Dear Mr V T John,
Dr Thomas Joseph who is a member of this form has already done this english
tranliteration and posted it on this forum almost four years ago. Please refer
to message# 6045

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCM-FORUM/message/6045

You can download the document from:
http://sor.cua.edu/Liturgy/Hasho/GFMal20050316.pdf

In Christ,
Mathew G M
# 0929


--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, V T John wrote:
>
> Greetings to everybody in the name of our Lord and Barekmor
>
> LL Geevarghese Mor Greegorios (Perumpally Thirumeni) has authored and
published a book containing the prayers and offices for Good Friday
>

Dear Mr. Apu Jose,

Thank you for your observation regarding Syrian Odthodox Members wearing Rosary.
I too feel that this is a Catholic tradition. First of all our Syrian Orthodox
members should realise that God is Omnipresent, Omnicient & Omnipotent. If we
have very good faith on God we don't need to wear or use any sign or symbol for
the protection or presence of God. I do admit that wearing a normal cross along
with the chain on the neck which will be a symbol of Christian faith.

Also we do believe in Mother Mary because she is the mother of our God Jesus
Christ. By the birth of Jesus Christ only Mother Mary became the Holy Mother.

With prayers,

Mathew Thomas Kannathumuriyil,
3673
BAE Systems, Muscat - Oman

--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Apu Jose wrote:
>
> Dear readers,
>
> These days I see increasing no of Syriac Orthodox (and for that matter India
"Orthodox") people adopting this Roman catholic practice of praying the Rosary.I
have even noticed once a Rev Deacon of our Church wearing rosary. I feel they
should be taught in the Seminary all the true practices of our Church , so that
the laity seeing these things are not misled.
>

Dear readers,

Please give me details of all the Syriac Orthodox Church in and around
Bangalore. All the Churches and Congregations under Jacobite Syrian Christian
Church , Knayaya Syrian church and Evangelistic Association of the East
(Paurasthya Suvishesha Samajam).Please ensure that Service timings is also
given.Please mention which Church is nearby Christ University ,Hosur Road in
Bangalore.

With prayers
Apu jose
Bhubaneswar, Orissa
4096

Dear All,
Earlier in this forum I have mentioned that the numerical strength of the
Jacobite Syrian Community in the Chalakudy Parliamentary Constituency could
change the political map of the constituency. Now both the UDF and LDF are
considering a Jacobite for it.

See the mangalam news
http://mangalam.com/index.php?page=detail&nid=137616

J M Paul
ID # 1040

Matrimonial Digest / 0162-2008

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Matrimonial; Code # 151/08
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February 25, 2009

Proposals are invited by parents of an ancient Orthodox family from
Vakathanam, presently settled in Manganam, Kottaym for their
daughter, BTech 24, 168, Techno park TVM seeks qualified Orthodox /
Jacobite God fearing alliance. Those who are interested please
contact us at 9496223661 or by email with information to
sg_chkl@...

Matrimonial; Code # 150/08
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February 24, 2009

Proposals are invited by Jacobite parents for their daughter age
24/5"3 completing her Masters in Engineering.We are looking for boys
with good educational background and who is a US Citizen or Greencard
holder from traditional Jacobite family age between 25-28. If you are
interested please contact her brother-in-law at 706-868-7626 or by
email at kochuanu1206@... or you can contact directly to India
at 91-485-2207433 or 91-944-7609233 or by email with information to
paultkurian29@...

Matrimonial; Code # 149/08
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February 24, 2009

Proposals are invited by Jacobite parents for their daughter a U.S.
Citizen age 25/ 5"1.Completing her Masters in Teaching. We are
looking for boys with a good educational background. Who is a US
Citizen age between 26-28 who is from a traditional Jacobite syrian
family. Those who are interested please contact us at 706-868-7626 or
by email at kochuanu1206@...

Matrimonial; Code # 146/08
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February 16, 2009

Proposal is invited by parents for their daughter aged 25 years
qualified M.SW.,M.Phil. having 5' 0,slim, whitesh working in MNC as
HR Professional, looking for a suitable boy with Good qualification
and employed, belongs to middle class family, invites proposal from
God fearing Jacobite boys. Those who interested please get in touch
with us by phone 9744049333, princemannathoor@...

