Quintessence of Religious Doctrine (Mathopadesa Sarangal) released

Dear All

"Quintessence of Religious Doctrine" (The English translation
of 'Mathopadesa Sarangal', written by Mor Dionysuis Geevarghese
Vattasseril), is released on 14 February 2007 by H.G Thomas Mor
Themotheos of Kottayam Diocese and H.G Dr. Geevarghese Mor Koorilos
of Niranom diocese, at St. Joseph's Cathedral,Kottayam.

The book was released by presenting the first copy of it to Mor
Koorilos by Mor Themotheos, in the presence of around 50
distinguished personalities and invited guests.

Very Rev. Kuriakose Corepicopa Kizhakkadathu, the Kottayam Diocesan
Secretary, gave the welcome speech. Mor Thimotheos delivered
presidential address and released the book. The translator Prof. O.M
Mathew introduced the book to the press and guests.

Mor Koorilos, Rev. Fr. V M Geevarghese Kallooparampil - the senior
priest of Kottayam diocese, Rev. Fr. Jojo from Kaldaya Syrian
Church, Rev. Fr. Cherian Kottayil and Rev. Dr. Samuel Geevarghese -
Secretary of the Bible society of Kerala auxiliary, delivered the
felicitations.

Mr. Bibby Abraham, Chief Editor of Viswasa Samrakshakan, proposed
the Vote of thanks.

"SOCMNet.org" is represented by one of the SOCM Forum Moderator Mr.
John Philip Kottaparambil, and an esteemed member Chevalier Daniel
K.J from Doha, Qatar.

'Mathopadesa Sarangal' originally written in Malayalam by Mor
Dionysuis Geevarghese Vattasseril is a comprehensive and summarized
formulation of the essence of the Syrian Orthodox Theology, based on
the works of the Church Fathers like Mor Gregorios Bar Ebroyo. This
great work was prepared and published by the author while he was
Malankara Malpan of the undivided Malankara Church. Until 1964, this
book was reprinted in its unaltered form, but later the faction
separated from the Syrian Orthodox Church started reprinting it with
alterations to suit their new theology. It is our earnest desire and
made efforts to make this book available in its original form, and
is translated into English by a well-known scholar Prof. O.M. Mathew
Oruvattithara. He has translated the original work with much
precision and originality. Also, he has appended to each theme a
commentary to explain the content and the original formulation of
the author. Prof. Mathew has done a commendable work in his perfect
translation, as well as his enriching commentary. This book will
undoubtedly be a valuable resource material for all scholars of the
faith and doctrines of the Syrian Orthodox Church.

For more details, please visit
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OR
http://www.socmnet.org/msindex.htm

We would like to acknowledge the generous support and patronage we
received from the forum members.

We dedicate this book to the glory of God and for the edification of
the Church at large.

In the service of our Lord,

For and on behalf of
Mor Adai Study Center / SOCMNet.org
Kuriakose Corepiscopa Moolayil / Thomas Daniel (Reji)

New Patriarchal-Vicariates for Germany

On February 18, 2007, Raban Hanna Aydin was ordained Metropolitan by
name Mor JULIUS by His Holiness the Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Zaka I
Iwas at a solemn ceremony held at the St. Peter & St. Paul Cathedral in
Maarat Saydnya, Damascus. Metropolitan Mor Clemis Daniel Malak Kourieh
was also ordained Metropolitan along with Mor Julius.

Later His Holiness appointed Mor Julius Hanna Aydin as Patriarchal
vicar for Central Germany and Mor Clemis Daniel Malak Kourieh as
Patriarchal vicar for Southern Germany

Biography of Mor Julius
http://www.syrianchurch.org/bio/SyriacOrthodox/bio_HannaAydin.htm

Biography of Mor Clemis (Yet to update)
http://www.syrianchurch.org/bio/SyriacOrthodox/bio_ClemisDaniel.htm

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Deaer All

"Why are you looking among the dead for one who is alive? He is not
here, he has been raised" Luke 24:5-6
May you rejoice in the triumph of our LORD at Easter & always!

In HIS love
Thomas Daniel (Reji)
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Saturday, April 7, 2007

TOMMASO NELLI
M�DYAT - Turkish Daily News


The Syriacs in southeast Turkey are celebrating Easter, with high
hopes for the future. There are approximately 2,000 Syriacs left in
the hilly region around Mardin and Midyat in southeast Turkey, bound
in by the Tigris to the north and east, and by the Syrian border to
the south. Most villages of Tur Abdin are desolate and decayed.
Approximately, 300 to 400,000 Syriacs from Turkey live in Europe.


