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May 28,
2011 (Saturday)
Felicitation to Shri. V.V. Thambi IPS on his
promotion as Director General of Police (Crime) (DGP) in West Bengal
KOLKATA: The St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian
Orthodox Church in Kolkata organised a meeting immediately after the
Holy Qurbono on Sunday, the 22nd May 2011, to felicitate its member,
Shri. V. V. Thambi IPS, on his promotion as the Director General of
Police (Crime), in the State of West Bengal. The meeting was chaired
by the Vicar, Rev. Fr. Varghese Payanadathu, and the main speaker
was Rev. Fr. (Dr.) K. P. Aleaz, who is also the member priest of the
Parish.
The welcome address was given by the Vice
President, Shri. M. O. Varughese, who has highlighted the
unconditional support being given by Shri. Thambi to his parish,
irrespective of his very busy schedules. He also reminded Shri.
Thambi that not only the Kolkata Parish but also the entire Jacobite
Syrian Orthodox Church need his continued support and guidance. In
his address Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Aleaz pointed out that while very senior
Police Officers normally do not have much faith in God Almighty,
Shri. Thambi is truly an exception. Smt. Lini Rajesh spoke on behalf
of the ladies of the parish and she also sought the help of Shri.
Thambi in the activities of the Parish. Every speaker on the
occasion appreciated the humbleness and the vast knowledge of Shri.
Thambi in every field.
Managing Committee Member, Shri. Kurien John,
read out out the “Mangla Patram” and the same was handed over to
Shri. Thambi by the Vicar on behalf of the parish. The senior most
member, Shri. C. K. Daniel, handed over a memento to Shri. Thambi as
a token of appreciation. While giving the reply speech, Shri. Thambi
thanked the parish and also narrated some of the very difficult
situations faced by him in his career where he always ensured that
justice is done to the people. The meeting ended with a closing
prayer by Aleaz Achen, which was followed by light refreshments to
all those who were present in the Church.
May 27,
2011 (Friday)
Dr. Mar
George Alencherry succeeds Mar Varkey Vithayathil
KOCHI:
The synod of Syro Malabar Church held at Mount St. Thomas, the
Headquarters of the church selected Dr. Mar George Alencherry,
Bishop of Thuckalay (Mission Diocese of Syro Malabar Church), as the
new Major Archbishop. He was chosen at the synod convened at the
sabha’s headquarters in Mount St Thomas in Kakkenad and he replaces
Archbishop Mar Varkey Vithayathil, who died months back. Alencherry
was chosen by 46 bishops through voting. The announcement came at
the same time in Vatican and Kochi. Also he will be the Archbishop
of Ernakulam - Ankamali Archdiocese. The enthronement of Dr.
Alencherry will held at Kochi St. Mary's Basalica on May 29, Sunday
at 2.45 PM.
Dr. Alencherry was born on
19 April 1945 at Thuruthy in Kottayam. After his school education he
joined the seminary and was ordained priest on December 18, 1972. He
had done his B A (Economics) from the Kerala University with second
rank, in 1965. After his ordination he successfully completed his
M.Th. from the Pontifical Theological Institute, Alwaye where he
came first. He also has a D.S.E.B. and D.Th. conjointly from
Sorbonne University and Institut Caholique de Paris, France in 1986.
During his priestly
ministry, he held many offices in the Archdiocese of Changanacherry
and elsewhere. From 1976 to 78 he was the Director of Catechetics,
from 1986 to 93 he was the Deputy Secretary of KCBC, from 1986 to 91
he was the Director of the Pastoral Orientation Centre at
Palarivattam, Professor at Paurastya Vidyapitham, Kottayam from
1986-97, Protosyncellus of the Archdiocese of Changanacherry from
1994 to 97.
May 26,
2011 (Thursday)
Patriarchal honour to Fr. Sunny John Plamthottathil of Honnavar
Mission
MA`ARAT
SAYYIDNAYA, DAMASCUS/MANGALORE: His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius
Zakka I Iwas honoured Fr. Sunny John Plamthottathil of Honnavar
Mission with Petral Cross and Chain. His Beatitude Catholicos
Baselios Thomas I will present the honour to Fr. Sunny John on
behalf of His Holiness, in a solemn function which will be held at
Mangalore. Fr. Sunny John serves as the Vicar of St. Antony's JSO
Cathedral, Jeppu, Mangalore for the past 5 years. He was
instrumental in the construction of the cathedral and some other
churches in the mission and in the organization of the mission,
since he was ordained as priest. Fr. Sunny John serves other
churches in Karnataka, which includes St. Ignatius JSO Church, KR
Puram, Bangalore. He belongs to Plamthottathil family which traces
its origin at Piravom, Kerala. Piravom Valiya Pally was their home
parish. He holds BA in English (Mysore University), MA in English (Mysore
University), B.Ed (Bangalore University) and M.Ed (Mangalore
University) in his credit and is pursuing higher studies in
Education. He has completed Theological Education from MSOT
Seminary, Mulamthuruthy and holds BD (Serampore University) in his
credit.
His
Beatitude Consecrated St. Mary's J S O church Malayidomthuruth,
Ankamali Diocese
MALAYIDAMTHURUTHU: Consecration of St. Mary's J S O church Malayidomthuruth
held on May 22nd & 23rd 2011 .
