Source:INTERFAX RELIGION 20 November 2008,

The Russian Church stands for Orthodox people’s guards

Moscow, November 20, Interfax â€" Renowned priest suggested that
Russia should form voluntary people’s guards to keep order.

“We have pretty much people and groups that have almost enslaved
life of a street, a district, a town, a village, and I believe that
Orthodox guards can establish order in their locality and thus
establish order throughout Russia,” deputy chairman of the Moscow
Patriarchate Department for External Church Relations Archpriest
Vsevolod Chaplin said on air of the Radonezh Radio.

According to him, “not only police should maintain public order, it
should become an affair of the whole nation.” “If people take it in
their hands, the order will be set much quicker,” the priest said.

Thus, he went on to say, “Russia badly needs” provincial
governments, local communities.


WE NEED ANTI TERRORIST SQUAD TO ESTABLISH ORDER TRHOUGHOUT OUR
CHURCHES IN KERALA

George T.

Kuwait

I heartily agree with Mr Charly, our factional differences should not
be cause for turning away from someone in need.

What is the lesson of the parable of the Good Samaritan that was
taught by Christ himself.

Differences , disputes and fights will always be there, let us
understand that the walls that divide us do not always rise up to heaven.

May the good work done by Moolayil achen , bear abundant fruit.

Suraj Iype
Sivasagar. Assam.

OBL in association with holymonk studios is developing an IOC video
which is to be released in January-2009. I would request Orkut members
to contribute to the video. this might be the most lengthy online
video on our church.

If u have rare pics of important Churches, Bishops, institutions,
events, monasteries of IOC, kindly send it to the following email id:

theorthodoxchurch.info@...

Some Pics we need
Kundara Dhyara
Thumpamon Cathedral
Eliah Cathedral

Pray for the Success of the video.
thanks
Georgy
Allpauzha

Lessons in Orthodox Christian Spirituality
"God with us" - the second of six pre-Nativity lesson sermons

This homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian
readings for the beginning of preparation for Holy Nativity - the
Annunciation of Mary and the Conception of Jesus. Father John focuses on
spirituality in religion and how looking at these Gospel stories with
symbols, metaphors, etc. can help us in our personal spiritual development.

Includes The beginning of the Gospel of Luke, few prophecies, and the
Epistle of John, chapter 3.
This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality given on Sunday
November 23, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox
Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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l
LISTEN ONLINE HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/11/orthodox-spirituality-2-god-with-us.h
tml


Read an important article on another topic written last week:
>>>>  Reflection on More Than 50 Million Victims
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/11/reflection-on-more-than-50-million.ht
ml



Last Week:
Orthodox Spirituality 1 ~ First of six pre-Nativity lesson sermons

This homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian
readings for the beginning of preparation for Holy Nativity - the
Annunciation of Zachariah and the Conception of John the Baptist. Father
focuses on spirituality in religion and how looking at these Gospel stories
with symbols, metaphors, etc. can help us in our personal spiritual
development. Includes The beginning of the Gospel of Luke, Isaiah chapter
41, and the beginning of Peter's 2nd Epistle. This sermon lesson in Orthodox
Christian Spirituality given on Sunday November 16, 2008 by Fr John Brian
Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
LISTEN ONLINE HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/11/orthodox-spirituality-1.html


Developing Orthodox Christian Spirituality is penetrating into the mystical,
the normally unseen, the supernatural, the metaphoric, the symbolic - then
applying the wisdom, knowledge and understanding to our lives.  Father John
Brian will be using the preparation for Holy Nativity, with its unique
scripture stories, to teach about Developing Orthodox Christian Spirituality


Previous lessons "Begin Orthodox Spirituality" and "Spiritual Foundation"
lay some groundwork:

>>> Begin Christian Spirituality
On this Dedication Sunday, this homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed
by the Malankara/Syrian readings for this beginning of the lectionary year.
Father focuses on the how we are separated from God in Genesis and how God
has brought restoration to us by including examination of Isaiah chapter 55
and John 10:22-38. This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality
given on Sunday November 9, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy
Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. LISTEN ONLINE
HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/11/begin-christian-spirituality.html

>>> Spiritual Foundation
Grounded in both this world and the spiritual world, the power of tabernacle
and temple, church and chapel are strong spiritual foundations in this
world. On this Foundation Sunday, this homiletic sermon uses scriptures
appointed by the Malankara/Syrian readings for this beginning of the
lectionary year. Father focuses on the encounter of God in the temple in the
prophecy of Isaiah Chapter 6, the references to the tabernacle in Exodus
chapter 33 and chapter 40 as well as the Liturgical Gospel of Matthew
(chapter 16).
This sermon given on Sunday November 2, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. LISTEN
ONLINE HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/11/spiritual-foundation.html


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621 N. Sherman Avenue, Suite B3
Madison, Wisconsin - Sundays 9:30am
608.242.4244 ~ transfiguration@...
www.maruroopa.blogspot.com
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o HEALING LIFE o DEEPENING FAITH
o ENRICHING PRACTICE o REFRESHING SPIRIT

Donating dress for the needy during the Christmas is a very good and
appreciable work and that is one of the teaching of our savior Jesus
Christ. I appreciate that work and we need to help to fullfill that
project.  As it is a very nominal amount many people can participate
in this and that small thing will be a great thing for the poor and
needy.  Leave a dinner/lunch at a restaurant and donate that money
and that make miracles.

