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From the Desert Fathers.

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"Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may
be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."  James
5:16

Dear moderators,

It can be of interest for the members of the group to know that some
editions of the works of Mor Filoxenos are freely accessible:

The Discourses of Philoxenus Bishop of Mabbôgh A.D. 485-519. 1, The Syriac
Text; 2, English Translations / E. A. Wallis Budge.- London: Asher, 1893 is in
the Syriac Studies Reference Library: http://www.lib.byu.edu/dlib/cua/

The Treatise "One Person of the Holy Trinity became incarnate and suffered for
us" can be downloaded, together with other texts in Greek, Armenian, Ethiopic
here:
http://www.archive.org/details/patrologiaorient15pariuoft

Shlomo wtovo

--
Claude Detienne
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Dear Father Dale A. Johnson (Barhanna)

How are you doing? Hope you are doing very well ,thanks to the
Almighty God I am too. Dear Father! first of all I would like to
extend my cordial thanks for your reply.

Second,I have another question. Sorry ,I am troubling you. I am doing
a research on the historical development of Eucharistic Liturgy in
Ethiopia and the meaning of its symbolical rituals. For this ,I have
to study the Oriental Orthodox Churches' Divine Liturgies and their
development. This helps me to understand the relation of Ethiopic
Divine Liturgies with that of Oriental Churches. I tried to browse
various sites to obtain the life history of St .Phioloxenus of
Mabbug .Would you please send it?  If you have other useful materials
related with my work. Please ,try to help me. Many thanks for your
kind cooperation.

May God be with all of us.

Deacon Solomon
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia

--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Rev. Dale A. Johnson wrote:
>
> Dear Solomon,
>
> Mabug is the ancient city of Hieropolis (Pamukkale) in Southwest
> Turkey. Hierapolis, whose name means "sacred city," was believed by
> the ancients to have been founded by the god Apollo. It was famed
for
> its sacred hot springs, whose vapors were associated with Pluto,
god
> of the underworld. The city also had a significant Jewish community
> and was mentioned by Paul in his Letter to Colossians.

Dear brother Claude Guérillot

I lack words to express my gratitude for your kindness. But I am
ignorant of French. If you have ready made document in English, try
to send a paragraph about the life history of St. Phioloxenus of
Mabbug. Other wise, don't worry. I will try look for other sources.
If it is possible ,please! try to help me in answering other
questions which I am going to post in coming days. Once again, I am
grateful that you tried to help me.

May Our Lord Jesus Christ ,the Son of  God bless all of us.

Your brother in Christ
Deacon Solomon
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia

--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Claude Guérillot wrote:
>
> Dear brother in Christ,
>
> I have written a book on Syriac spirituality. Of course, I have
many things about Philoxenus. But my work is in french. If you read
french, I will send you the part you neef in pdf format.
>
> Friendly yours,
> Claude Guérillot
>

Dear Rev. Dr. Mani Rajan

I have no words to express my deepest pleasure. I am almost
speechless, what you sent me is more than enough. I can not say any
thing except" May the Almighty God multiply His Endless Grace upon
you! May God fulfill all of your wishes except sin" I am proud of
your unreserved cooperation.
Keep in touch
Deacon Solomon
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia

Dr. Geevearghese Mar Osthathios: An Exclusive Interview by K. C. Varghese
(Desabhimani Weekly, Aug. 3)

Please visit

http://www.malankaraorthodox.tv

Joice Thottackad
Kottayam, Kerala

Dear moderators

There is nothing ever exempted from Criticism in this world. Criticism is always
a success when its intedend with right sense..! Recently the Jacobite Syrian
Church went udner Fire by some of the Bishop Candidates of IOC. A Ramban joked
on this what Roman Catholics of the west on their ignorance twisted in 17's or
18's..!

Anyone who contact with new generation priests in Roman Catholic Church would
say that thier Church is the only true church in the world.! Even during last
Visit of Pope to Australia they had the 'Way of Cross' on World Youth Day..! It
means that they dont know when this has to be commemorated and thier yougsters
were in the Pub onthe previous day drinking beers and when a TV reporter
contacted about this, the young team of girls and boys responded in a funny
manner. For them whether its 'spiritual' or'sports', without 'SPIRIT', there
is no Spirit'!

These ignorance has had in their forefathers who bluntly blammed the Syrians who
followed the true principle of Jacob and with thier ignorance and pride, the RC
called him and his followers as Jacobites!But a true study on this even by the
Theologists in Europe has put back different conclusion and thats what prompted
Pope John Paul to come with an Open Pardoning Ceremony!

When a Ramban from IOC in Kottayam came with some 'Conclusions' it looks like
so.When he criticised the term and been using that name Jacobite)which he firmly
concluded was a teasing or nick name, he open up his ignorance same as those who
without any spirit.!

After a while, off late, an Old man from Thrikkariyoor claims differently
allowing no one else to use that name. When Ramban jokes at this name, the
Thrikkariyoor man claims this name for Patent...!