His Beatitude Catholicos Baselios Thomas I, Metropolitans
Their Graces Dr. Mor Severios Abraham, Mor Gregorios Joseph,
Dr. Mor
Ivanios Mathews, Archbishop Mor Severios Kuriakose, Mor Aphrem Mathews,
Mor Eusebios Kuriakose, Mor Athanasius Elias, Mor Irenios
Paulose, Mor Osthatheos Ishaq and Mor Ivanios Kuriakose
assisted His Beatitude.
May
21, Saturday - Consecration of Flag Post
Foundation stone laid for St. Gregorios JSO
Knanaya Church, West Othera
THIRUVALLA: The Blessing of the foundation
stone of newly construction St. Gregorios JSO Knanaya church West-Othera
was held on 22nd may after the Holy Qurbono. The foundation of the
church was blessed by the vicar Fr N. C Mathewkutty . Trustee Shri
Babu Pullanthara, Secretary Shri Thomaskutty Kodathuparabil &
construction convener Shri Thomaskutty Thevarumuriyil spoke on the
occasion. A large gathering of the parish attended the function.
May 25,
2011 (Wednesday)
Consecration
of St. Gregorios JSO Church, Ras Al Khaimah Concluded on
Saturday May
20th
UAE:
Consecration of St. Gregorios JSO Church, Ras Al Khaimah
concluded on Saturday May 20th. HH Patriarch Ignatius
Zakka Iwas I led the consecration ceremony assisted by
H.B Catholicos Baselios Tomas I, H.G Mor Gregorios Joseph, HG Mor
Milithios Yuhanon, HG Dr. Mor Ivanios Mathews, H.G Dr. Mor Theophilose
Kuriakose, H.G
Mor Aphrem Mathews, H.G Mor Anthonios Yaqu`b, H.E Mor
Philaxinos Mathias Nayis and a group of Rambans and priest.
Thousands of faithful different parts of UAE were
also present for the function.
Canada: H.E
Mor titus eldho lead the Holy Trimass held as part of the perunnal.
Lots of faithful from different parts of Canada participated in the
perunnal and the feast held there after.
May 22,
2011 (Sunday)
Adv.
Jayaraj A C & Er. E P Issac honoured with Commander title and St. Ephrem
Medal by His Holiness
MA`ARAT
SAYYIDNAYA, DAMASCUS: His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I
Iwas honoured Adv. Jayaraj A C and Er. E P Issac with 'Commander' title
and St. Ephrem Medal on May 17, Tuesday at St. Ephrem Patriarchal
Monastery, Damascus, as per the recommendation of His Beatitude
Catholicos Baselios Thomas I and Metropolitan Mor Anthonios Ya`qub.
They played key role in the reconstruction of St. Antony's JSO
Cathedral, Jeppu and St. Ignatius JSO Church, Shibaje. Commander
Adv. Jayaraj serves as
Treasurer of DCC, Dakshin Kannada District. Commander Jayaraj A C is
the President of Malayalee Christian Association of Karnataka. He
has served St. Antony's Cathedral as its Secretary. Commander Issac
serves the Cathedral as its Trustee now.
Free Medical Check up held at Alattuchira St. Mary's JSOC on 22nd
May 2011.
Free Medical check
up to detect Heart diseases held at Alattuchira St Mary's Jacobite
Syrian Orthodox Church (Near Perumbavoor- Ankamali Diocese) on
Sunday 22nd May 2011. Doctors of Cardilogy dept L F Hospital
Ankamali lead the medical camp.
Further treatment if required, including operation- for financially
poor children under 12 years is also free. Camp was organized by the
spiritual organisations functioning under the church.
Malankara World
Journal (Volume 1, No 5) dated May 20, 2011 is now available online.
MANARCAD: V.Rev.
Fr. Abraham Karimbanatharayil Corepiscopa passed away on 18th.
Funeral ceremony will be held on Saturday 12.30 at St. Mary's JSO
Cathedral, Manarcad.
Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Pathiyapallil passed away on
18th
Clarification from UK Syrian Orthodox Council on the false news
propagated by excommunicated group.
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Bangalore Diocese JSVBS started.
BANGALORE:
Bangalore Diocean Asst. Metrapolitian H.G Mor OSthathiose Patrose
inagurated this years JSVBS by hosting the flag. Hundreds of
students are participating in this years JSVBS. Rev. Fr. Prince T
Mathews, Vilas Varghese, B Joseph & M.J.S.S.A representative Sabu is
leading this years classes. Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Pulayath, Rev. Fr.
Kuriakose Punnachalil, rev. Fr. John Ipe, rev. Fr. prince T Mathew,
rev. Fr. Eldho John and lots of parents participated in the inagural
function. For More details contact +91 9448557572.
One Day orientation seminar conducted by
MJSSA Kandanad Diocese at Malekuriz Dayaro
Malekuriz:- One day
Orientation Class conducted by MJSSA Kandanad Diocese on May 14th at
Malekuriz Dayro for 10,11,12 class students. MJSSA President
H.G.Kuriakose Mor Diascoros Metropolitan inaugurated the seminar.
Very.Rev.Phinehas Ramban presided over the function.
Mr.M.J.Markose(MJSSA Tresurer) delivered the felicitation speech on
the occasion.Dr.Jose D Kaippilli(MJSSA Secretary), Sri. Eldho Paul
Kothamangalam are lead the Class on Career Guidance and Personality
Development. Sri.P.I.Kuriakose(Diocese Director),
Sri.M.V.Yacob(Secretary), Sri.N.T.Paulose,
Sri.M.U.Thomas(Dy.Directors), Sri.K.I.Joy, Sri.K.P.George(Zonal
Secretaries), Sri.Thomas Kuruvila, Sri.E.A.Reji , Sri.Thomas John,
Sri.Yacob, Sri.I.V.John give leadership to the seminar. 220 students
from above 110 schools are participated in the seminar
Festival
of St.Mary for the Crops and Parish Anniversary in
Bergenfield,NewJersey on Saturday May 21st.