When I read that project, I am so happy and I expressed it to Rev.
Moolayil Cor-Eppiscoppa.  Please open your heart and give a hand of
support. Let us do some good work together even we fight in Church.

The important matter is that what they are doing and not who are
doing.  Let us pray to God for sending His angel of peace so that we
will have more strength to do the work that Our Savior taught us to
do.

May God bless us all.

Charly V. Padanilam, Houston, TX.

His Holiness Abba Paulos visits His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius
Zakka Iwas-I

The Patriarch of  Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church His Holiness Abba
Paulos visits His Holiness Mor Ignatius Zakka Iwas I on a short
visit - 20,21st November 2008. The group with 9 delegates consisting
of 5 Bishops, 1 Monk 1 Priest and 2 Lay officials of the church
reached Damascus on 20 November 2008  and met His Holiness at Mor
Aphrem Seminary, Ma'arat Seydnaya. This is the first time His
Holiness Abba Paulos visits His Holiness Mor Ignatius Zakka Iwas I.
On 20 November 2008 morning H.H Abba Paulos accompanied by our H.H
Zakka Iwas I, visited the president of Syria, Dr. Bashar Al Assad,
who welcomed them warmly.

The Holy Ethiopian Orthodox Church with 45 million faithful in
Ethiopia and 5 million in Diaspora, around 500000 clergy, 1200
monasteries etc., is a flourishing church.  The church is one among
the Oriental Orthodox family having full inter-communion with Holy
Syriac  Orthodox Church.

For photos and text of welcome address of His Holiness Mor Ignatius
Zakka I Iwas, please visit:-

http://www.socmnet.org/HH_Ptriarch_of_Ethiopia_visiting_SOC_11-
2008.htm

SOCM News Bureau

The opinion for organizing an anti KEFA sqad is not at all advisable
as it is not our policy and faith.

We are not the community to do what the Jacobites are doing.  That is
the difference of our church from the other.  Our it is enphasized in
the welcome speech of Secretary Georgie " Our Bava thirumeny is
praying for the universe when all are sleeping, Our Bava Thirumeny is
not invading the church but the Thirumeny of Protecting the Church."
It was so meaning ful words.  If KEFA is doing the terrorism and
vamndalism then the Government is there to handle the law and order.
If they fail to do that then we have different way and organizing
militant group is not a solution to that.

"Val edukkunnavan Vaalaal Nashikkum."  That is the teaching of our
Jesus Christ.  and we can see that words are long standing and that
is the truth.  We are not the people to adopt any satanic advises and
we never follow the way that the Patriarchal side is following. Our
strength is the prayer life our spiritual fathers as well as our
faithful followers and that we earned through our spiritual life and
that is why we are winning in the court cases.

Some times the Govt. may ignore us but the time will prove that we
are in the correct path.

The angels of God is with us to protect our Church and any threats
shall be smashed by the light of our God.

"Murukky kottu nirthananu." Thats what the puthan kurishu is doing.

May God bless us all .

With regards,

Charly V. Padanilam, Houston, TX.



--- In MORM@..., "george_cthomas" <george_cthomas@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Our Thomas Mar Athanasios Thirumeni suggested some time back that
we
> should form an  organisation comprising of healthy young men to
combat
> jacobite terrorism but everybody ignored Thirumeni's words.But
> shrestan thomas of jsc formed KEFA to create trouble in Orthodox
> churches.
>
> now it has become clear that KEFA is involved in terrorist
activities
> in Malankara.recently one KEFA activist has been arrested for
> vandalising 3 "KURISHADIES" in Kottayam.
>
> Now we nedd an ANTI TERRORIST SQUAD for defending our churches in
> Ernakulam district ,especially for Thrikkunnathu Seminary.
>
> George T.
>
> Kuwait
>

Our Thomas Mar Athanasios Thirumeni suggested some time back that we
should form an  organisation comprising of healthy young men to combat
jacobite terrorism but everybody ignored Thirumeni's words.But
shrestan thomas of jsc formed KEFA to create trouble in Orthodox
churches.

now it has become clear that KEFA is involved in terrorist activities
in Malankara.recently one KEFA activist has been arrested for
vandalising 3 "KURISHADIES" in Kottayam.