So is this name 'Jacobite' a passion for them...?!!And to add little more, the
Big Wigs of Kottayam (Who pride themselves as Genius budhists)!) is still no way
to accept the Indian part of Universal Syrian Church as a Church.they call
Putherncruz society..! The IOC is based in India which has to be adhered to
Indian Law, This Church Jacobite church-Indian wing of U.S.O. Church) is also
adhered to Indian Law and been accepted by others in the society.! But IOC
cannot admit that..!

Poor IOC's...! You have to accept this truth...! Your forefathers from
Vattesseril did the wrong thing which you have to repent one day..!when the time
for that comes, HISTORY or TIME will tell the story to new generation.

Hope it has some clear intention to protect our faith.
Prayers and Regards,
Eldose
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Dear Members,

We would like to give a chance to all our members to participate in
the broadcasting of 'Radio Malankara'.

We are intending to broadcast the complete Bible in Malayalam, now starting with
"PSALMS" chapter by chapter, through the 'Radio Malankara'.  We invite all the
members, who are interested to participate in this broadcasting, to submit us
ONE Chapter of any of the PSALMS, which you may read clearly in Malayalam and
recorded in an MP3 format, so that the audition test can be done on your voice
and finally select the members who all will be reading the Bible and participate
in this broadcasting.  For the audition test reading, now you may use either
"Vishudha Grantham' or 'Satya Veda Pusthakam', which is available with you now,
but the finally selected people will be reading the Bible chapters from
"Vishudha Grantham" only.

Please send us your recording to info@... at the earliest.

We hope this offer from us will be utilised by all our members, for the ultimate
glory of our God Almighty.

In HIS Love,

SOCM Forum Moderators

Listen to: http://www.radiomalankara.org

Radio Malankara is broadcasting "St. Mary & St. George Devotional
Songs" as test broadcasting today. Test broadcast will start at 11:30
AM (IST) on 02 August 2008.

Please tune in http://www.radiomalankara.org/

We request the members to sent more of such songs (mp3 format ) which
do not have any copyright restrictions to info@...

We will upload it in our broadcast list.

Let the whole world listen and be blessed !!!

If God is love, he who has love has God within himself. If love is absent,
nothing is of the least profit to us (1 Cor. 13:3); and unless we love others we
cannot say that we love God. “No man has ever seen God. If we love one another,
God dwells in us, and His love is perfected in us” (1 John 4:12). From this it
is clear that love is the most comprehensive and the highest of all divine
blessings spoken of in the Holy Scriptures. And there is no for of virtue
through which man may become akin to God and united with Him that is not
dependent upon
love and encompassed by it; for love unites and protects the virtues in an
indescribable manner.

Theodorus the Great Ascetic – A Century of Spiritual Texts.

Official website of Manjinikkara Mor Ignatius Dayara Cathedral
officially launched on 31 July 2008 at Dayara by H.E Geevarghese Mor
Deevannasios, Abbot of Manjinikkara Dayro  & Simhasana Metropolitan of
Mor Ignathios Dayara Manjanikkara, Mor Elias Dayara Pampady & Simhasana
Churches of Kottayam & Environs.

URL: http://www.manjinikkaradayara.org

SOCM News Bureau - Manjinikkara

Dear All

2008, August 01-15 edition of Malayalam fortnightly, VISWASASAMRAKSHAKAN, net
edition is now available online.

URL:http://viswasasamrakshakan.org/aug01_08.pdf

In the intercession of St. Athanasius Paulose (Valiya Thirumeni).

Editorial Board
VISWASASAMRAKSHAKAN

Radio Malankara is broadcasting "Holy Qurbono Songs" as test
broadcasting today. Test broadcast will start at 9:30 AM (IST) on 03
August 2008.

Please tune in http://www.radiomalankara.org/

Let the whole world listen and be blessed !!!

Dear All,

This is just to share the happy news.

Rev Fr. Ullas Varkey, Metropolitan Designate, Diocese of Kozhikode
has been honoured on the Annual Gathering of St.Thomas Ecumenical
Association held in Melbourne, Australia.

Preiests & members from other major Episcopal churches participated in
the ceremony.

Praise the Lord,
regards,
Eldose
# 4090

Radio Malankara - You can participate in broadcasting!!!

Dear Members,

We would like to give a chance to all our members to participate in
the broadcasting of 'Radio Malankara'.

We are intending to broadcast the complete Bible in Malayalam, now starting with
"PSALMS" chapter by chapter, through the 'Radio Malankara'. We invite all the
members, who are interested to participate in this broadcasting, to submit us
ONE Chapter of any of the PSALMS, which you may read clearly in Malayalam and
recorded in an MP3 format, so that the audition test can be done on your voice
and finally select the members who all will be reading the Bible and participate
in this broadcasting. For the audition test reading, now you may use either
"Vishudha Grantham' or 'Satya Veda Pusthakam', which is available with you now,
but the finally selected people will be reading the Bible chapters from
"Vishudha Grantham" only.

