri. M. V. Yacob (Diocese Secretary), Sri. M. U. Thomas (Dy. Director, Piravom Zone), Sri. Binoy Mampilly (Trustee), Sri. Reji E. A. (MJSSA Kandanad District Inspector), Sri. Alias Abraham (District Secretary), Sri. P. A. Elias, Sri. K. I. Issac & Smt. Alley James will deliver speech on the occasion.

Free Medical camp Conducted at St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox Simhasana church, Thuruthissery, Angamaly.

ANGAMALY: A free medical camp has been conducted at Simhasanapally, Thuruthissery under the auspices of Parish Martha Mariyam vanitha Samajam Unit on Sunday, the 22nd May 2011. Soon after the Holy Qurbana in the Morning, Rev.Fr.Alias Ipe, Vicar of the Simhasanapally inaugurated the Camp. H.G.Athanasius Alias of Antiochean Movement blessed the Occasion. A medical team headed by Dr.Giji Augustin (Dr.Toney’s Super Specialty Hospital, Aluva) led the one-day camp. Hundreds of people attended the Camp which was well- arranged with medical check- up equipments and free medicine supply at the church premises. Ms.Jinimol Varghese, Secretary of the Vanitha Samajam, Mr. Roshan John, President of the Lions Club of Nedumbassery Greater, Dr.Giji Augustine, and Mrs. Annama Mathew felicitated on the occasion.

Saju Varghese have been nominated and confirmed as Vice-Chairman of the YMCA Nizamuddin for the year 2011-12.

NIZAMUDDIN: YMCA Nizamuddin Centre have one school for Spl. Children, Various Management trg. programs, Cultural & Fitness Centre, etc.

He is presently an active member of St.Peter's Jacobite Cathedral, New Delhi and home parish is St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, North Paravoor. Earlier served as Joint Secretary and Executive Member of St. Peter's Jacobite Cathedral, New Delhi.

May 27, 2011 Edition of the "Malankara World Journal" (Volume: 1, No: 6) is now available online. You can access it by the following link.Read

Sapthathi of Bar Etho Briro Dr. D Babu Paul IAS celbrated
His Holiness Patriarch honoured Dr. Babu Paul with 'St. Ignatius Medal'

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Sapthathi of Bar Etho Briro Dr. D Babu Paul IAS celebrated at Thiruvananthapuram on May 29, Sunday. His Beatitude Catholicos Dr. Baselios Thomas I inaugurated the public meeting which was held at V.J.T Hall, to honour Dr. Babu Paul. His Eminence Mor Dionysius Yuhanon Kawak, Ex Minister of Education & Culture, Shri M A Baby MLA, Ex. Minister Shri G Karthikeyan MLA, Ex Union Minister Shri O Rajagopal, Hon'ble Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, Smt. K Chandrika spoke on the occasion. His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas honoured Dr. D Babu Paul with 'St. Ignatius Medal'. Metropolitan of Patriarchal Curia, Mor Dionysius Yuhanon Kawak presented the honour of His Holiness to Dr. D Babu Paul on the occasion. Dr. Babu Paul thanked His Holiness for honouring him with the medal, His Beatitude Catholicos for his prayerful support. Thousands of well wishers of him attended the function.

Metropolitan Mor Dionysius Yuhanon Kawak celebrated H.Qurbono at Thiruvananthapuram

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Metropolitan of Patriarchal Curia, His Eminenece Mor Dionysius Yuhanon Kawak celebrated Holy Qurbono at St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Simhasana Cathedral, Thiruvananthapura, Kerala on May 29, Sunday. Vicar of the XCathedral, Fr. Anish T Varghese, Dn. Dr. Paul Samuel, Bar Etho Briro Dr. D Babu Paul IAS assisted His Eminence. Hundreds of faithful attended the Holy Mass. Fr. Anish T Varghese presented a memento as a honour of St. Peter's Cathedral to Mor Dionysius.

His Eminence Mor Dionysius Yuhanon Kawaq accorded a warm reception at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: His Eminence Mor Dionysius Yuhanon Kawaq, Metropolitan in charge of Patriarchal Curia, was given a warm welcome at Thiruvananthapuram on his arrival in the capital city. HE was received by Fr. Anish T. Varghese, Vicar St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Simhasana Cathedral and Rev. Dn. Dr. Paul Samuel, Shri. George Zachariah, Trustee, Shri. C. M. Abraham, Joint Secretary and Chev. K. J. Varkey were also present. Mor Dionysius has arrived for attending a public function as a patriarchal delegate in honour of Bar Etho Briro Dr. D. Babu Paul. Mor Dionysius will conduct the Holy Mass on 29.05.2011 at St Peters JSS Cathedral, Thiruvananthapuram at 8 AM.

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