NewJersey: The
Festival of St.Mary's for the Crops and the third anniversary of
St.Marys Syriac Orthodox Church in the town of Bergenfield,
NewJersey will be held on Saturday, May 21st. His Eminence Mor Titus
Yeldho Metropolitan, the Archbishop and Patriarchal Vicar of the
Malankara Archdiocese in North America will be the Chief Celebrant
on the occasion. Morning prayer will begin at 8:45AM followed by
Holy Eucharist. On May 17th,2008 Archbishop Mor Titus Yeldho
Metropolitan declared St.Mary's Syriac Orthodox Church as the third
parish in New Jersey under the jurisdiction of Malankara Archdiocese
and celebrated the first Holy Qurbono .Rev.Dr.A.P.George (Vicar) and
V.Rev.Geevarghese Puthoorkudilil Corepiscopo are serving the parish
since 2008.
The Reverend Priests, board of trustees and members of parish are
welcoming all faithful to attend the perunnal celebrations.
Feast of
St. George and Consecration of Shrine held at Marathahalli
BANGALORE: The
feast of St. George concluded at St. George JSO Church, Marathahalli,
Bangalore. Metropolitan of AVSS & Qatar, Mor Athanasius Elias
celebrated H. Qurbono on May 16, Sunday. Vicar V.Rev. Roy Abraham
Kochattu Cor Episcopa assisted His Grace. Hundreds of faithful from
different parts of the city attended in the H.Qurbono, Nercah and
Rassa. On Saturday, May 15, Metropolitans Their Graces Mor
Athanasius Elias and Mor Osthatheos Pathrose (Asst. Metropolitan of
Bangalore & Metropolitan of Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand) led the
consecration of Shrine which was constructed at the entrance of the
church.
May 16,
2011 (Monday)
Kattala Vaiypu' of the renovating
Manthalir St. Thomas JSO Church
(More
photos follows)
MANTHALIR: 'Kattala Vaiypu' of the
renovating Manthalir St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church,
under the Thumpamon diocese was held on 15th May sunday at 12 15 PM.
After Holy Qurbono the 'Kattila' (Main door frame) of the church was
blessed by HG Mor Milithios Yuhanon. Fr. Samson Varghese(Vicar), Fr.
Geevarghese Zacharia (Asst. Vicar), Very. Rev. Thomas Tharayil Cor
Episcopa, Fr. James George assisted the prayers. A large gathering
of the parish attended the function.
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May 14, 2011 (Saturday)
St. George JSO Simhasana Church,Al Ain-UAE elevated as "Cathedral"
AL AIN, UAE: St.
George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Simhasana Church, Al Ain, United Arab
Emirates elevated as Cathedral by His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius
Zakka Iwas and is declared by His Beatitude Catholicos Baselios
Thomas I on May 13th 2011.On the same day H.B Catholicos Baselios
Thomas I installed Holy relic of Saint Gregorios Chathuruthil (Parumala
Thirumeni). Diocesan Metropolitan Mor Aphrem Mathews read the Holy
apostolic Bull from H.H Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I. H.G Mor Aphrem
Mathews & H.G Mor Anthonios Yaq`ub assisted H.B Catholicos in the
Holy Trimass held as part of the celebrations. Lots of priests &
hundreds of faithful participated in the function. Vicar & The
Managing committee members of the Church lead all the preparatory
work for the celebrations.
May 13, 2011 (Friday)
St. George
JSO Simhasana Church, Al Ain will be elevated to Cathedral on May 13, Friday
AL AIN, UAE:
St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Simhasana Church,Al Ain, United
Arab Emirates will be elevated to Cathedral by His Holiness
Patriarch Ignatius Zakka Iwas and will be declared by His Beatitude
Catholicos Baselios Thomas I on May 13th 2011.On the same day H.B
Catholicos Baselios Thomas I will install Holy relic of Saint
Gregorios Chathuruthil (Parumala Thirumeni). Diocesan Metropolitan
Mor Aphrem Mathews will be leading and presiding the entire
programmes.
The Church is
located at the foothills of Jabal Hafeet in Al Ain-UAE. Al Ain
designed to make an International tourism attraction to lure tourist
from the Gulf region. Al Ain is known as "The Garden City of the
Gulf". The Church was established on 21st of January 1979.Over the
years since the inception, St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox
Simhasana Church in Al Ain has served as a center for spiritual
guidance and solace to a number of families and bachelors that have
come from various places of India, Ethiopia, Coptic and Various
Oriental Orthodox Churches.
Over the past
decade, the church has witnessed a phenomenal growth in the number
of members who come to witness the Holy Mass. In addition to God's
blessings, with His Holiness' mercy, the UAE Government have been
allocated a beautiful land (8,100 Square Meter) for worshipping God
together in Al Ain. In January, 2010 the construction work was
completed and consecrated a beautiful church with the blessings of
the Almighty God, blessings of His Holiness, Sincere effort of
Diocese Metropolitan H.G Mor Aphrem and the support and prayers of
the members of the church and well wishers. Now the Church is the
one of the biggest Church outside Kerala with a blend of Syrian and
Kerala's traditional architecture. St. Johns Chapel, Ruwais is under
the jurisdiction of this Church. A grand public meeting is being
held on the same day evening with well known dignitaries and
religious leaders with Church members celebrating the occasion.
