Very many thanks to the several in U.S.A. and other parts of the world like Canada, Persian Gulf, etc., in evaluating, grading, and applauding the ESSAYS...
HERE IS A SAMPLE EVALUATION FOR INFORMATION. THIS IS THE WAY I EXPECT TO RECEIVE THE GRADING AND COMMENTS. ALL EVALUATORS ARE RECOMMENDED TO FOLLOW THIS...
From the Desk of Moderators: As informed in yesterday's digest, we are dedicating this digest exclusively for the Essay Competition by the American Diocese...
In our church we are reading kalpanas from bishops with great respect, while a deacon stying nearby with a lighted candle . This means that we are taking...
Bible Study Series - 7 THE BOOK OF JUDGES ============================================ By Joseph Kappil The book of Judges is the history of Israel during...
This is in response to another query by Sunil Kurien in an earlier post. He asked three questions, to clarify his faith & avoid any tainting. 1. The prayer, "...
Gospel Reading: St. John 6: 35-46 Dear brethren, Our Church Fathers have classified the period, from the Pentecost till the feast of the Holy cross (Sleeba...
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! "...the reason for the coming of the New Adam, Jesus Christ, can be said to be our liberation from seeking and loving only...
How Churches are Divided? We Christians divide churches into many different groups, sects or parties. The divisions in Churches is so similar to Government...
Hi All, While many of us wrote about genuine reasons like family and the teachings of the church as to why the Orthodox church in Banglore did not conduct the...
Any thoughts on aspired (or expected) reformation can be substantiated with valid arguments which can be correct. However, the aspired reforms would become a...
This discussion includes nuns also. I have a video on "Church of Anthioc", showing liturgies, interviews with Anthiocian Syrian Orthodox Patriarch and...
... Thank you Achen. Can I assume that a Patriarch is also not consecrated, but elevated or crowned? For example, when Patriarch H.H. Shenouda elevated Abune...
Don't idolise nature - Church report tells supporters of organic farming London (ENI). Supporters of organic farming, who see it as the environmentally...
Dr. P.C Alexander, Maharashtra Governor for President ? ======================================================== By Joseph Kappil, New York Dear friends, ...
Tallahassee Family Conference On June 1st and 2nd, 2002, members of the St. Gregorios Church of Tampa, Florida, the St. Thomas Church of Atlanta, Georgia, and...
Sub: Reg. Unfair airfare hikes in Gulf Region - Follow up. Ref. May 15, Msg.9 Reg. An issue brought by George Abraham, Abhu-Dhabi Dear friends, I would like to...
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Dear all. Thanks to all for having given valuable response in regard to what my friend should do as he is not being allowed to get married in Orthodox Church....
Can someone explain the differences in the lectionaries ? Do all of the Malankara Orthodox churches use the same lectionary and readings every Sunday ? I have...
"The proclamation of the good news of the kingdom is but one aspect, though an extremely important aspect of the total task of manifesting the life of God in...
Some helpful guidelines from the "The Special Commission on Orthodox Participation in the World Council of Churches, part 3 - How should we pray together in...
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! My beloved Spiritual Words family, It's this time of the year again where I get to wish all of you a Happy Easter. I wish...
http://www.hirr.hartsem.edu/research/quick_question17.html This web page has the best information available on numbers in the various jurisdictions in America....
RESPECTED THIRUMENI'S, ACCHANS, DEACONS & MY DEAR BELIEVERS IN CHRIST. ONE OF MY FRIEND A ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHRISTIAN LIVING IN BANGLORE HAS DONE COURT MARRIAGE...
I have a few friends going to London, England in May and was wondering where our church in London is. They will be staying at the Royal Eagle Hotel, which is...
Dear forum members This is to inform you of the sudden demise of my niece Ms.Sindhu, w/o.Benz Mammen,Thoompunkal,Mavelikkara and D/O. Mrs.Lillykutty Thampy &...
I have some questions on changing of the orthodox traditions at church level. Is it acceptable in our church for an Achen to make changes in the established...
The IOIF Digest number 422 was significant in that it had a number of interesting issues showing different points of view. This makes this forum so valuable....