Please send us your recording to info@... at the earliest.

We hope this offer from us will be utilised by all our members, for
the ultimate glory of our God Almighty.

In HIS Love,

SOCM Forum Moderators

Listen to: http://www.radiomalankara.org

Reading: From the Gospel according to St. John 17: 13-26

Dear and Respected Brethren,

In the first sentence of today's reading we hear our Lord's earnest wish and
desire that His joy fulfilled in His children. What is Lord's Joy? He wants all
his creation united to our Father in heaven. When we all could re-establish a
permanent and eternal relationship with God Almighty, we also could enjoy the
joy of our Lord. In verse 14 we read, "I have given them thy word, and the world
has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the
world". When we come across this verse, we must examine ourselves, whether we
are free from the closeness and friendship of the world and we are living away
from the attractions of the world. Are we not under the bondage of the worldly
attractions and pleasures of our choice? Can we claim that we are not of this
world and we are perfectly like Lord Jesus?  St. Paul asks in his first epistle
to Corinthians (I Cori: 1:30) "But of him are you in Jesus Christ, who of God is
made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification and redemption" Again
St. Paul exhorts us in I Thessalonians 4:7, "For God has called us into
uncleanness, but unto holiness". In Hebrews 10:10 we read, "By the which we are
sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all". The
above verses reminds us to keep up the sanctification of our body, mind and
spirit until eternity and to grow spiritually to the perfection by the
acceptance of the body and blood of our savior whenever we could, with true
repentance and holiness.

Our Lord is sure and certain that we need protection from the evil when we are
living in the world. So He intercedes to God the Father for our protection.
While we are engaged in the selfish desires and the evil deeds, we cannot escape
by blaming the evil powers. If we want freedom for ever from the evil powers, we
must long for it and must put an end to the friendship with the evil and selfish
desires. In Galatians 1:4 we find an assurance: "Who gave himself for our sins,
that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of
God and our Father." We should not forget the truth that our Lord is trustworthy
in freeing us from the bondage of evil and hence we are supposed to seek God's
mercy and compassion for the purpose. In 2 Thessalonians 3:3 we read, "But the
Lord is faithful, who shall save you and keep you from evil".

In verse 17 we hear the prayer of our Lord and Savior. "Sanctify them
through thy truth: thy word is truth." Here we are supposed to concentrate on
three significant words, a) Sanctify, b) Truth c) Word. We all know what
sanctification is. When God dwells in us after making our body and mind clean,
it is the real sanctification. For the act of sanctification, God needs our
participation also. Sanctification cannot be achieved by God's mercy and
compassion also, without the co-operation of the faithful. We all are supposed
to wait for God's action with true repentance and eagerness to achieve the
blessing. Our Lord establishes that He is the truth. The words or promises of
our Lord are not imaginary; they are real, genuine and unquestionable. Our Lord
Jesus is the word of God, which has incarnated in St. Mary for the salvation of
the entire universe and entire mankind. We know all these truths or we pretend
that we know all these facts. Let us think how they have influenced our lives.
Can we say that these truths have affected our lives? Do we give any importance
for the truth or the word of God in our practical lives? Let us think again and
again.

In verse 20 we find a prayer of our Lord for all those who might turn to the
Savior of mankind, due to the words of the faithful on the world. Let us think
whether we were able to attract a single person to Lord Jesus, through our word
or deed or even though our perfect Christian life? Are we not supposed to care
and attract the hundreds of innocent around us, who are ignorant of the word of
God, which is the truth?

In verse 22, we listen "And the glory which thou gave me I have given them; that
they may be one even as we are one". Are we not supposed to have mutual respect
and recognition? If one would honor another as the child of God, who lives in
God and remains in the love of God, will there be any sort of tensions, quarrels
or differences of opinions? Being Christians we often forget the truth that we
all are in God and with God. When we would realize the fact, there won't be any
sort of deed or word, which might spoil the peace of all. Our Lord sincerely
longs to have us all together with Him. Kindly read and meditate verse 24. Are
we really interested to be with Him? Mr. X might be happy to be with God, but
might be hating the presence of Mr.
Y. But God wants Mr. X and Mr. Y and Mr. Z together with Him. Let us pray for
the will of God. "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven". When we recite
the Lord's Prayer every now and then, let us try to realize the full meaning of
the prayer.

May God bless us all
Jose Kurian Puliyeril.

"A holy man who had seen someone in the act of committing a sin wept bitterly
and said, 'He today, and I tomorrow. In truth, even if someone commits sin in
your presence, do not judge him, but consider yourself a worse sinner than he.'"

From the Desert Fathers.

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"Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be
kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving
preference to one another."  Romans 12:9-10

Hats off to Divanasious Thirumeni & SOCMNet.org

The Official web site of Manjinikkara Dayara, is professional design
and informative too. Please keep update the site.