Consecration of St. George JSO Horeb Church,
Chennithala from May 01 to May 11 His Beatitude Catholicos
Dr. Baselios Thomas I, Metropolitans Their Graces Mor
Themotheos Thomas, Mor Milithios Yuhanon, Mor Theodosius
Mathews, Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese, Mor Gregorios
Kuriakose, Mor Osthatheos Ishaq will lead
PONPALLY: The feast of St. George concluded at St.
George JSO Church Ponpally. Metropolitans Their Graces
Dr. Mor Severios Abraham of Ankamali and Mor Themotheos
Thomas of Kottayam led this year's perunnal. Mor
Themotheos ordained Dn. Paul Varghese Vellapallil and
Dn. Tiju Varghese Vellapallil as Youfdyokono on May 07,
Saturday. Dr. Mor Severios led H. Qurbono on May 10,
Tuesday, the main day of the feast. Ponpally church is
famous for 'Urul Nercha' which was started decades back and
is mentioned in "History & Culture: Early History",
published by Govt. of Kerala and "Church History of
Eusebius" published in 1989.
May 12, 2011 (Thursday)
Feast of
St. George concluded at St. George JSO Horeb Church, Chennithala
CHENNITHALA:
His Grace Mor Themotheos Thomas, Metropolitan of Kottayam led this year's
perunnal. On 10th evening, after the evening prayer a Colorful
traditional procession was held from Vazhakootam Kadavu to the
Church in which hundreds of faithful participated with lighted
candles. On 11th Morning Holy Penta Mass was offered by H.G Mor
Thimotheos assisted by Fr. Raju John, Fr. Mathew, Fr. Roy George
Kattachira, and Fr. Mathias. Special intercessory prayers were held
during the Holy Qurbono followed by distribution of Nercha (Vechoot).
Afternoon a Colorful traditional procession was held from Oripuram
Kurisinmood to the Church.Vicar Fr. Joykutty Varghese, Fr. Thomas
Cherian (Asst. Vicar), Fr. M J Daniel, Fr. Raju John, Fr. Mathews, Fr. Roy George
Kattachira and Fr. Mathias led the procession.
Feast of
St. George celebrated at St. George’s JSO Church, Vikaspuri, New
Delhi
NEW DELHI:
The Feast of St. George was celebrated at St. George’s JSO Church,
Vikaspuri, New Delhi on 7th& 8th May, 2011. This year’s Perunal
programme was led by Mor Gregorios Joseph, Holy Episcopal Synod
Secretary and Metropolitan of Kochi Diocese. On 7th evening, after
the evening prayer Fr. Paulson Edakkattil delivered the Bible
message. A warm welcome was given to Mor Gregorios at the New Delhi
International Airport by the Vikaspuri parishioners. On 8th evening,
a Colorful traditional procession (RASSO) was held from Hastal to
the Church in which hundreds of faithful from different parts of
Delhi participated with lighted candles. Holy Try mass was offered
by H.G Mor Gregorios assisted by Fr. Issac Mathew and Fr. Cherian.
Special intercessory prayers were held during the Holy Qurbono
followed by distribution of Nercha and snehavirunnu.
The
Oriental Orthodox Churches Council Meeting at West Coast
BURBANK: On
Tuesday May 10th, 2011 His Eminence Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan,
Archbishop of the Western Archdiocese, His Grace Archbishop Serapion
of the Coptic Archdiocese, and His Eminence Moushegh Mardirosian,
Archbishop of the Armenian church, and members of three dioceses
clergy participated in their regular Oriental Orthodox Churches
Council Meeting. Upon arriving of the bishops they went to the
cathedral with all clergy and offered a short prayer each in their
languages. The meeting was hosted by the Syriac Orthodox Western
Archdiocese Headquarter at St. Ephraim Cathedral, Burbank, which
began with prayer followed by discussion on the mutual matters which
were listed on the agenda, and the activities of the three unified
churches, in particular the Youth and Sunday School programs, and
joint Clergy Divine Liturgy. As a new business the council discussed
the situation of the Christians in Middle East especially new burned
two Coptic churches in Egypt. The next OOCC meeting will be held at
Holy Martyrs Armenian Orthodox Church, Encino, on Thursday August
25, 2011.After the meeting all attendees enjoyed an agape meal,
which provided by the Western Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese.
Feast of St. George at various churches in
Patriarchal Vicariate of UK on May 14, Saturday
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May 11, 2011 (Wednesday)
Mor
Milithios Yuhanon inaugurates the campaign of DYFI against
Endosulphan
"Itty
Thomman Kathanar was a great leader of Malankara Church": His
Beatitude Catholicos
KALLISSERRY: "Itty Thomman Kathanar was a
great leader of Malankara Syrians", remembered His Beatitude
Catholicos Baselios Thomas I. His Beatitude was inaugurating the
352nd Dukhrono and remembrance meeting of Itty Thomman Kathanar at
St. Mary's JSO Knanaya Church, Kallisserry. Bar Etho Briro
Dr. D Babu Paul delivered the remembrance speech. Metropolitans Dr.
Mor Coorilos Geevarghese, Mor Gregorios Kuriakose and Mor Ivanios
Kuriakose delevered benedictory speech. Archbishop Mor Severios
Kuriakose presided over the function.
Feast of
St. George celebrated at St. John's JSO Church, Salalah, Oman
OMAN: Feast
of St. George celebrated at St. John's JSO Church, Oman. Vicar Fr.