Matrimonial; Code # 145/08
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February 08, 2009
Jacobite parents from Kottayam settled in Bangalore invite proposals
for daughter 25/168, medium complexion. BTech (Electronics) doing MS
in US. Parents of well educated and professionally settled boys from
godfearing Jacobite / Orthodox families may please contact.
kurianisro@yahoo. co.in 09448842614 or 080 26668644

Matrimonial; Code # 144/08
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December 24, 2008

NRI Parents of a God fearing Jacobite Syrian Christian girl from
Kottayam, born and brought up in Bahrain, 22 years, medium
complexion, completed BOT from Vellore CMC and now doing her
internship there, invites proposal from God fearing Jacobite boys
with good family background, professionals and decently employed in
India or abroad prefereably in Australia or U.K.  Those who are
interested may please respond with complete details and photograph
to: monthiruvanchoor@... OR Tel: 00973-39461824.

Matrimonial; Code # 141/08
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December 06, 2008

Jacobite Christian girl from pathanamthitta District, 26 yrs,Msc
Dietitian, very spiritual and employed as Dietitian in a reputed
hospital.White complexion,166cm. Looking for qualified, God fearing
boy.(Professional degree holders/MBA/Btech/BE/preferred) from
India/Abroad. Father is in bussiness(chairman Emson Group),mom house
wife ,younger brother pursuing his MA . Please respond if interested
with full details and recent photographs to kmrajuemson@...
/ tijuemson@... contact on 04734-243654/  +91 9946223654

Matrimonial; Code # 138/08
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November 15, 2008

Jacobite Christian girl from pathanamthitta District, 26 yrs,Msc
Dietitian, very spiritual and employed as Dietitian in a reputed
hospital. White complexion,166cm. Looking for qualified, God fearing
boy.(Professional degree holders/MBA/Btech/BE/preferred)from
India/Abroad. Father is in bussiness(chairman Emson Group),mom house
wife, younger brother pursuing his MA . Please respond if interested
with full details and recent photographs to kmrajuemson@... /
tijuemson@... contact on 04734-243654/  +91 9946223654

Matrimonial; Code # 137/08
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November 11, 2008

Jacobite parent from Ernakulam invites proposal for their daughter,
fair, 25yrs, 5", slim,smart,religious. After her MSW course working
as
a personal Manager in a Public Limited Company at Ernkulam. We are
seeking suitable alliance from God-fearing, Prayerful Jacobite Syrian
Boy. She is the only one daughter of her parents. If interested,
respond
with full details and photograph to: princemannathoor@...

Matrimonial; Code # 136/08
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November 02, 2008

Syrian Catholic parents seeking a groom for our daughter. She is 27
years old. She is 157cm, slim,smart,religious. She is from
Thodupuzha.
Now working as a staff nurse at Florance in Italy. If you are
interested in additional information, please feel free to contact us
with details and a photo. Email: jishatjames@...

Matrimonial; Code # 135/08
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October 16, 2008

Jacobite parents hailing from a reputed family in Pathanamthitta
invite proposal for their daughter, MSc Dietitian, 26/166, fair,
beautiful and God fearing. Now working as a dietitian in a reputed
hospital
We are seeking suitable alliance from a Jacobite/Orthodox/catholic
(Roman and Syrian)/marthomite, God-fearing professionally qualified
and well placed boy wih good Christian family backgroundand clean
habits. If interested, please respond with full details and
photograph
to: kmrajuemson@... ph# 04734243654,9946223654

Matrimonial; Code # 134/08
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October 16, 2008

Jacobite parents from Ernakulam invites proposal for their daughter,
fair, 24yrs, 5'2", Engineering Professional working in a Company at
Chennai. We are seeking suitable alliance from a Jacobite, God-
fearing
professionally qualified and well placed boy with good Christian
family background. If interested, respond with full details and
photograph to: bimalbabu76@... Or Call 04842765492

Matrimonial; Code # 133/08
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September 16, 2008

NRI Jacobite parents hailing from a reputed family in Kottayam
invite
proposal for their daughter, MBBS, 26/165, very fair , beautiful and
God fearing . Now studying for P.G. (D.G.O ) in Bangalore.

We are looking for Post Graduate Doctor / P.G. Student from any
Christian denomination, preferably Jacobite or Orthodox, who is God
fearing with clean habits.

Please respond with detailed profile and photo to :
philipaney@...

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
Hospital on 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 # 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 # 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@..."