SOCM-Forum, Shroro, Dukhrono, Prayer Cell and now Radio Malankara all are very
mush far-fetched efforts of the moderators of this forum. May the almighty bless
them and their family abundantly!

Our church have too many good web sites available online, unfortunately very few
only is the official site. Even most of the official web sites are not updating
regularly. We must appreciate the efforts of the laymen of the church for
keeping the name of our holy church in this modern communication media. I am
sure the Holy Synod acknowledges the efforts of these laymen and thus reflected
in honoring the chief moderator of this forum by decorating him with the
chevalier title for his and his team's praiseworthy efforts.

I think this is the high time Holy Synod must think about assigning a
metropolitan fully for the electronic media communications based in the H.Q.
Under the leadership of this metropolitan, church should bring all the laymen
who spend their time and money to one umbrella
and run an effective and authentic presence in this modern communication media.
This will help a lot to the present generation and coming generations.

We have many seminarians, why can't train few of them for this purpose. Give
them proper training in the English/Syriac/Malayalam languages and in the
internet activates. Conducting liturgical service alone is not the ministry
which they area called. In RC church there is 20th century saint who known as
Saint and Prophet of mass communication.

There is a saying in Malayalam, "Othupidichal Malaum Porum". Tap the
available resource and utilize it properly, this should be the vision
of the Church in this area.

In Christ
Aji Thomas David
4088

--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, SOCM News Bureau wrote:
>
> Official website of Manjinikkara Mor Ignatius Dayara Cathedral

 
Dear all,
 
In this edition (Aug 1/08) of viswasasamrakshakan, in the series answering
doubts relating to faith and tradition of the church, one of the question is in
relation to the usage of salutation Mor by the Metropolitans themselves, with
their names. Being one of the forum members who shared my thoughts on this
subject earlier in this forum I wish to share my mind after reading the reply in
viswasasamrakshakan, on this subject and on initiating these types of
discussions to clear doubts on matters relating to church, traditions and faith.
 
Earlier when I raised this issue in SOCM forum
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCM-FORUM/message/12151) there were two relevant
postings from Mr. Abraham Kurian and Dr. George K John. Though I was not in
complete agreement to ideas put forward in both the messages and could I have
tried to answer those postings pointing to some other letters, usage etc. within
our own church, I preferred to withdraw from that topic because it seemed none
of the forum members have a clear idea on the topic and none of the leaders of
the church seemed interested in clearing the position.
 
Now I don¢t want to comment any thing about the reply given in
viswasasamrakshakan but only thing I wish to submit with every due respect is
that I don¢t understand anything regarding the usage of Mor from that reply,
whether it is proper to use it by oneself with his own name or not proper to use
it but the only feel I got is don¢t raise a doubt on any of the practices either
in the church or of the leaders. When I wished to clear my doubt on it earlier,
my intention was not to question the practices in the church or of the leaders
but to have a clear idea on the usage/topic. But I am really sad that even after
a reply by one of the learned leaders of the church the topic remain unclear.
And even sadder that I couldn¢t understand what is meant by the last sentence of
that reply in viswasasamrakshakan.
 
I request every one related to the discussion to forgive me if any of my words
hurt anyone, which was nowhere there in my intention.
 
Regards,
 
Alex Thomas
# 971

If IOC can make this great Thirumeni (H.G. Dr. Georges Mar Osthathios) as
Catholicos of IOC and support for all his good works, all the problems of both
the churches will be solved.  

Elias Abraham
3283

Grace, Mercy and Peace of our Lord Jesus be with you and your loved ones!

"Lord, heal me and I will be completely well; rescue me and I will be perfectly
safe. You are the one I praise!" Jeremiah 17:14

Assuring you our prayers
Vachanam Team

"One of the Fathers related that there was an anchorite in the desert of
Nicopolis whom a devout layman used to serve. There was also in the city a rich
and godless man. Now it came to pass that the latter died and the whole city
made a procession for him, including the bishop, with lights and incense. The
anchorite's servant, according to his custom, went to take bread to the
anchorite, and he found he had been eaten by a hyena. He fell face downwards on
the ground, saying, 'Lord, I shall not rise till you explained the meaning of
all this to me. That godless man received great pomp, and the monk who served
you night and day has died like this.' Then an angel of the Lord came to say to
him, 'That godless man did a little good, and he has found his reward here below
so as not to receive any remission above; but this anchorite, although he was
adorned with all the virtues, yet had some faults as a man. He has paid for them
here below so as to be found pure before God.' Satisfied, the servant went away,
giving glory to God for his judgments, for they are true."

From the Desert Fathers.

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"Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without
walls."  Proverbs 25:28

You all are cordially invited to Theeram fest 2008.

Please visit the link below for the details.
http://icsctheeram.org/Documents/THEERAM%20FINAL%20PROGRAM%20NOTICE.pdf

Please pray and be part of us.