Eby Stephen hoisted the flag on May 06, Friday. The feast was
celebrated on May 08, Sunday. Hundreds of faithful attended.
Pain & Paliative Care Unit inaugurated at
Kallumkathra
KALLUMKATHRA: Metropolitan Mor Irenios
Paulose inaugurated Pain & Paliative Care Unit at St. George JSO
Church, Kallumkathra. The unit is a venture of St. George JSO Church
and V.Rev. K P Thomas Cor Episcopa Memorial Charitable Trust.
Morth Mariyam Annual Camp of Ankamali Diocese
inaugurated
Government of
Kerala declared Puthupally and surroundings as festival area on 8th May on
the occasion of Perunnal of St. George JSO Patriarchal
Church.
Feast of St. George celebrated at St. Ignatius JSO Church, Marol,
Mumbai
MUMBAI: The feast
of St. George was celebrated at St. Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Church,
Marol, Mumbai from 6th May to 8th May, 2011. The festivities started
with Perunnal Flag Hoisting by Vicar immediately after Evening
Prayers on Friday, 6th May.
On Saturday, 7th May, Gospel message was delivered by Rev. Fr. Jiji
Thomas, Vicar of St. Peter's JSO Church, Dombivli.
Holy Qurbana was celebrated on the feast day, 8th May by our Vicar,
Rev. Fr. Mathew George Kallumkal. Traditional Procession was taken
out around the church premises. A large number of faithful
participated and received blessings at this year's feast of St.
George.
Feast Of St. George Concluded at Mor Ignatius JSOC Adoor.
ADOOR: The feast of
St. George at Mor Ignatius JSO Church, Adoor concluded. Metropolitan
of Kollam Mor Mathews Theodesius celebrated H. Qurbono on May 08,
Sunday. Hundreds of faithful attended H. Qurbono, which was followed
by Nercha.
May 09, 2011 (Monday)
Mor Eusebios Kuriakose visits Apostolic Nuncio
of Roman Catholic Church in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY: His Grace Mor Eusebios
Kuriakose, Metropolitan of Thrissur and Mumbai dioceses along with a
delegation from St. George Syrian Orthodox Reesh Church, Kuwait
comprising of Rev. Fr. Sajan John, the parish Vicar, Chev. Bijou
Varghese, Mr. Johnson Varghese, Parish Secretary, Mr. Jacob John,
Parish Trustee, Mr. Varghese Chacko, Joint Secretary, has paid a
visit to His Excellency Archbishop Petar Rajic, Apostolic Nuncio of
the Roman Catholic Church at Apostolic Nunciature in Kuwait. The
bishops exchanged greetings and discussed various matters related to
two churches. Bishop H.G. Eusebios is currently on a visit to Kuwait
at the invitation of St. George Universal Syrian Orthodox Reesh
Church.
Dukhrono of Mor Geevarghese Sahdo celebrated at
St. George JSO Church, Madyodi in Karnataka
MADYODI: The feast of St.
George concluded at St. George JSO Church, here on May 07, Saturday.
On 6th Evening the Raasa to St. Gregorios Shrine was followed by
evening prayers, sermon and Blessings. On 7th Morning, the morning
prayers started at 8.00 am followed by the Holy Tri - Mass con -
celebrated by V. Rev C M George Cor - Episcopa, Rev. Fr. Skariah
Joseph and Rev. Fr. V P Johnson. The Holy Qurbono was followed by 'Raasa',
sermon, offerings, Blessings, 'Nercha' and Lelam.
Feast of St. George celebrated at St. Mary's
JSO Simhasana Church, Thuruthusserry
ANGAMALY: The Feast of St. George was
celebrated at Simhasanapally, Thuruthissery on 30th April and 1st
May, 2011 pinned with colorful programmes. This year’s Perunal
programme was led by His Beatitude Catholicos Dr. Baselios Thomas I,
H.G. Mor Athanasius Elias Metropolitan of Antiochean Movement and V
Rev. Roy Abraham Cor-Episcopa. The Vicar Fr. Elias Ipe hoisted the
Perunal flag on 30th April after Holy Qurbono. In the evening, His
Beatitude Catholicos led the prayer followed by Perunal Message. A
Colorful traditional procession (RASSO) was held around the
Simhasana church premises in which hundreds of faithful participated
with lighted candles. On Sunday, the 1st May, Holy Qurbono was
offered by V. Rev. Roy Abraham Cor Episcopa assisted by Fr. Elias
Ipe, the Vicar. Special intercessory prayers were held during the
Holy Qurbono followed by distribution of Nercha.
Feast of St. George celebrated at St. George
Chapel, Thiruvananthapuram
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The feast of St.
George was conducted in a grand manner at St. George Jacobite
Chapel, Peroorkada at Thiruvananthapuram on 7th May. On 6th evening
there was evening prayers and a massive perunnal raasa which was
conducted for the first time at the place bought by St. Peters JSO
Simhasana Cathedral, Thiruvananthapuram. The perunnal service was
led by Fr. Punnoose Tharakan, former vicar, Vicar Fr. Anish T
Varghese and Fr. Sajan C Alex, Vicar St. Ignatius Knanaya Church ,
Tvpm and was assisted by Dn. Dr. Paul Samuel. Hundreds of faithful
attended the blessed occasion.
The new chapel is situated in a plot bought by
the St Peters Jacobite Syrian Simhasana Church at Peroorkada near
the city limit. It was a dream come true of Jacobites living in and
around this area to have such a place of worship. With the first
perunnal turning a big success, the aspirations of faithful have
turned into reality. The people of this area are working hard to
manage the economic situation which arose from the buying of the
land.