Now we nedd an ANTI TERRORIST SQUAD for defending our churches in
Ernakulam district ,especially for Thrikkunnathu Seminary.

George T.

Kuwait

Dear all,

It is Christmas time again. Last Christmas, thanks to 3 donors from
Kuwait who wish to remain anonymous, we were able to bring happiness
into the lives of the Theeram trainees.

(http://icsctheeram.org/  please click link to learn more about
Theeram.)

All 168 of them received a new set of clothes. Most of them wore the
same dress when they came for the Theeram Fest in August this year.
It may be a show of the sentiments they attach to our gift or
because they had no other decent dress. Both may be true.

This time if we all contribute in a small way, we can bring happiness
not only into their lives but also into the lives of the elderly
attending the Tsunami project. The total number, I am told, would be
around 200.

If we spare USD 36, we can provide a set of dress for 3 people.

Let this be a project of all members of the Friends of Theeram. Those
who are willing to donate this small amount to bring a cheer into the
lives of these people who are less fortunate than us.

Please participate in this by remitting your contribution directly to
A/C NO 670 410 69773  SBT VAKATHANAM A/C holder H.E GEEVARGHESE
COORILOS.

All checks and drafts may kindly be issued in favor of 'INDIA CENTER
FOR SOCIAL CHANGE' only

Very Rev. Kuriakose Corepiscopa Moolayil
Cheeranchira, Changanacherry,
Kerala, 686 106 , India
Phone: (+91) 481 272 4353
Mobile: 944 620 3002

Please send an e-mail to Thirumeni nccigeorge@... stating
that this contribution is specifically for the Christmas Cheer fund.

Be with them and be part of them,

In our Lord's Love
SOCM-Moderators

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I, PATRIARCHS SHENOUDA II AND ZAKKA I CALL FOR A
MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CHURCHES OF JERUSALEM

Meeting in the Coptic Patriarchate of Cairo, His Holiness Aram I of
the Holy See of Cilicia and His Holiness Patriarch Shenouda III
released a joint declaration with regard to the sad incident between
Armenians and Greeks in Jerusalem recently. The Spiritual Leader of
the Syrian Orthodox Church, His Holiness Patriarch Zakka I expressed
his support for the declaration.

In their joint declaration the spiritual leaders expressed sadness at
the clashes between the two groups. They emphasized the respect for
the historic rights of all churches in Jerusalem and the importance
for resolving misunderstandings and sensitivities through mutual
understand. The declaration also stressed the need to strengthen
Christian unity in the Middle East.

His Holiness Aram I visited Cairo on a one-day trip to meet with
Patriarch Shenouda II. He was accompanied by Bishop Nareg Alemezian.

SOCM News Bureau

Snaps and Report of the Malankara Orthodox Church Procession at
Kottayam- Kerala State- India

http://www.theorthodoxchurch.info/blogs/news/2008/11/mega-procession-for-peace-a\
nd-justice.html

Also Read other News

H H Karekin at North India and many more

http://theorthodoxchurch.info/blogs/news/news.html

George
Alleppy

Orthodox Spirituality 1
Lessons in Orthodox Christian Spirituality ~ First of six pre-Nativity
lesson sermons

This homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian
readings for the beginning of preparation for Holy Nativity - the
Annunciation of Zachariah and the Conception of John the Baptist. Father
focuses on spirituality in religion and how looking at these Gospel stories
with symbols, metaphors, etc. can help us in our personal spiritual
development. Includes The beginning of the Gospel of Luke, Isaiah chapter
41, and the beginning of Peter's 2nd Epistle.

This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality given on Sunday
November 16, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox
Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

PODCAST OR DOWNLOAD: http://feeds.feedburner.com/frjohnbrian or
http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/rss/spiritual_reflections_or_fr_john_brian.xm
l

LISTEN ONLINE HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/11/orthodox-spirituality-1.html


Developing Orthodox Christian Spirituality is penetrating into the mystical,
the normally unseen, the supernatural, the metaphoric, the symbolic - then
applying the wisdom, knowledge and understanding to our lives.  Father John
Brian will be using the preparation for Holy Nativity, with its unique
scripture stories, to teach about Developing Orthodox Christian Spirituality


Last week's lesson "Begin Orthodox Spirituality" and the previous week's
lesson on "Spiritual Foundation" lay some groundwork for this teaching.