Moolelachen

http://icsctheeram.org

Dear All,

Few of our members were commenting on this subject. I think it is an
unwanted discussion few among us drag this forum. We are not believing in any of
the IOC propagated dogmas. Then why we should worry about their internal
matters. It's their problem, let them consecrate hundreds into bishoprics, let
their Catholicos assume any titles. Did it make any difference to our FAITH
matters. We are not IOC, we are different. One after another their tall claims
are proving unworthy in the eyes of Christian world. Some of them preach
universal love, beautiful sermons, but immediately after that their sermon will
be how to prevent some other faithful from practicing their faith matters, open
revolt against the Head of the Church. All these are now boomeranged, and the
basic question of obeying the higher authorities are now slowly vanishing from
them.

My earnest prayer to our members is not to be like the IOCians. They say
something, and do something. Our Lord taught us to see even the soil in our feet
should be left with, before we proceed further, if we do not find an acceptance
in a house, town or nation. Let us not venture with IOC principles.

With prayers,
CJ Varughese
Mem. ID 1012

Mor Ignatius Dayara Manjnikkara website

All faithful of Jacobite Syrian Church should appreciate Services of SOCM forum
and its moderators.

Make this pilgrim centre like the one Parumala Mor Gregorious centre built by
Indian Orthodox Church. Look at the new Church and pilgrim centre buildings etc.
constructed by IOC in Parumala. Why can't we Jacobite Syrian Christians make
contributions to construct buildings/facilities in Manjnikkara?

George Chacko
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Grace, Mercy and Peace of our Lord Jesus be with you and your loved ones!

"But now that you know God—or, I should say, now that God knows you—how is it
that you want to turn back to those weak and pitiful ruling spirits? Why do you
want to become their slaves all over again?" Galatians 4:9

Assuring you our prayers
Vachanam Team

Matrimonial Digest / 0134-2008

Dear Members,

We do not take or assume any responsibility for the particulars
given by the advertiser. Concerned parties are encouraged to
verify the particulars. As per the request of some advertisers we
withheld the contact details and will forward any reply to the
advertiser for further personal contact. Further correspondence to be
done with the E-Mail address / Phone Number given against each
advertisement. Please note, no space needed after or before '@'sign
in the given E-Mail ID.

Please read the successful stories of the matrimonial advertisement
in the SOCM forum at
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCM-FORUM/message/4384
For the full list of the matrimonial advertisement, please
visit:http://www.socmnet.org/Matrimonial.htm
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SEEKING BRIDEGROOM
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Matrimonial; Code # 127/08
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July 28, 2008

Jacobite parents from Kottayam invites proposal for their daughter,
fair, 27yrs, 5'2", Rehabilitation Professional working in a Hospitalon
H1B Visa  at Chicago, Illinois. We are seeking suitable alliance from
a Jacobite / Orthodox, God-fearing professionally qualified and well
placed boy in USA with good Christian family background. If
interested, respond with full details and photograph to:
pjohntharakan@... Or Call 347-621-5186 , 04812560139.

Matrimonial; Code # 125/08
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July 20, 2008

Syrian Orthodox parents seeking a groom for our daughter. She is 23
years old. She is 5'5, slim, and attractive. She was born and raised
in the United States. She comes from a religious Syrian Orthodox
family. She has her Masters Degree in Social Work, and is working at
a hospital presently. If you are interested in additional
information,
please feel free to contact us with details and a photo. Email:
anjali79@...

Matrimonial; Code # 124/08
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July 07, 2008

Jacobite parents from Canada invite proposals for their daughter,
fair ,31yrs,5' 5",chemical engineer born and brought up in Canada.
Seeking alliance from christian denominations.If interested, respond
with bio-data and the picture of the boy to e-mail
thomekurian@...

Matrimonial; Code # 121/08
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June 25, 2008

Proposals are invited for a Jacobite girl from  kottayam 25/165Cm,
Completed BSc Nursing/CGFNS/NCLEX, currently working at Abudhabi.
Seeking alliance from parents of Jacobite/Catholic boys. Contact:
+91 9901333447 or  0481 2351279

Matrimonial; Code # 118/08
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June 24, 2008

Proposals are invited for a Syrian Christian C.S.I girl, 40 years,
162 cm. The girl is legally divorced and is working as paramedical
staff at a reputed private institution. Decently employed / self
employed Syrian Christian men with or without children may please
contact, the following mobile number: 00 91 9447355382

Matrimonial; Code # 117/08
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June 02, 2008

Jacobite parents from Kottayam  invite proposals for their younger
daughter, fair,23 yrs, 161 cm, Software Engineer working in a US
based MNC in Trivandrum, Technopark. Seeking alliance from a God-
fearing, good looking,wellplaced  Engineers, Engineers with MBA,
Management Professionals from a good Jacobite / Orthodox / Marthoma
family with good Christian family background. If interested, respond
with detailed bio-data and thepicture of the boy to
email:thampy_john_2007@..."