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SEEKING BRIDE
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Matrimonial; Code # 153/08
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March 07, 2009

Proposals invited for an Orthodox middle class boy, Medium Complexion,34/162cm,
self employed, Seeks suitable alliance from Orthodox / Jacobite / Marthomite
girls. Interested parents may send the details and photograph by email to
proposals74@...

Matrimonial; Code # 152/08
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March 03, 2009

Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Parents, Retired Govt. Employees, Middle Class family
from Kottayam, invites proposal for their younger son 29years, 172 Cms, Medium
Complexion, Chartered Accountant, with Grad ICWA and PG in Commerce, working in
a reputed company in Kerala, from Parents of Professionally Qualified/ Post
Graduate, God-fearing Syrian Christian Girls, below 27 years. Those interested
may pls forward bio-data and photograph to the mail id apt.2009@...

Matrimonial; Code # 148/08
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February 24, 2009

Jacobite parents from Ernakulam Dt.invite proposals for their son 29-
179. B.Tech Mechanical employed in Oman. Girls with B.Tech-M.Tech-
Civil,Electrical,Instrumentation or B.Arch.preferred.
Phone.0484-2459485/2612251 Mob:9446128807


Matrimonial; Code # 147/08
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February 16, 2009

Suitable proposals are invited from Jacobite/Orthodox parents of well-
educated girls for a financially sound, god-fearing boy 40
years/165cm working at Technopark, Trivandrum (C.A. Part I cleared)
with RR. Donnely, a U. K. based company since 2001.  Parents are
retired teachers.  Only brother is settled in U. K. The younger
sister (B.Tech) is working in the Technopark, Trivandrum. They are
currently settled in Trivandrum; they have ancestral properties
including two houses at their home town.  If interested call 0481-
2591312 (Resi.) or e-mail: frmanirajan@...

Matrimonial; Code # 143/08
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December 20, 2008

Christian Orthodox boy from Kottayam 30 yrs, two brothers, father and
mother expired. Working in Riyadh as a electronic technician,
whitish, medium body,5.8',clen habits, god-fearing financially weak,
seeking girls from Orthodox / Jacobite church, interested parties
may contact with this email kuriakosechundamannil@...
or 00966 5091 73 950

Matrimonial; Code # 142/08
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December 20, 2008

Marthomite parents hailing from Ernakulam district invite proposal
for their son, MTech working as a Lecture in Ras almiyah , UAE. We
are seeking suitable alliance from Marthomite, Jacobite or Orthodox
God fearing girl ( UAE employed girls preferred). If you are
interested please email to christianproposals12@... or call
on Mobile No:00974-5885014

Matrimonial; Code # 140/08
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November 21, 2008

Proposals Invited for Jacobite Boy from calicut Dist, aged 40, height
164 cm legally divorced and presently working Gulf petrolieum company
Egypt. seeking alliance from parents of jacobite girls, aged above
32,
single/divorced. Those who interested please contact with details to
E mail: john.kalappurayil@... or babukalappurayil@...

Matrimonial; Code # 139/08
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November 15, 2008

Jacobite parents from Ernakulam invites proposal for their son,
fair, 29yrs, 5'5",  He has a good running Petrol baunk in Kolenchery.
He is the only son. He is the active worker of Jacobite Youth
association  We are seeking suitable alliance from a Jacobite, God-
fearing girl with good Christian family background. If interested,
respond with full details and photograph to: bimalbabu76@ gmail.com
Or Call 04842765492

Matrimonial; Code # 132/08
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September 13, 2008

Syrian Orthodox parents from well –known ancient families in Central
Travancore   settled in US for the past 37 years, seek proposals for
marriage of their US born son, brought up in good Christian faith and
traditions.  He is 35, 5'11'', athletic, handsome, College graduation
in business administration,  MBA,  working in insurance industry,
and well settled near Chicago.  Looking for a fair, good-looking, and
family oriented Christian girl in US or Canada with good moral
values. If interested please respond with details and a recent
photograph to thiruvella2003@... or cell 630-337-7333

Matrimonial; Code # 131/08
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September 02, 2008

Jacobite parents invite suitable proposals for their son, 28yrs
/177cms, completed his MCM from Pune University and currently working
with an MNC in Mumbai as Sr. Analyst. We belong to an ancient
Jacobite family from Manarcad, Kottayam. We are looking for a well
educated, God fearing and good looking girl who is willing to adjust
with everyone in the family and keep up with family values.
Interested parents may send the details and photograph to
tonyvthomas@.... Contact # 0481-2370106/9446195922; Contact
person: Thomas Kurian; Contact time: 6PM-10PM

Matrimonial; Code # 130/08
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September 02, 2008

US born Mar Thomite boy, 28 years old, 5' 11" tall, graduate in
criminal justice, pursuing his MBA, permanently employed with the
U.S. Government is seeking matrimonial proposals from qualified God
fearing christian girls, preferably U.S. Citizens.  Interested
parents or individuals may please send details and a recent
photograph to Chirayilm@...