>>> Begin Christian Spirituality
On this Dedication Sunday, this homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed
by the Malankara/Syrian readings for this beginning of the lectionary year.
Father focuses on the how we are separated from God in Genesis and how God
has brought restoration to us by including examination of Isaiah chapter 55
and John 10:22-38. This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality
given on Sunday November 9, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy
Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. LISTEN ONLINE
HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/11/begin-christian-spirituality.html

>>> Spiritual Foundation
Grounded in both this world and the spiritual world, the power of tabernacle
and temple, church and chapel are strong spiritual foundations in this
world. On this Foundation Sunday, this homiletic sermon uses scriptures
appointed by the Malankara/Syrian readings for this beginning of the
lectionary year. Father focuses on the encounter of God in the temple in the
prophecy of Isaiah Chapter 6, the references to the tabernacle in Exodus
chapter 33 and chapter 40 as well as the Liturgical Gospel of Matthew
(chapter 16).
This sermon given on Sunday November 2, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. LISTEN
ONLINE HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/11/spiritual-foundation.html


+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Parish
621 N. Sherman Avenue, Suite B3
Madison, Wisconsin - Sundays 9:30am
608.242.4244 ~ transfiguration@...
www.maruroopa.blogspot.com
www.angelfire.com/wi/inroads/transfig.html
o HEALING LIFE o DEEPENING FAITH
o ENRICHING PRACTICE o REFRESHING SPIRIT

Now our Church is stepping in to the political game with firm steps
and this should have to take some times before. I am congratulating
everyone and especially Dr. George Joseph for the wise step.

We suffered a lot by the political game of HB Thomas I with his
partnership with the communist party and some UDF leaders. When we
asked the Nehru stadium for our function in Kottayam, the Municipal
body rejected the permission with an explanation that the stadium
will only used for sports events and not for any other meeting, but
they cleverly forgot that the political meeting of the Communist
party used the same stadium a few months before. They thought that the
MOSC is a dead Lion, but they realized that they are wrong. The goal
that the municipal ruling front kicked to our court has retaliated
and kicked back with an unimaginable strength. The communist party
smelled the power of retaliation of the MOSC and strongly condemned
the action of the party members for supporting the decision of the
Municipal ruling party decision for not granting the permission.

The party leaders revised their decission and offered the same
stadium for the meeting but our leadership rejected that offer as we
have the strength to stay without the mercy or sentiment of a
political party.  We are the deciding the future of the political
party and they are not the deciding factor of our Church movements.
Now we showed the real spirit of the blood, the bioling blood of the
Children of MY Malankara Orthodox Church.

Tomorrow a vote of confidence motion against the present Municipal
chairperson of the Kottayam Municipality is going to take place based
on their decision to not to grant permission to MOSC to conduct the
meeting in Nehru stadium. I am happy in that action whether it is
passed or not. Let the LDF and UDF know that we the MOSC was keeping
silent when we were tortured since long time and we know how to beat
back when it is necessary.

Congratulation and praying for the success in the vote of confidence
motion as well as the "Maha Sammelanam." The Lord is with our Church.

This "Rally" and the vote of confidence motion against the Municipal
chairperson is an icon to all the political parties and to the Puther
kurishu fraction.

Charly V. Padanilam, Houston, TX.

Today, five church hierarchs claim the title of Patriarch of
Antioch, three of whom are in full communion with the Pope of Rome.
(These three head autonomous churches that are part of the Catholic
Church; though they are in communion with the Holy See, they are not
the part of the Latin Church, but are instead Eastern Catholic
Churches.) All five see themselves as part of the Antiochene
heritage and claim a right to the Antiochene See through apostolic
succession, although none are actually based in the city of Antakya.
This multiplicity of Patriarchs of Antioch as well as their lack of
location in Antioch, reflects the troubled history of Christianity
in the region, which has been marked by persecution and internecine
struggles since the Islamic conquest. Indeed, the Christian
population in the original territories of the Antiochene patriarchs
has been all but eliminated by assimilation and expulsion, with the
region's current Christians forming a small minority.

Depending on how history and the canons of the Church are
interpreted each Patriach's claim to the original See of Antioch can
be sustained with proof as follows:
If Flavian II was Patriarch until his death then it means that

the Melkite, Greek Orthodox and Maronite Patriarchs are the
continuation of the original See and Severus was not Patriarch at
any time and thus the Syriac Catholic and Syriac Orthodox Patriarchs
are not the continuation of the original See.



source:WIKIPEDIA

George T.

Kuwait

Source:THE HINDU

‘Orthodox church denied its rights’

Over a lakh people expected to attend the meeting


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KOTTAYAM: For the first time after the declaration of the 1995 final
verdict in the church case, the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has
decided to come out in a show of strength demanding justice from
those in authority and implementation of the provisions of the
verdict.

Talking to mediapersons at the Catholicate Palace here on Thursday,
Catholicos-designate Paulos Mar Milithios said the public show of
strength scheduled for Sunday was meant to draw the attention of all
to the reality behind the church controversy (between the Malankara
Orthodox Syrian Church and the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church).
The Orthodox church had sought only the implementation of the final
verdict of the Supreme Court in the case. All issues that had
cropped up after the final verdict should be resolved on the basis
of the final verdict, he said.