Matrimonial; Code # 114/08
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May 04, 2008

NRI Syrian Orthodox Doctor parents, hailing from a reputed family in
Central Travancore invites proposal for their daughter studying for
MD (Dermatology) in a leading Government Medical College in Kerala,
26/160, fair, beautiful, god fearing.

We are looking for a Post Graduate Doctor / studying for Post
Graduation from any Christian denomination, preferably Orthodox, who
is god fearing, well behaved and with clean habits.

Please respond with detailed profile and a photo to: kadavilc@....

Matrimonial; Code # 104/08
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January 30, 2008

Jacobite parents from Kottayam now settled in Bangalore invite
proposals for their daughter, fair,28 yrs, 165 Cm, PhD in S/W
Engineering, presently employed in in UK, but can be relocated
depending upon the situation. Parents of well educated and
professionally settled boys from godfearing Jacobite / Orthodox
families may please contact with biodata and recent photo.
kurianisro@... 09448842614 or 080 26668644

Matrimonial; Code # 097/07
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November 24, 2007

Suitable alliance invited from Jacobite parents of well qualified
boys, for the daughter of parents (Father a school teacher and
Mother is the proprietor of a tailoring shop) from a middle class
family. The girl is 25yrs / 151cms / M.Sc. Bio-technology working in
Bangalore. Her only younger sister is doing her B.Sc. Nursing. Boys
employed in Bangalore are preferred. May contact 0481-2591312or e-
mail kmrjrkr@...

Matrimonial; Code # 095/07
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November 17, 2007

Suitable proposals are invited from Jacobite/Orthodox parents of
well qualified and employed professionals working abroad preferably
USA/Canada/Australia/Europe for a God fearing Jacobite girl born on
19-3-1979, height 165 weight 64 kg; post graduate (MPT) in Physical
Therapy presently working as a faculty member at the
M.G.University,Kottayam. She is from a respectable upper middle
class family in Kottayam. She is the youngest and her elders are all
married and well settled. If interested Please contact: K.Jacob
Thomas at zestmatrim@... or kummelil@... My
Telephone Nos. are +0481-2362264 or +0481-9447707264 with full
details and recent full size photograph of the groom.

Matrimonial; Code # 094/07
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November 14, 2007

Suitable alliance invited from parents of well qualified boys, for
the daughter of a professional Jacobite, NRI parents, from a
reputable family in Central Travancore. The girl is 23yrs /
159cms /B.Arch, working with an International Architectural
Consultancy as Interior Architect in U.A.E. Respond
torengy@... orsinupv@...

Matrimonial; Code # 092/07
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October 06, 2007

Suitable alliance invited for my niece, who is a doctor working in
Houston, Texas. She is a Marthomite, 30 years old, 5.4" tall,
smart,athletic, fair, God fearing, good looking and with a very
pleasing personality. She is born and brought up in USA. If you are
interested please reply with full details and recent photograph
tosusanjohn827@... or call 732-591-9642

Matrimonial; Code # 089/07
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August 01, 2007

Bombay settled Kerala Orthodox parents invite proposal for their
daughter, B Tech in Computer Science & Technology from Bombay
University. She is 24 years , 5.6 " tall ,God fearing , fair, smart
& good looking, born and brought up in Bombay.She is working with
TCS-Mumbai as Assistant Systems Engineer. We are looking for a God
fearing, professionally qualified& well placed boy. If interested,
please respond with full details and recent photograph to
susanjohn827@... or call 732-591-9642

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Matrimonial; Code # 126/08
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July 26, 2008

Syrian orthodox parent settled in US since 1982, inviting proposals
for their Son 28 years, 5'11", employed as a academic advisor and
doing his MPA.  Very family oriented and active in the church.
Proposals are invited from (BSc nursing, MPT, MSW or Mpharm etc).
If interested please respond with full details and a full size
photograph to: frpeechan@...

Matrimonial; Code # 123/08
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June 24, 2008

Proposals are invited from Parents of a Syrian Orthodox boy (Age: 30,
Height: 5'8") from Chicago, Illinois, USA seeking for a Girl from the
Syrian Orthodox Church(1st preference) or from the Orthodox
denomination in the United States (girl must have legal status in the
United States). Girl must be fair, have a good family background,
family oriented and must be a professional. Please contact in the
U.S. at phone numbers (847) 699-1185 or (847) 699-7985
email:venkadath@...

Matrimonial; Code # 122/08
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June 24, 2008

US settled orthodox parents seek marriage proposal for their son,
30/169 fair, handsome,God-fearing with exemplary character,BS degree
in Computer Science, Software Engineer, presently working as Senior
Product Manager in one of the reputed Software Companies in USA. Also
pursuing MBA., inviting proposal from parents of fair beautiful,
God-fearinggirls with exemplary character. Please reply with
bio-data, recent photographs to: mat202@...