Matrimonial; Code # 128/08
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August 06, 2008

Sutable proposals are invited from Parents of a ancient Jacobite
Syrian Orthodox boy presently employed in India in a private company
in sales field (Age: 30, Height: 170 cms) hails from Tripunithrua.
(Midlle Class family), Ernakulam Dist, seeking for a Girl from the
Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church/Orthoodx Syrian. Girl  with god fear,
Preferably employed in Nursing , Para Medical. Girls working in
Sultanate of Oman is also considered. Please contact in the Sultante
of Oman phone number (00968) 99647178 email:vinuppathrose@...

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 # 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@....



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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 SIX MONTH 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

"Hold faith and humility fast within you; for through them you will find mercy,
help, and words spoken by God in the heart, along with a protector who stands
beside you both secretly and manifestly. Do you wish to obtain these things,
which are a fountain of life? From the very onset take hold of simplicity. Walk
before God in simplicity and not with knowledge. Simplicity is attended by
faith; but subtle and intricate deliberations, by conceit; and conceit is
attended by separation from God."

St. Isaac the Syrian.

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"Yes, in the way of Your judgments, O Lord, we have waited for You; The desire
of our soul is for Your name And for the remembrance of You."  Isaiah 26:8

Dear Prayer Warriors,

The 81st Global Chain prayer will be starting on Tuesday, 10th March 2009 at
1800GMT and will end on Wednesday, 11th March 2009 at the same time.

The prayer subjects are attached herewith and are uploaded to the 'Files' area
of the SOCM Prayercell group.

You can access this file at the URL:
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If you have any problem in downloading the same, pls send an email to
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subjects, please send it to us at the earliest.

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Kohaneik Aneeh ..............

May our LORD greet our beloved Chantyathil Achen in heaven. Achan was a well
known scholar and evangelist in our church. He inspired many through his
speeches.

With prayers

Johnson Mannathoor.

--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Jobi Joy wrote:
>
> Dear Moderator,
>
> I hope you know the news about Fr. C.V. Mathew, (98) Chantiam, Pandappillil.
58 years He was the Vicar of St. Mary's Church Pandapillil our church. He was
the most senior priest in our Jacobite Church.
>
> My Condolence for passing of Fr. C.V. Mathew, Chantium, Pandappillill
>
> --
> Jobi Joy
>

Dear Johnson
Is there any bank account to which money can be transferred, as it will be
easier from outside India places
Rgds
Vinod
4138

--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Johnson wrote:
>
> Dear All brothers & Sisters,
>
> Shlomo in HIS Holy Name.
>
> We the St.Mary's JSOC Parish in Baroda are struggling to have a place of
worship of our own. During the past we had to run from pillar to post to get a
place on lease to conduct the holy mass. We used a Methodist school,  a CNI
church, the community center of Catholic church etc. to conduct the holy
services. Since 2003 we are using a prayer hall on the rooftop of our Vicar's
house as the place of worship. We are thankful to the honorary services of
Rev..Fr.DR..C.P Varghese for his broad heartedness and love towards the church.
>

Dear Apu,

What ever we say, Rosary prayer gives a lot of grace, and we can see that in
terms of spirituality and mission Catholoc church is much higer than us. So I
think there is no harm in rosary prayer as it has the power to grand grace from
GOD.