Counseling & Retreat concluded
NADAMEL: MJSSA Retreat and
Counseling concluded at St. Mary's Sunday School, Nadamel,
Thrippoonithura. Fr. Geevarghese Manakkattu inaugurated the
concluding ceremony. Director Shri Roy Thomas presided over.
Hundreds of students from the Diocese participated in the 4 days
longed retreat.
MANARCAD:
The Feast of St. George concluded at Morth Mariyam JSO Cathedral
here on May 06, Friday. Metropolitan of Kottayam, Mor Themotheos
Thomas led the Holy Penta Mass on Friday. Thousands of faithful
attended. The perunnal concluded with traditional nercha and rassa.
Feast of Kallumkathra St. George JSO Church
concluded
KOTTAYAM: The feast of St. George at St.
George JSO Church, Kallumkathra concluded. Metropolitan of Kozhikode
Mor Irenios Paulose celebrated H. Qurbono on May 04, Wednesday.
Hundreds of faithful attended H. Qurbono, which was followed by
Rassa and Nercha.
352nd Dukhrono of Itty Thomman Kathanar to be
observed today at Kallisserry Valiya Pally
Qabar
of Itty Thomman Kathanar at Kallisserry Valiya Pally
KUWAIT CITY: The feast of St. George concluded at
St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Universal Reesh Church here.
Metropolitan of Thrissur, Mumbai, Oman Dioceses M0r Eusebios
Kuriakose celebrated Holy Qurbono. The feast concluded with a
traditional Rassa and Nercha.
St. Peter’s
Syriac Orthodox Church in Hicksville, Long Island, New York
consecrated
NEW YORK: On Saturday, April 30,
Archbishop His Eminence Mor Cyril Aphrem Karim presided over the
consecration (Qudosho) ceremony of St. Peter’s Syriac Orthodox
Church in Hicksville, Long Island, New York. He was assisted by His
Eminence Mor Polycarpus Eugene Aydin, Archbishop of Holland, and
several of the area clergy and deacons. Around two hundred faithful
parishioners from New York and New Jersey attended the service which
also included the celebration of the Holy Qurbono (Divine Liturgy).
The Church was purchased a few years ago, and was
recently enlarged and renovated to accommodate the spiritual and
social activities of the parish. Vicar Fr. Gabriel Adde
expressed his gratitude to his parishioners for their efforts and
donations. He likewise, thanked their Eminences, the Archbishops,
the clergy and the guests who came to support the parish on this
blessed day. Dr. Jon Arnette, the president of the church Board, and
Mr. Mounir Chelico, the treasurer, delivered speeches on this
occasion. Dr. Yamo Deniz, the president of the Archdiocesan
Executive Council offered felicitations on behalf of the AEC. Dr.
John Chelico spoke on behalf of the youth of the parish. Following
the service, all attendees were invited to dinner prepared by the
ladies of the church.
Oriental Orthodox Churches jointly celebrate
the Holy Eucharist
BURBANK: On Thursday May 05th, 2011 and
according to the annual tradition implemented by the Syriac, Coptic,
and Armenian Orthodox churches, their Eminences the Archbishops of
the local Orthodox churches celebrated the joint clergy holy
Eucharist at St. Mary’s Coptic Church. The participants were: His
Eminence Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan, Archbishop of the Western
Archdiocese, His Grace Archbishop Serapion of the Coptic
Archdiocese, and His Eminence Mosheh Mardirosian, Archbishop of the
Armenian church, assisted by large number of the Archdioceses’
priests.
Source: Office of the Archbishop Mor Clemis Eugene
Kaplan, Burbank
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Feast of St. George
Celebrated at St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Rockland,
New York
The feast of St. George and 16th Dukhrono of Late
Lamented Archbishop Mor Athanasius Yeshu Samuel was celebrated at
St. George JSOC, Rockland County, New York on April 30th aynd May
1st. The festivities started with Evening Prayer on Saturday, April
30th lead by Vicar Very Rev. Kuriakose Karukayil Corepiscopos.
Gospel message was given by Rev. Fr. Dileesh Alias. Holy Qurbana was
celebrated on the feast day, May 1st by H.E. Ayub Mor Silvanos,
Archbishop of Knanaya Diocese in North America and Europe. Following
the Holy Qurbana, traditional Procession was lead by the Vicar and
was blessed by Mor Silvanos. Many faithful from the tri-state area
participated and received blessings at this year's feast of St.
George.
May 06, 2011 (Friday)
St. George
JSO Simhasana Church will be elevated as Cathedral on May 13, Friday
AL AIN, UAE:
St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Simhasana Church,Al Ain, United
Arab Emirates will be elevated to Cathedral by His Holiness
Patriarch Ignatius Zakka Iwas and will be declared by His Beatitude
Catholicos Baselios Thomas I on May 13th 2011.On the same day H.B
Catholicos Baselios Thomas I will install Holy relic of Saint
Gregorios Chathuruthil (Parumala Thirumeni). Diocesan Metropolitan
Mor Aphrem Mathews will be leading and presiding the entire
programmes.
The Church is
located at the foothills of Jabal Hafeet in Al Ain-UAE. Al Ain
designed to make an International tourism attraction to lure tourist
from the Gulf region. Al Ain is known as "The Garden City of the
Gulf". The Church was established on 21st of January 1979.Over the
years since the inception, St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox
Simhasana Church in Al Ain has served as a center for spiritual
guidance and solace to a number of families and bachelors that have
come from various places of India, Ethiopia, Coptic and Various
Oriental Orthodox Churches.