Matrimonial; Code # 120/08
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June 24, 2008

Ancient Jacobite family parents on the lookout for a very God
fearing, professional (ITs and Nurses kindly excuse), good looking,
humble girl for their son (30 - 05/06/78), 172 cms, DBA in a US MNC
at Hyderabad (Proceeding to US this week), with clean habits.
Interested parties may please contact: E-mail: knj2244@... or
Tel: 0091-481-2770169 & 2770910.

Matrimonial; Code # 119/08
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June 01, 2008
I am a Jacobite Christian looking for a bride, I am 31, hailing from
a aristocratic family. My father is a retried government employee &
my mother is working in co-operative bank. I am working in Onicra a
Onida group co. I am basically looking for a girl who is graduate,
good family, prayfull. I might migrate to England next September. Any
person interested may contact my father at 9446334637 or 0484 2792637


Matrimonial; Code # 116/08
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June 01, 2008

Suitable alliances invited from parents of God-fearing, qualified
and employed Orthodox/Jacobite girls for an Orthodox boy from
Kottayam - 30/5.5" tall/AMIE, currently working as Software
Engineer in a reputed software house in Technopark, Trivandrum.
Interested parties may please contact us at 0481-258 1323.
E-mail:sabu.kuriakose@....

Matrimonial; Code # 115/08
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April 28, 2008

Jacobite Boy (Kothamangalam), Now working in Italy.5'8", 31 year Age,
Degree completed. Seeking suitable Jacobite Bride (Nurse preferable)

yeldho77@..., 00393294965950

Matrimonial; Code # 113/08
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April 28, 2008

Proposals are invited for an Orthodox Christian Boy (29), Height:
5.3"; Wheatish Medium Complexion: Average Body Type: Graduate;
working as an Accountant with a prominent firm in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
With Family Status from parents of God fearing Christian girls,
preferably B. Sc Nurse/ Graduates /PGs in Science or Commerce.

Contact: tharakan_sjt@... or telephone: 00971 50 2367640

Matrimonial; Code # 112/08
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April 23, 2008

Orthodox parents from central Travancore, residing in New York for
about three decades, invite suitable proposal for their elder son
aged 25. He is doing his final MD in a very prestegious Medical
School in the inited strate. His only brother is doing final
JD( law). Intrested parties please contact with details
including a recent photograph to sue.rajan@....


Matrimonial; Code # 110/08
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April 16, 2008

Jacobite parents from Thiruvaniyoor (Ernakulam district) invite
proposals for their son, 27/ 5.9, Engneering Diploma.Working in
Public Limited Company. Proposals inviting from parents of God-
fearing, qualified girls from Jacobite/Cathloc. Please contact
with details to :- Ph:0484-2712132 (M)+91-9447432661,
sherinmonhappy@...

Matrimonial; Code # 109/08
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April 14, 2008

Jacobite boy from (middle class) Mulanthuruthy (Near to M.S.O.T
Seminary), 27 Years, 5.9" Ht, White, interested in Church
activities. Eng. Diploma working as Supervisor in Nest Technology.
Seeking suitable alliance from God fearing girl's parents. Alliance
interested from Jacobite family only Contact No. : +91-9447432661,
9744050523, Res. 0484-2712132 Email: paulskariak@...

Matrimonial; Code # 108/08
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April 08, 2008

Jacobite boy (02/05/1980), 173 cm, MCA software engineer, team lead
MNC Bangalore. Seek professionally qualified, fair and good looking
bride. Interested parties may please contact: 0481-2370911 /
9895732790 / sa.proposals@... / captabraham@...

Matrimonial; Code # 107/08
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March 05, 2008

Marthomite NRI Parents settled at Dubai (UAE) invite marriage
proposal for their son, (27) BE Engineer in Electronics and
Communications, working in a good private company at Dubai as
Technical Consultant. He has a younger sister (student) The boy is
God fearing, handsome and with clean habits. Proposals of Christian
girls, good looking, God fearing and home loving, with good family
backgrounds and of similar qualifications / employed preferably in
UAE may please be forwarded to: jans.thomas@... or telephone
00971 50 7758247

Matrimonial; Code # 106/08
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March 01, 2008

Jacobite boy from Perumbavoor, 31 Years, 175 Ht, MA, BEd working
as Plus Two Lecturer(Permanent). Seeking suitable alliance from
God fearing girl's parents. Alliance interested from Jacobite
family only Contact No. : +91-9847313013 Email :
anoopkbaby@... or manukpaul@...

Matrimonial; Code # 103/08
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January 30, 2008
Jacobite parents from Kottayam , invites proposal for their son
(30 - 171), System-in-charge , handsome, spiritual, employed in
a private firm. Father pharmacist, Mother house wife, Elder
brother married. Interested parents may send the details and
photograph to jpe2501@... or contact Tel: 0481-2371822.