According to him, the Jacobite church was a new one with a fresh
constitution and as such it had no claim over the properties and
institutions of the Orthodox church which was governed by the 1934
constitution that was recognised by the Supreme Court. On many
occasions, he said, the Orthodox church was denied its legitimate
rights, the latest being the police action against church members a
few weeks ago. Making it clear that the Orthodox church was not
ready to give in to the claims of the Jacobite church on the
ownership of Thrikkunnathu Seminary, he said those who made claims
should make it clear why they had not produced the documents on
ownership in the court so far.

The church would like to see a permanent solution, but it should be
on the basis of the final verdict of the Supreme Court, he said.

The church leaders alleged that Minister S. Sarma had interfered in
the Thrikkunnathu Seminary issue against the legitimate rights of
the Orthodox church. Such politically motivated interventions had
denied the church the justice it deserved, they said.

They said the meeting would reflect the sentiments of the people
against the authorities who refused the church its legitimate
demands. Malankara Association secretary George Joseph said they
expected a gathering of one lakh members at the public meeting.


George T.

Kuwait

The Biography of Kadavil Paulose Mar Athanasius "Karmasheshiyude Kathal" written
in Malayalam by Dr. M. Kurian Thomas & Joice Thottackad and published by MOC
Publications is a very well researched book and has been
written with the help of historical documents.

Apart from the biography of Kadavil Thirumeni, the book also gives a clear
picture with regard to the beginning of Thrikkunathu Seminary - its
reasons
and the people who worked behind it.

This book depicts facts about the history of Thrikkunathu Seminary. The
seminary was set up as per the decision of the Holy Church and not
according
to the will of one or two persons. It was decided to have a Seminary for
the students from North Kerala and they found a place in Thrikkunathu near
Alwaye and another for South Kerala students in Parumala. Since
Thrikkunathu
falls under the jurisdiction of Angamaly diocese its diocesan metropolitan
Kadavil Paulose Mar Athanasius was in charge of running the seminary.

You can read the whole book at the following link.
http://www.malankaraorthodox.tv/Kadavil/Kadavil%20Biography.pdf

Dr. M. Kurian Thomas & Joice Thottackad have put in lot of efforts and
have
researched many a historical documents for this biography. The official
publication department of our church MOC publications are the
publishers of
this book which further proves the authenticity of this effort.

It is quite incidental that this book has been published at the time when
there are lot of talks about Thrikkunathu Seminary and people going around
with 'wills'. I am sure for people who would like to rely on facts, this
will be a good reading. The Seminary was not a private property that
it can
be given to a person by one's own will.

Kadavil Paulose Mar Athanasius Thirumeni passed away in Nov 1907. The
Catholicate in Malankara was not established until 1912 so the
reference to
the Antiochian Patriarch in this book is similar to the reference
St.Dionysius (Vattasseril) made in his Madhoupadesha Sarangal which was
written prior to 1912. St.Dionysius himself in one of his court deposition
after the establishment of Catholicate, on questioning him with regard to
his reference to the Antiochian Patriarch in Madhoupadesha Sarangal, has
said that if he had to write the said book now (on the day of
deposition) he
would have written it differently because at the time of writing the book
there was no Catholicate established in Malankara and the Antiochian
Patriarch was considered to be the spiritual head of the Church. So
readers
just don't jump into conclusion on the basis of what was written 100 years
ago. Take into account the facts that took place after.

Dr. M. Kurian Thomas & Joice Thottackad - You have done a great job. May
God bless you abundantly to bring out similar publications in future
so that
the world knows the truth behind gossips and rumors.

Philip Ayyamplackal, Auckland

SCOBA and SCOOCH Hierarchs Celebrate 8th Annual Prayer Service for
the United Nations

The Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the
Americas8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

PRESS RELEASE
November 12, 2008

SCOBA and SCOOCH  Hierarchs Celebrate  8th Annual Prayer Service for
the United Nations.

New York, NY - On Thursday, October 30th, Hierarchs of the Standing
Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA)
and of the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches in
America (SCOOCH) celebrated the 8th Annual Prayer Service for the
United Nations. His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of
the Diocese of the Armenian Church (Eastern), welcomed His Eminence
Archbishop Demetrios of America (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese), the
Chairman of SCOBA, assembled Hierarchs, Clergy, Ambassadors and
Dignitaries of the UN Diplomatic Corps and laity to the Saint Vartan
Armenian Cathedral, the traditional site when the service is hosted
by an Oriental Orthodox Church.

Archbishop Barsamian presided over the Vespers Service, which
included liturgical chanting by Armenian, Coptic and Ethiopian
Choirs.  The Vespers marked a significant milestone in the life of
SCOBA, as for the first time, Bishop Mercurius of Zaraisk
(Representation of the Moscow Patriarchate) participated in the
Vespers as a full Member of SCOBA. Additionally, there were present
Archbishop Mor Cyril Aphrem Karim of the Syrian Orthodox Church,
Archbishop Vicken Aykazian of the Armenian Church (who is also
President of the NCC), and   representation from the OCA.