regds
S Chandy

--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Apu Jose wrote:
>
> Dear readers,
>
> These days I see increasing no of Syriac Orthodox (and for that matter India
"Orthodox") people adopting this Roman catholic practice of praying the Rosary.I
have even noticed once a Rev Deacon of our Church wearing rosary. I feel they
should be taught in the Seminary all the true practices of our Church , so that
the laity seeing these things are not misled.
>
> I always feel that this is against the Holy faith of the Holy church.They give
a Roman Catholic view of St Mary which ,I guess does not wholly conform to the
Oriental Orthodox view. In Rosary ,they  use the Crucifix (Cross with statue of
Jesus nailed to it ) and not the orthodox Easter cross. They also use the statue
of St Mary rather than the Picture of St Mary with the child Jesus (which is
used by Oriental Orthodox Christians).
>
> Some of the prayers that make up the Roman practice of the Rosary. We have
those because they are Biblical:
> The Lord's Prayer
> Hail Mary
>
> The main reason we don't have this tradition is because the practice of the
Rosary has a larger emphasis on Mary than Christ.  We have similar prayer
traditions though.  They tend to focus on saying the prayer "Lord have mercy,"
which is directed to Christ.
>
> If anybody of this forum has anything to add or correct in  this subject, I
humbly request you to do the same as soon as possible.
>
> With prayers,
> Apu Jose
> Bhubaneswar, Orissa
> 4096
>

Dear Mr. Mathew,
Thanks for passing on the link to find the book "On the Incarnation" by St.
Athanasius. I was looking forward to read this very valuable jewel of Eastern
Orthodoxy literature. I have downloaded and book marked it now for a detailed
reading and future reference. Hope it will be useful for many others in this
forum who are yet to read the book.

Abraham Paul
SOCM #3321

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--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Mathew G M wrote:
>
> A very interesting blog about the conversion experience from Hinduism to
Eastern Orthodoxy.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/b6jkwa
>
> When I read this blog I felt ashamed about how little I know our Orthodox
faith. We spend more time learing about vattipana case, samudaya case, seminary
case, 1958 Supreme court judgement, 1995 judgement etc.
>
> The book 'On the Incarnation' by Mor Athanasious (Patriarch of Alexandria,
whom we remember in the fifth thubden) that Anjali is referring to in her blog
is available online. I have downloaded it and has started reading it.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/bf4cpv
>
> In Christ,
> Mathew G M
>

"Those who have found grace through long, arduous practice of the ascetic life
teach others to find it in the same way. They do not believe that there are some
who through cognitive insight and fervent faith have by the mercy of God
attained the state of grace in a short time... Led astray by ignorance and
self-conceit they disparage such people, claiming that anything different from
their own experience is delusion and not the operation of grace. They do not
know that 'it is easy for God to enrich a poor man suddenly' (Eccles. 11:21)..."

St. Gregory of Sinai.

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"I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, I will
confess my transgressions to the Lord, And You forgave the iniquity of my sin." 
Psalms 32:5

Is there any body from Arakkunam  St George Church?

Abeesh Jose

Dear Mr. Mathew,

Thanks for posting the reply to Mr. V.T. John. Please note that there is a later
version on the SOR website. The URL is

http://sor.cua.edu/Liturgy/Hasho/GFMal20050502.pdf

I have replaced the former version with a document that has a link to the new
document as well. But if you have already downloaded the previous version I
recommend downloading the current version.

Rgds,
Thomas Joseph, Ph.D.
ID 0202

--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Mathew G M wrote:
>
> Dear Mr V T John,
> Dr Thomas Joseph who is a member of this form has already done this english
tranliteration and posted it on this forum almost four years ago. Please refer
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"By remembering Jesus and saying the Jesus Prayer we cultivate in our heart love
for Jesus and His commandments. What is more blessed, what is more happy, what
is more sweet than to contemplate always the most glorious, the most pleasant,
and the most beloved Name of Jesus Christ, through Whom anything anyone asks of
the Father and of Him Himself one receives without fail? 'Whatever you ask the
Father in My Name, He may give it to you' (Jn. 15:16). And again, 'Whatever you
ask in My Name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son' (Jn.
14:13). What other thought and recollection is more graceful and divine than the
thought and recollection of the salutary, divine, and fearful Name of Jesus
Christ, the Son of God, Whose Name is above every name and before Whom every
knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue
confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father' (Phil. 2:9-
11)."

St. Nicodemos of the Holy Mountain.

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"Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose
spirit there is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones grew old."  Psalms
32:2-3

*Fasting*

This is a call for every member to join for chain prayer and fasting. This is
the time we consecrate ourselves, our families and our Church to God. Believe
God for victories and breakthroughs in every area of our life.

*Then Joshua said to the people, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD
will do wonders among you." Joshua: 3: 5*

Throughout history, God has called on his people to humble themselves
through fasting and prayer. Fasting is a spiritual weapon God uses to
advance His Kingdom, spark revival and bring victory in people's lives.