Matrimonial; Code # 102/08
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January 04, 2008
Jacobite Syrian Christian parents from Kottayam invite proposals
from parents of suitably qualified girls for their son, 27 yrs,
170 cm, B.Com, M.B.A, presently employed in Bangalore as Oracle
Finance Consultant. E-mail ID - johnmercy@... , Contact
No. 0481 2373169, Mobile 9447660049 "

Matrimonial; Code # 101/08
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January 02, 2008

Proposals are invited from Orthodox / Jocobites for a 36-year-old
youth, 166 cm, who works with Kuwait Oil Company as Electrician in
Kuwait, preferably from girls who work in the Gulf, especially
Kuwait, as B.Sc. Nurse or General Nurse. Parents are settled in
hometown Mavelikara after serving Indian Railways in Jabalpur for
long years. Second of three sons. Youth on leave till February 2nd.
Contact No 0479 2309681 or 0479 2303919 or 0471 2741836; address:
George Varghese, Palathinkal, Cherukunnam, Kurathikadu PO,
Mavelikara 690107.

Matrimonial; Code # 100/07
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December 31, 2007

Jacobite employed parents from Kottayam district invite proposals
for their son, 27/172, MCA, working as a Senior Software Engineer
with a reputed US MNC in Bangalore Proposals inviting from parents
of God-fearing,good looking and qualified girls from Jacobite /
Orthodox / Marthoma family. Please contact with details and
photographs to georgethomasin@... Ph:0481-2517003 (M)9446509003

Matrimonial Code# 093/07
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October 10, 2007
Proposals are invited for a 26-year-old Christian boy,5".11"
tall,handsome, spiritual and hailing from a traditional Christian
family originally from Central Travancore. He was born and raised in
the Middle East and moved to Canada during college years. He has
both a Computer Engineering and an MBA from a reputable University
in Canada. He is currently working as a Consultant with a well-known
Corporate Company in Canada. His parents are also settled in Canada.
Proposals are invited from good looking, spiritual,
smart,efficient,caring, family-oriented, professional girls (age 24-
26) with comparative educational and family background preferably
settled in North America. Interested parents may send the details
and photograph by email to<mapleleaf007@...>

Matrimonial Code# 090/07
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August 09, 2007

Orthodox Christian parents working in Kuwait for the last 30 years is
soliciting marriage alliance for their elder son, 29, 170 cm working
in Toronto, for Canadian Television. The boy has completed his GCE A
levels in Kuwait under British Educational System,graduated with BFA
degree from University of Denver and undergoing MFA degree from
Academy of Arts University, San Francisco (graduating spring 2008)
while also working. He holds Canadian Citizenship and looking for a
life partner, 24-28, minimum 166 cm height, fair complexion, well
educated, has good command of English and is working in the Gulf or
the West. If interested, please contact
(bridegroom.kuwait@...) with details of the proposed girl.

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Matrimonial Advertisements NOTIFICATION: The SOCM-Forum is keeping a
free matrimonial advertisement section,which will be published on
every Tuesdays.

This service can be availed by any Malankara Christians. However,
recently we have noticed that many esteemed members, after sending
the matrimonial advertisements to us, are not informing us whether
the ad is to be continued for longer periods or not. Some times we
face embarrassing situations when the advertised party got married
and still the marriage ads in the forum are repeated.Hence, as on 17
April 2007, we have decided to keep any matrimonial advertisements
initially for a period of ONE YEAR only. If any advertisers
would like to extent this period after its initial period, they have
to send us a written request to extent the period.In such cases, we
will continue the publication of the advertisement for a further
period of one or two months, as per their request. However, we will
not be continuing the ads thereafter.

We request every advertisers of today's matrimonial section, to
cooperate with us in informing whether the marriage is over or you
want to continue the ad for another period. We will only continue
with the advertisements of such confirmed advertisers.

Hope everybody will understand and cooperate with us.

Be with us and be part of us.
In Our Lord's Love,
SOCM Forum Moderators.
http://SOCMNet.org

“If you fall, rise, and you shall be saved.” You are a sinner, you continually
fall, learn also how to rise; be careful to acquire this wisdom. This is what
heaven consists of: learning and praying the Psalm (50) “Have mercy upon me O
God, after Thy great goodness …” inspired by the Holy Spirit to the king and
prophet David, and say it with sincere faith and trust, with a contrite and
humble heart … the most important thing in life is to be zealous for mutual
love, and not to judge anyone. Everybody shall answer for himself to God, and
you must look inward to yourself.

Fr. John of Kronstadt – My Life in Christ

Dear readers ,

I remember reading somewhere that the no of emissaries were 70. But you get the
no as 72 by adding the gospelists Mor Lukose and Mor Markose to it . As you can
see they were not Apostles. They might have been given the ranking of
emissaries. For further information I have heard that Mor Addai , the twin
brother of Mor Thoma sleeho , was the head of the emissaries .Mor Addai is often
referred to as sleeho. I would request the learned members of this forum to
clear this doubt.

Apu Jose

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