Over the past
decade, the church has witnessed a phenomenal growth in the number
of members who come to witness the Holy Mass. In addition to God's
blessings, with His Holiness' mercy, the UAE Government have been
allocated a beautiful land (8,100 Square Meter) for worshipping God
together in Al Ain. In January, 2010 the construction work was
completed and consecrated a beautiful church with the blessings of
the Almighty God, blessings of His Holiness, Sincere effort of
Diocese Metropolitan H.G Mor Aphrem and the support and prayers of
the members of the church and well wishers. Now the Church is the
one of the biggest Church outside Kerala with a blend of Syrian and
Kerala's traditional architecture. St. Johns Chapel, Ruwais is under
the jurisdiction of this Church. A grand public meeting is being
held on the same day evening with well known dignitaries and
religious leaders with Church members celebrating the occasion.
Feast of St. George started at Ponpally St.
George JSO Church
NEW DELHI: The feast of St. George started
at St. George JSO Church, Vikaspuri. Vicar Fr. Benny Abraham hoisted
the flag on May 01, Sunday. Metropolitan Mor Gregorios Joseph will
lead this year's feast. The main days of the feast are May 07, 08.
Feast of St. George on St. Mary's JSO
Congregation, Shepparton, Australia
Notice
Feast of St. George at St. Mary's JSO Church, Olassa
Mathrubhumi
One day Orientation Seminar for
students of X,XI,XII of MJSSA Kandanad Diocese at Malelcuriz Dayaro
Notice
May 05, 2011 (Thursday)
International colloquium on Caste, Religion and Culture concluded at
Cochin
COCHIN: An
international colloquium on Caste, Religion and Culture started in
Cochin on Sunday, May 01. The event was held at the Renewal Centre
in Cochin and is being sponsored by the World Council of Churches (WCC),
the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI), the Centre for
Social Studies and Culture (CSSC) and the Student Christian Movement
of India (SCMI).
Dr. Gopal Guru
delivered the keynote speech. H.G Mor Geevarghese Coorilose presided
over the meeting. Prof. T. M Yesudasan, Rev. Dr. deenabandhu
Manchala (WCC) and Dr. Sanal Mohan were present for the meeting.
Feast of St. George
concluded at Onakkoor St. George JSO Church
Onakkoor:- Feast of St.George concluded at the
St.George JSO Chapel Periappuram of Sehiyon JSO Church Onakkoor. His
Beatitude Baselios Thomas I Catholicose led the Holy Tri Mass on
02nd May. Very Rev. Thomas Kuppamala Cor-Episcopa, Rev Fr. Mathews
Manappattel assisted His Beatitude. The Holy Qurbono was followed by
traditional Rassa and Nercha, in which hundreds of faithful
participated. 74th Anniversary of St.Georgse JS Sunday School was
also conducted. Vicar Rev Fr. Joy Anakkuzhy and assistant vicar Rev
Fr. Eldhose Kakkadan have led the Perunnal celebrations.
Syrian Orthodox Youth
Organization meets Her Majesty the Queen of Sweden Silvia
SWEDEN: On Tuesday the 3rd of May, Her Majesty
the Queen of Sweden Siliva gave an audience to the Syrian Orthodox
Youth Organization from Botkyrka Stockholm at the royal palace in
Stockholm.
After a petition from the Syrian Orthodox Youth Organization in
Botkyrka, Her Majesty the Queen Silvia invited representatives to
officially deliver the gift of His Holiness the Patriarch Zakka I
Iwas, that was sent from the Patriarchate in Syria.The gift was a
liturgical bible in the Aramaic language that was delivered by the
hands of the Very Reverend Father Chabo Elkhoury and the deacons
Stefan Aydin and Josef Aslan.
Passion week celebrations at St. Simon's JSOC,
Canada Edmonton - Chief celebrant H.G Issac Mor Osthathios. See Video
Flag hosted for feast of
St. George at St. John's JSO Church, Parampuzha Kottayam.
KOTTAYAM: Rev. Fr. Thomas K Itty Kunnathayathu
hosted the flag for feast of St. George at St. John's JSOC,
Parampuzha Kottayam. Lots of faithful and priests participated in
the function.
May 04, 2011 (Wednesday)
Karingachira St. George JSOC, Flag to
be hosted on May 5th for the Perunnal. Read
News
Jacobite- Catholics dialogue on intermarriage.
Read
News
EAE - Perumbavoor union family get together conducted.
Read
News
JSVBS concluded at Mananthavady Korom St. Mary's JSOC.
Read
News
JSVBS started at Kakkoor St. Mary's JSOC. Read
News
Anniversary of family units held at Nechoor St. Thomas JSOC.
Read
News
Foundation stone laid for new church at South Maradi.
Read
News
Feast of
St. George at Various Churches
St George JSOC Seattle
St. George J.S.O.C Seattle are celebrating Feast of St. George on
May 14 &15. Archbishop, H.E Mor Titus Yeldho will be officiating the
Perunal celebrations.