*Why Fast?*

Declare a fast, Proclaim a solemn assembly; Gather the elders And all the
inhabitants of the land To the house of the LORD your God, And cry out to the
LORD.*Joel:1:14*

"When a man is willing to set aside the legitimate appetites of the body to
concentrate on the work of praying, he is demonstrating that he means business,
that he is seeking with all his heart, and will not let God go unless He
answers. (Arthur Wallis)

*Five Reasons for fasting:*

*1. Jest Fasted:* Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted
by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was
hungry. Mathew 4:1-2

Before he began His ministry, Jesus fasted forty days. He knew he was going to
need spiritual strength to fulfill his purposes. Fasting makes us physically
weak but spiritually strong and prepares us to do God's work.

*2. Fasting is an act of humility and consecration*

I put on sackcloth and humbled myself with fasting, Psalm 35:13

*3. Fasting helps us become sensitive to the Holy Spirit.*

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, " Set
apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them" Acts:
13:2

*4. Fasting Brings Revival:*

In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the
years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would
accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem. And I set my face unto
the Lord God, and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, with fasting, and
sackcloth, and ashes. Daniel 9:2-3

*5. Fasting is healthy:*

Fasting cleanses your digestive system from toxins. Doctors consider fasting a
cure for certain allergies and diseases. By learning to deny ourselves and
exercising discipline, fasting breaks unhealthy addictions in our lives.

How do I continuously pray when I am fasting, in regular work day? Please read
Jesus Prayer…

*Jesus Prayer*

The Jesus Prayer also called the Prayer of the Heart or Prayer of the Mind is a
short, formulaic prayer often uttered repeatedly. It has been widely used,
taught and discussed throughout the history of the Eastern Churches. The exact
words of the prayer have varied from the simplest possible involving Jesus' name
to the more common extended form:

  “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

The Jesus Prayer is one of the most profound and mystical prayers and it is
often repeated continually as a part of personal ascetic practice. The practiced
as contemplative or meditative chanting, silently. The aim of the Christian
practicing it is not humility, love, or purification of sinful thoughts, but
becoming holy and seeking union with God which subsumes them.Practicing the
Jesus Prayer is strongly linked to mastering passions of both soul and body,
e.g. by fasting. *The emphasis is on the meaning not on the
mere utterance of certain sounds.*

It stands along with the regular expected actions of the believer (prayer,
almsgiving, repentance, fasting etc.) as the response of the Orthodox Tradition
to St. Paul's challenge to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thess 5:17).
It is also linked to the Song of Solomon's passage from the Old Testament:
"I sleep, but my heart is awake" (Song of Solomon 5:2)

The analogy being that as a lover is always conscious to his or her beloved,
people can also achieve a state of "constant prayer" where they are always
conscious of God's presence in their lives.

The Jesus Prayer is not limited only to monastic life or to clergy but all
members of the Christian Church is advised to practice this prayer, laypeople
and clergy, men, women and children.

People who say the prayer as part of meditation often synchronize it with their
breathing; breathing in while calling out to God (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God)
and breathing out while praying for mercy (have mercy on me, a sinner). Another
option is to say (orally or mentally) the whole prayers while breathing in and
again the whole prayer while breathing out and yet another, to breathe in recite
the whole prayer, breathes out while reciting the whole prayer again. This state
is regarded as the accomplishment of Saint Paul's exhortation to the
Thessalonians to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

*Levels of the prayer*

As general guidelines for the practitioner, different levels in the practice of
the prayer are distinguished. Three stages of Prayer:

· The oral prayer (the prayer of the lips) is a simple recitation,
still external to the practitioner

· The focused prayer, when "the mind is focused upon the words" of
the prayer, "speaking them as if they were our own."

· The prayer of the heart itself, when the prayer is no longer
something we do but who we are.

Once this is achieved the Jesus Prayer is said to become "self-active". It is
repeated automatically and unconsciously by the mind, like a (beneficial)
Earworm. Body, through the uttering of the prayer, mind, through the mental
repetition of the prayer, are thus unified with "the heart" (spirit) and the
prayer becomes constant, ceaselessly "playing" in the background of the mind,
like a background music, without hindering the normal everyday
activities of the person.