His Excellency, Ambassador Negash Kebret, the Permanent
Representative of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia to the United
Nations addressed the assembled faithful.  Following the conclusion
of Vespers, led by the Hierarchs and the Diplomatic Corps, over 200
of the Clergy and Faithful attended a reception in the Kavookjian
Hall.

http://www.scoba.us/news
SOCM News Bureau

Dear all

This is to inform everyone that a group of orthodox youth in
kalamassery has launched Chaitanya Blood Donors Society in the form of
a non profit service society, for the purpose of donating blood to the
needy. before the formal launch of the society, we need a database of
around 100000 people for the effective acheivement of the intended
goal. i request all the members to kindly fill out the form and help
us to acheive the goal to serve the humanity. also, i request all to
kindly forward the mail to all your friends, so that we can serve the
humanity without any difference in cast, relegion..

God Bless
Koshy John

"This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ
Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief." 1
Timothy 1:15


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The result of the new bielection in Thiruvalla to the civic bodies are
against the UDF as well as against the LDF.

People find the wrong leadership of both LDF and the UDF and that made
many to not to vote for any and others voted for BJP.

The Malankara Orthodox People in Kerala from Thiruvalla casted their
votes to the ballot of BJP too and that made the reverse of the result.


--- In MORM@..., "george_cthomas" <george_cthomas@...>
wrote:
>
> In the recent byelections to civic bodies BJP came to second place in
> Thiruvalla constituency .Minister Mathew T.Thomas's party was pushed
> to third place.
>
> George T.
>
> Kuwait
>

Oru Sammelanam Enthineyanu Soochippikkunnathu
?

by

Sakher

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Joice Thottackad
Kottayam, Kerala



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Jose uncle is leaving from Abu Dhabi after 40 years of expatriate life in
the Gulf. He is one of the senior most member of Abu Dhabi St. George
Cathedral. A loving kind, admiring and God fearing personality, He is a
living orthodox church encyclopedia

After taking Masters in Public Administration, worked for Kerala State
Electricity Board for two years and later reached Abu Dhabi. Served
the UAE
Armed Forces for 29 years. Is one of the founder members of St. George
Orthodox Cathedral, He is the first secretary of the Orthodox Youth
Movement
unit in UAE. has served as the member of the Managing Committee,
Secretary,
Trustee, Auditor, Teacher of Sunday School at different periods. Has
served
as the General Convener of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations Committee.
Serving the Altar for more than half a century. Presently working as a
free
lance journalist, Editor of Orthodox Herald and Voice of Orthodoxy
(both web
publications) Writes regularly articles in ICON and the contemporary
periodicals in addition to weekly devotional thoughts in SGOS and SOCM.

We, the younger generation who came to Gulf in the recent past are able to
understand the early stages of Abu Dhabi and our Cathedral history from
Jose uncle. We always get amazed about his memory power. He can say the
date and time of each and every important milestone of our church viz.
date
of permission from Abu Dhabi Govt., laying of church foundation stone etc.
at any time. I think he is working more than 15 hrs per day in
internet for
the online publications related to our church. We can see him online even
very late at night. When I am preparing this article, he is online. We Abu
Dhabians will have a great gap due to his transfer of residence. He is a
good teacher. If we have any doubt regarding our faith, even any word from
Malayalam to English , just call or Mail him, he will reply immediately .
Most of the publication from Abu Dhabi church was through Jose uncle.
We are
not satisfied if he didn't see the proof before publishing anything here.

Jose uncle's Publications

A Commentary of Holy Qurbana - A meditative study of the Holy Eucharist
Lost Sheep and the Shepherd - Meditative studies
H.G. Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios - Biography
H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma - Biography
Mathews II and Parishes in UAE - History
Puthencavu Kochu Thirumeni - Biography
In search of the foot prints of the Savior
Of the world - A
travelogue in Malayalam.

Translations from Malayalam to English

Honey Verses (Sayings of St. Gregorios of Parumala)
St. George (Extracts from the book, History of the Martyrs)
Nazareth God's vine yard - History of Nazareth Convent, Kadampanad
In the Sacrificial paths of God's mercies - Biography of V.Rev. K.I.
Philip
Ramban
H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Augen I, Catholicos - Biography
Saga of a Sage - Biography of V. Rev. Mylapra Mathews Ramban
St. Gregorios of Parumala - Biography
H.G. Philipose Mar Theophilus - Biography

We wish him all success in all his future endeavourers and do pray God
Almighty to grant uncle and aunty good health and long life. May God
enable
Jose Uncle to continue his writings and guiding the younger generation
through Orthodox faith

By

Reji Mathew Meenadom
Abu Dhabi

In the recent byelections to civic bodies BJP came to second place in
Thiruvalla constituency .Minister Mathew T.Thomas's party was pushed
to third place.