South Pulluvazhi St. George JSO Chappel. Read
News
Thamarachal St. Mary's JSO Valiya Pally. Read
News
May 03, 2011 (Tuesday)
An international colloquium on Caste, Religion and Culture begins in
Cochin
COCHIN: An international colloquium on
Caste, Religion and Culture started in Cochin on Sunday, May 01. The
conference will end on May 04, Wednesday. The event will be held at
the Renewal Centre in Cochin and is being sponsored by the World
Council of Churches (WCC), the National Council of Churches in India
(NCCI), the Centre for Social Studies and Culture (CSSC) and the
Student Christian Movement of India (SCMI). An opening address was
made by Bishop Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese, Chairperson of the
Student Christian Movement of India (SCMI) and Moderator of the
WCC's Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME). The keynote
address on the first day was delivered by Prof. Gopal Guru of
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. During the four-day event
nearly 24 presentations will be made by church leaders, scholars,
academics, activists and writers. The subject matters to be covered
include combating caste, the meaning of being marginalized in a
globalized world, the plight of Dalits within the church in India
today, the interplay of caste and gender, identities in the context
of human rights and caste, aesthetics and media representations.
NORTH PARAVOOR:
330th Dukhrono of St. Gregorios Abdul Jaleel concluded at St. Thomas
JSO Church, here on April 27, Wednesday. His Beatitude Catholicos
Baselios Thomas I led Holy Tri Mass on Wednesday. Metropolitans
Their Graces Mor Gregorios Joseph and Dr. Mor Clemis Kuriakose
assisted His Beatitude. Earlier at 06.00 AM, Metropolitan Dr. Mor
Severios Abraham celebrated Holy Qurbono at the tomb of St.
Gregorios Abdul Jaleel. The Holy Qurbono was followed by traditional
Rassa and Nercha Sadhya in which around 75000 faithful participated.
KSRTC operated special services from different parts of the
District.
The feast
was started on April 24, Sunday. Metropolitan Mor Barnabas
Geevarghese celebrated Holy Qurbono and hoisted the flag to mark the
beginning of the feast. Metropolitan Mor Athanasius Geevarghese
celebrated Holy Qurbono on April 25, Monday. Mor Barnabas
Geevarghese celebrated Holy Qurbono on Tuesday. The pilgrims were
welcomed at the entrance of the church by His Beatitude Catholicos
and other Metropolitans on Tuesday evening. His Beatitude led
Evening Prayers at the tomb, which was followed by Rassa. The
pilgrims who started the pilgrimage to the Holy Tomb were honored by
His Beatitude with the St. Gregorios Abdul Jaleel Medal and
Certificate.
Dr. Mor
Coorilos Geevarghese consecrated the Cross in front of St. George
Horeb JSO Church, Chennithala
CHENNITHALA:
Dr. Mor Coorilos Geevarghese, Metropolitan of Niranam, UK Dioceses,
consecrated the Cross in front of St. George Horeb JSO Church,
Chennithala. Dr. Mor Coorilos led the Holy Mass before the
consecration. Fr. Joykutty Varghese assisted Dr. Coorilos during the
holy Mass & Consecration which was held thereafter. The newly build
flag post in front of the church also was consecrated by Mor
Coorilos. After the consecrations Mor Coorilos hosted the flag
marking the beginning of the main feast of the church.
16th Dukhrono of LL Mor Athanasius Yeshue
Samuel Observed
NEW YORK: 16th Dukhrono of Late Lamented
Mor Athanasius Yeshue Samuel observed at St. Mary's JSO Church,
Lynbrook on April 17, Sunday. Mor Athanasius was the first
Archbishop and Patriarchal Vicar of Malankara Archdiocese of North
America. Metropolitan Mor Theethoos Yeldho celebrated Holy Qurbono
on Sunday. Vicar Fr. Geevarghese Jacob Chalisserry, Fr. Varghese
Paul, Dn. Belson Kuriakose, Dn. Martin Babu assisted Mor Theethoos.
Hundreds of faithful from different parts of New York attended Holy
Qurbono and Nercha which was held there after.
Feast of
St. George at Various Churches
St. George
JSO Patriarchal Church, Puthupally NoticeManorama
Flag
hoisted for Feast of St. George at St. Mary's JSO Cathedral,
Manarcad
MANARCAD:
Vicar of the Cathedral, V. Rev E T Kuriakose Cor Episcopo Ittyedath
hoisted the flag for the feast of St. George at St. Mary's JSO
Cathedral here. The main days of the feast are May 5 & 6. Asst.
Vicars, Fr. J Mathews Manavath, Fr. Kuriakose Kalayil, Shri George
Mathew Vattamala, Shri Jacob T Moses Thengumthuruthel, Shri Prince
Elias Pazhayadathuvayalil, Shri Reji Thandasserril led the function.
Feast of St. George concluded at St. Mary's JSO
Cathedral, Bangalore
BANGALORE: The feast of St. George at St.
Mary's JSO Cathedral, Queens Road, Bangalore concluded on Sunday,
May 01. Vicar Fr. Geevarghese George Pulayath, Fr. Kuriakose
Maniyatt, Fr. Jerry Kurian (UTC) led Holy Tri Mass. H. Qurbono was
followed by Rassa and Nercha. Hundreds of faithful from different
parts of Bangalore attended. Fr. Paulose Mangalath, Fr. Varghese
Chenganad, Fr. Kuriakose Punnachalil, Fr. Jacob Joseph, Fr. Yeldho
John, Fr. John Ipe, Dn. Jereesh Thomas (NIMHANS) assisted. Shri K V
Pathrose, Shri K M George, Shri T John MLC, Shri K C Ashok, Shri T T
Kuriakose, Shri Rajan Mathew, Shri K V Daniel, Shri P T Kuruvila,
Shri Joy M A and others led.
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