SAMS

Dear Abeesh,

I am from Arakunnam St George Church

Gleeson Baby

  In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Abeesh Jose wrote:
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> Is there any body from Arakkunam  St George Church?
>
> Abeesh Jose
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Dear Abeesh Jose,

I am Fr. Babu Alias from St. George's Church Arakkunnam, Now, I am serving in
St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church, Ireland. I wish to know more about you. I
hope you will respond it. My mail ID is frbabualias@....

With prayers,

Fr. Babu Alias.

Abeesh,

My name is Shaji and is from St.George Church Arakkunnam. Now I am in
Houston and a member of St.Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church.  How about you? Where
do you live?  My email is smarkose@...

With prayers
Shaji Markose

Icons: an Evangelical Anglican perspective
Graham Kings

The word ‘icon’ has been popularised through it use in modern computers. We
understand the phrase, ‘click on the icon’. Apple Macintosh developed this way
of highlighting the meaning of a computer application by focusing on an ‘icon’,
which is a recognisable pictorial symbol of it, and provides access to it.
Currently, we see adverts for the iPhone which feature the screen of the phone
ablaze with icons. An interesting secular echo, perhaps, in word and image, of
the screen across the sanctuary of an Eastern Orthodox church, the iconostasis,
on which the icons are positioned…?

Church icons are, of course, different from computer icons – they are personal
rather than impersonal – but they are still vitally symbolic and, for many,
provide some sort of intriguing access. Traditionally, evangelical Anglicans
have been wary of icons, though many now appreciate them for prayer. The second
of the ten commandments, warning against idols and the consequent concern about
veneration turning into something akin to worship, are all taken seriously.

‘You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that
is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water
under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them’ states the
second commandment (Exodus 20:4).

Jews, Muslims and some Protestant Christians today take a stand against icons
based on this verse. It was also a key concept during the ‘Iconoclast’
controversies of 8th to 10th centuries. For almost 200 years the Emperors and
Church authorities vacillated between iconoclasts (image breakers) and
iconodules (image worshippers). The Syrian monk John of Damascus (655-750 AD)
pressed the case for icons based on the doctrine of the incarnation and the
theological importance of matter. In the end his argument, which I think is very
convincing, won through

To read more on this:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article5895214.ece

"Like a bee one should extract from each of the virtues what is most profitable.
In this way, by taking a small amount from all of them, one builds up from the
practice of the virtues a great honeycomb overflowing with the soul-delighting
honey of wisdom."

St. Gregory of Sinai.

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"Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
My heart said to You."  Psalms 27:7, 8

During Lent we turn to God and ask that we be changed. Our fasting in Lent is a
prayer for a change of heart. That change of heart is of God’s making not our
own. Fasting is something that has become unpopular in past years. Perhaps it is
something to rediscover not as a means of losing weight but a sign of our desire
to fast from sin.

Lent is a time during which we not only clean up our lives because of our
ambiguities (our 'yes’s' and our 'no’s'), but we also clarify our vision. Our
minds need to be sorted out by contemplating the person of Jesus and everything
he stands for. He stands for the big 'Yes' to God. He endorses it throughout his
ministry and particularly his journey to Calvary and his breaking out of the
grip of death to live to God and to enable us to do the same. The Christian life
is about that. Being the body of Christ, his Church, we are called to live his
'Yes'."

This is the moment for resolutions which will affect our lives in a real way;
not just our physical state, but the whole of our lives, spiritual, physical,
emotional, intellectual, the lot. Lent is the opportunity offered to us so that
we can take stock of our relationship with the Lord, with the Church and with
our sisters and brothers, recognise what needs attention and, with the grace of
God, move forward in that knowledge.

We could consider seriously the idea of the Sacrament of Reconciliation during
Lent. The Sacrament, which is still usually called ‘confession’, is one part of
the Church’s practice that has seen perhaps the greatest decline.

Saju Varghese

Dear brother in Christ,

Please find below the account details of our church.