George T.

Kuwait

Patriarch, Das Kapital, Politics, Oriental Orthodoxy etc.



Some expect the Patriarch of Antioch to change is attitude after
reading Das Kapital from the communists in Kerala.



This reminds me of a story I heard about fake currency notes in India
a while ago.



A person printed fake Indian currency note worth Rs.15/- each. He took
it to a shop and bought cigarettes worth Rs.5/- and gave the shop
keeper one Rs.15/- note. The shop keeper was surprised but accepted
the same. Later he returned the balance by way of two notes worth
Rs.7/- and Rs.3/- totaling to Rs.10/- I leave it to the readers to
interpret the rest of the story.



If you have to live according to simple Christian principle you don't
have to read Das Kapital or the Oriental Orthodox faith. The Holy
Bible in itself is more than enough.  This is not to denounce my faith
in Oriental Orthodoxy.



Even though Karl Marx lived most of his life in poverty the present
day communists are bourgeoisie. As such in what way will it matter in
a bourgeoisie presenting a book to another bourgeoisie?



Jesus says in St. Matthew 15:14, Leave them; they are blind guides. If
a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit."



The Indian Orthodox church had has and will have people who believe in
communism than any other churches in Kerala.  The various social
welfare programs the church has undertaken is the best example.
However they have never been affiliated to any communist party.



Puthencruz society does not have any grudge against UDF. They have
more people belonging to their 'faith' in UDF. They just pretend they
are against UDF and for name sake they have the Alwaye lathi charge to
highlight to express their anguish. Has anybody bothered to find out
the reason for the lathi charge?



The Puthupally Patriarchal Centre, entry into Thrikkunathu seminary
are only a very few favors the Society got during the tenure of UDF.
There are many more which are not known to the public.  To get their
work done they will be goody goody with the ruling front.  This will
change around like HG JGregorios said, "we would like to be always
with the ruling front".  With the recent visit of HH the coffers are
full and they can put an end to many an investigations and also start
'piece machines' which has already started in Thrissur,  Kandanadu &
Angamally dioceses to begin with.  One can imagine if the police/CBI
investigations against the atrocities of KEFA are brought to light,
this society will cease to exist. But this is where we call "God's own
country", because God is always benevolent and ready to forgive' so
the real culprits will never be caught.   The minister they praise the
most is the Home Minister who is notorious to cover up many a criminal
activities and as he controls the police investigation they will keep
him always pleased with his requirements. Those who does not please
him will suffer.



May be the Peshitha version of St. Luke 16:9 " I tell you, use worldly
wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you
will be welcomed into eternal dwellings." must be interpreted
according to the convenience of the society members.



If Sister Abhaya's case is still under CBI investigation, one can
imagine what will be the fate of Malankara Varghese's case.



Philip Ayyamplackal, Auckland

I have read the posting about the fractional fight, the Patriarchal
visit and the protest program of our Church. I am wondering about all
those activities are staging in the name of a Patriarchies in
Antioch.  Why should we brothers need to fight for the namesake of
the Syrian person?

When I am hearing the fractional fight and the advises for peace I am
really feeling to laugh.  I know I am not the only one who feels it.
But the Majority of our members who knows the real fact will laugh

This fractional fight starts with the political opportunism of few
people who are fascinated by the titles and that sugar coated with
some other spiritual stories. Fortunately or unfortunately I know
some of the real fact of that.  No one can make a re-unification of
this fractions in our Church and not only that but I also feels many
groups are forming in our Church same as the old Karunakaran group
and Antony group in Congress party and Achuthanandan group and
Pinarayee group in Marxist party.

If the Puthan Kurishu fraction and MOSC sit on a round table for a re-
conciliation talk; will Patriarchis, St. Thomas or St. Peter be a
subject of discussion?  NEVER.   But the subject will be about who
can get the Titles of the spiritual fathers and who can get the post
of the Almaya leaders.  That only will be the subject and with out
making a compromise on that subject no one can bring a re-
conciliation agreement and that is not going to be possible and that
is why the people who knows the reality saying that a re-union with
puthan kurishu party is not at all possible.  Then why should we need
to play the games and these mimics' parades? Those only a waste of
time and waste of money.

The Patriarchies want His supremacy, Many want to become the
Catholicos in India, and many want to be the Sabha trustee and
secretary of the Church.  More over to this all the clergies those
are not married want to be the Bishops except very few.  So instead
of playing the part of a drama it will be better to get rid of the
Puthan kurishu and put an end to this mockery games.  Then we need to
see only the dramas of our inside people and that is also
not "sahikable".  We the laymen have no choice except to
shout "Keejay" to all these un orthodox and un-Christian activities.
These activities may inspirit the people to think the AK-47 story and
the journey of the Bishops in the aircraft over Atlantic river are
having some sense. Up to an extend we cannot blame anyone if they
think so.