A/c Name : 'St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Baroda'
A/c Number: 13350100022924
Federal Bank, Baroda, India. IFS Code : FDRL0001335

Praying for you and your family,

In HIS Love,

For SMJSOC, Baroda
Johnson.
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> Dear Johnson
> Is there any bank account to which money can be transferred, as it will be
easier from outside India places
> Rgds
> Vinod
> 4138
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> --- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Johnson wrote:
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> > Dear All brothers & Sisters,
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> > Shlomo in HIS Holy Name.
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> > We the St.Mary's JSOC Parish in Baroda are struggling to have a place of
worship of our own. During the past we had to run from pillar to post to get a
place on lease to conduct the holy mass. We used a Methodist school,  a CNI
church, the community center of Catholic church etc. to conduct the holy
services. Since 2003 we are using a prayer hall on the rooftop of our Vicar's
house as the place of worship. We are thankful to the honorary services of
Rev..Fr.DR..C.P Varghese for his broad heartedness and love towards the church.
> >
>

Dear Appu,

Details about  Churches in Bangalore are available at St Mary's cathedral's
website, http://www.bsmcathedral.org/Churches_Bangalore.html

This doesn't include the information about any Knanaya church, as per my
understanding there are 2  Knanaya churches in Bangalore.

From christ university the Hosa Road church will be near by, around 6 KMS . You
can take any bus going towards electronics City and get down at Hosa Road
Junction ( Central Jail Junction) . This church is under construction and the
services are conducted at the basement I guess. It is on the right hand side of
the highway and one plot inside,there is one sign borad on the main road itself.
You can see one Bakery along the highway and the chruch is behind that building
( Second plot after the bakery when you walk along the hosa road).

Holy Qurbano starts at 8.30 AM.

You can try Queen's Road Cathedral too, it is around 8 KMS from Christ College.
There are 2 services on Sundays, 7.00 Am as well as at 9.00 Am. This is close to
Shivaji nagar bus stand  and Cantonment railway station. Contact details are
given in the web site. You can call achan for any clarification on route etc.

regards
Binoy

After a group of Israeli farmers sought last year to expand their property in
the hills near Jerusalem, they discovered an archeological gem beneath the dirt.

A team led by Daniel Ein Mor barely had to scratch the surface before finding
the remains of a Byzantine monastery, he told CNN on Wednesday.

"The excavation at Nes-Harim supplements our knowledge about the nature of the
Christian-Byzantine settlement in the rural areas between the main cities in
this part of the country during the Byzantine period," including Jerusalem, Mor
said.

The church is believed to have been built in the late fifth or sixth century,
and is decorated with "breathtakingly beautiful mosaics," according to a
description from the Israel Antiquities Authority, which hired Mor...

For the rest of the article go to: Farmers Find Monastery Beneath Israeli Soil

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/03/11/byzantine.monastery.jerusalem/index.html?\
eref=rss_topstories

My child, I have so many things to tell you! I would like so
much to speak with you, to reveal Myself to you! If only you would turn towards
Me, be silent and listen to Me! But you give me so few opportunities to open My
heart to you! Do you want to converse with Me? Even if it we only for a few
minutes each day?

When we listen to Jesus, we become accustomed very quickly to Hi voice. We
become capable of perceiving , if I may venture to say so, the Savior¢s tone,
the style which is peculiar to Him.

A Monk of the Eastern Church
From:
Jesus, A Dialogue with the Savior
http://orthodoxbookstore.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3931763

Can anybody clarify this doubt??

In Genesis 4:14-17, we see Cain, the first born of Adam, is pleading to God
about his fear of being killed by somebody else and God set a mark upon Cain to
protect him.  Later he married and they got a son E'-noch. 

1-  Who could be the 'other people' who can kill Cain, as we see God created the
universe and then the first man Adam and women Eve, and Cain is their first bone
child?? 
2-  Who could be Cain's wife, whom he married? 
3-  Was there any other generation before Adam & Eve, which is not mentioned in
the Bible?
4-  Why is it not clearly written in the Bible?  Is there any other write up by
our spiritual fathers on this subjerct, and if yes, can anybody give any
reference of these books/write ups??

Thanks.

Varkey Titus
ID # 1024

Dear Abheesh,

I belong to Arakkunnam St Geroge'S  Chruch. Presently I'm employed  at Bangalore
and attending services in St Mary's Cathedral Bangalore.

regards
Binoy

Hi brothers of Arakunnam St. George Church

We have started a News site http://www.malankarasyriacvoice.com
We would to like have participation from your church. Youth asssociation of ur
church has been publishing a youth magazine which is said to be good one.

We would like to publish it in our website if  your are willing''

Please send your magazine in pdf format and your parish fest details, photos of
the church functions, historical documents, articles etc to editor.msv@...

Mor Behanan Study Circle

My home town is Muvattupuzha.
But currently I am working in Phase II, Noida.
I would like to know details of syrian churches near to me.

Thanking You
Saji Abraham