The offerings that the faithful people depositing in the boxes are
spending for court cases and some others and that is the only result
of all these. If the leader Thomas I of puthan Kurishu playing
Gundayism then take the money from our box and play an anti gundayism
and put an end to that.  It may be more practical because the Govt.
is also not recognizing the court order. Instead of sinning the whole
time of a generation it will be better to put an end in a short time.

Now the Thrikunnathu seminary game is coming and the Marxist party
already planned to shake hand with puthan Kurishu leaders.  They
entered the cemetery in last two years illegally with the support of
the Government that they purchased by money and propaganda. We can
see the game of puthan Kurishu in this year too.

Charly V. Padanilam, Houston, TX




--- In MORM@..., Mgk Mgk <mgkkly@...> wrote:
>
> Friends,
>  
> Record this in ur mind. Both Kakshi's will split. That's our
history. There is no future for Orthodox Church in India.
>  
> Bava Kakhi will split with the death of the present Patriarch. Next
Patriarch wont be this innocent to accept the claims of Baselius
Thomas 1st. Further, also this group dont have any legal support on
churches built in India before 2002. They will loose grip with the
execution proceedings.
>  
> Metran Kakshi will split if it changes the basic structure of the
1934 constitution on the rights of Patriarch in this church. At
present, the constitution undoubtly say Patriarch is the hierarchial
head of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (subject to
autonomous rights of Catholicos). Note that, Supreme Court has
accepted this constitution.
>  
> Both are connected with the Patriarch. Unity is the only solution. 
If any future is there for us and for our church, the church  has
to unite under One Patriarch and One Catholicos. Do or die.
>  
> Mgk
>  
>

1. A Spiritual Springtime for American Orthodoxy

http://www.theorthodoxchurch.info/blogs/articles/2008/11/spiritual-springtime-fo\
r-american.html


2. St John the Almsgiver

http://www.theorthodoxchurch.info/blogs/articles/2008/11/st-john-almsgiver.html


3. 'The zeal for thy House has Consumed Me-

By
Prof E S John, Australia

http://www.theorthodoxchurch.info/blogs/articles/2008/11/zeal-for-thy-house-has-\
consumed-me.html

George
Allapuzha

Spiritual Foundation

Grounded in both this world and the spiritual world, the power of tabernacle
and temple, church and chapel are strong spiritual foundations in this
world.

On this Foundation Sunday, this homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed
by the Malankara/Syrian readings for this beginning of the lectionary year.
Father focuses on the encounter of God in the temple in the prophecy of
Isaiah Chapter 6, the references to the tabernacle in Exodus chapter 33 and
chapter 40 as well as the Liturgical Gospel of Matthew (chapter 16).

This sermon given on Sunday November 2, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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LISTEN ONLINE HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/11/spiritual-foundation.html


Last week's sermon:

+++ God Does Forever New: A Paradox of Wealth and History
The period between the Festival of the Cross and the prelude to Holy
Nativity of Christ - the Incarnation - is a time particularly suited for
contemplating the paradoxes of following the Way of Christ. Homiletic
sermon, using the scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian readings for
this Sunday after the Festival of the Cross: Luke chapter 18:18-27 and end
of 1 Corinthians chapter 5 wit a reference to Isaiah 43. This sermon given
on Sunday October 26, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration
Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
LISTEN ONLINE HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/10/god-does-forever-new.html


Other recent sermons:

+++ Reasonable Paradox
Homiletic sermon, using the scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian
readings for this Sunday after the Festival of the Cross: Luke chapter 16
and 1 Corinthians chapter 1 ~ given on Sunday October 12, 2008 by Fr John
Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison,
Wisconsin.
LISTEN ONLINE HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/10/reasonable-paradox.html


+++ Paradox: From the Cross to Incarnation
Homiletic sermon, using the scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian
readings for this Sunday after the Festival of the Cross: Liturgy - Mark
2:23-28; Acts 7:2-5; Romans 8:1-11; Other services - Matthew 5:13-16;
Matthew 18:23-25; Isaiah 54:1-8; Genesis 42:18-22 ~ given on Sunday October
5, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission
Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
LISTEN ONLINE HERE:
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/10/paradox-from-cross-to-incarnation.htm
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Old Historical Documents about Thrikkunnathu Seminary.

Kadavil Paulose Mar Athanasius' Biography by Dr. M. Kurian Thomas & Joice
Thottackad.
Official Publication of MOSC.


Pl. Visit

http://www.malankaraorthodox.tv/Kadavil/Kadavil%20Biography.pdf
http://www.malankaraorthodox.tv/stgregorios/book release.mp3
Joice Thottackad
Kottayam, Kerala



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