Read more at http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?
enewsid=70134

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http://it.groups.yahoo.com/group/sanmarcoefeso/

www.sanmarcoefeso.it


the spiritual reflections, the Biblical witnesses, the parochial
documents of the Fathers of the Church, the warnings, the liturgical
witnesses in Italian of the ecclesiastical life of the Orthodox
Christians of the San Marco d'Efeso parish (of the Ecumenical
Patriarchy of Constantinople -  Sacred Orthodox Archdiocese of Italy)
in the city of Palermo in Via Umberto Giordano 67 - cellular of Parish
priest 0039 349 8764664 - tel parish with telephone secretariat 0039
091/305847



Grazie

Padre Giovanni Festa  Parroco

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Holy Synod of MJSCC Starts Today - Patriarch May Visit India Next
Year

The Holy Synod of Malankara Jacobite Syrian Christian Church will
start today (Monday, 21st May) at the Church Head Quarters at
Purthencruz Patriarchal Centre and will last until 23rd May 2007.
Secretary of the Holy Synod H.E Dr. Joseph Mor Gregorios informed in
a press release that the annual retreat for the metropolitans also
will be held during the days of Holy Synod meeting.

The Holy Synod will consider the formation of new dioceses,
especially about Kozhikode, Idukki, Outside Kerala and Greater India
dioceses.

The Patriarch of Antioch & All the East H.H. Moran Mor Ignatius
Zakka I Iwas may be visiting India by October next year, it was
revealed by the Catholicose H.B. Aboon Mor Baselius Thomas I, after
his meeting with the Patriarch at Damscus, Syria.

"We are arranging a one month programme for October next year, which
includes Bishops Ordination, Mooron Koodasa, Church consecration and
Association meeting", the spokesman for the Catholicos informed.

"The Patriarch desires to settle the problems of Malankara Church
here itself", informed the Holy Synod secretary H.E Dr. Joseph Mor
Gregorios.

The Catholicos and the accompanying delegation returned on Saturday,
after meeting the Patriarch at Damascus.

SOCM News Bureau - Kochi.

The British Library has a vast collection of ancient sacred texts
acquired during the heydays of the Empire. The Library is currently
exhibiting a selection of early Jewish, Christian and Islamic holy
books until Sep 23, 2007 in London. I had the opportunity to visit
the Pearson Gallery recently and would recommend this to anyone who
has an opportunity to be in London and interested in seeing the
treasures of the Syriac Christian tradition on display.

Several manuscripts in Syriac are prominently displayed. The catalog
of the main displays are at
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/sacredtexts/sacredthemesall.html

The prominent Syriac manuscripts are listed below:

Section 5: Establishing the Sacred Texts (showing the earliest texts)

1. Syriac Peshitta Bible dated 463-4 scribed by a bishop John in Amid
(now Diyarbakr, Turkey) with the first 5 books of the Bible
(http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/sacredtexts/syriacbib.html; Note: The
web page section "What does the picture show?" wrongly notes that the
image of Holy Women visiting the tomb of our Lord illustrates the
text of St. Matthew 28:5-6. However, the text above the image is from
Luke 24:12 in Peshitta, as noted by Dr. David Taylor of Oxford in
Hugoye-List.)
2. Commentary of St. Ephrem on the Diatessaron (Gospel Harmony) of
Tatian (c. 490-510)

The other exhibits in this section include a fragment of the Dead Sea
Scrolls, the Codex Sinaiticus (c. 350), an early codex of the Hebrew
Torah (c. 9th cent.), and one of the earliest Qur`an's from the
Arabian Hijaz (8th cent). It is noteworthy that of 7 documents
highlighted in their brochure in this section, 2 are Syriac. The
importance of Syriac is highlighted noting that Syriac was the first
language into which the New Testament was translated.

Section 6: Illuminating the World
1. A profusely illustrated Syriac Gospel lectionary produced in N.
Iraq in c. 1190-1240
(http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/sacredtexts/syriaclect.html)

Other mss with Syriac include the canons of the early Synods, the
Walton Polyglot (London, 1657) which has the Bible in Syriac text
along with Greek, Latin, etc. A bronze censer (7th cent.) from the
Syriac tradition is displayed depicting in its art work the
ordination of a priest.

The British Library is close to King's Cross in London and can be
easily accessed by the London tube. The exhibition has free admission.

Regards,
Thomas Joseph, Ph.D.
Web Master, Syriac Orthodox Resources [ http://sor.cua.edu/ ]
Tech. Editor, Hugoye: Journal of Syriac Studies [
http://bethmardutho.cua.edu/Hugoye/ ]

What is the position of the Syrian Orthodox Church on
divorce and remarriage ?  Is this same position held
by te other Orienetal Orthodox Churches (Egyptian
(Coptic),
Ethiopian, Indian, Armenian) ?
Steve


      
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The three-days Episcopal Holy Synod concluded on Wednesday, 23rd May
2007.

The Jacobite Church Episcopal Synod yesterday welcomed the mediation
efforts of Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, the General Secretary of World
Council of Churches, in the Malankara Church dispute.  It also
welcomed the peace initiatives of the Kerala Government and hoped
for a just solution to the century old dispute through peaceful
negotiations.

The Holy Episcopal Synod authorized a sub-committee comprising its
Secretary H.E. Joseph Mor Gregorios, H.E. Thomas Mor Themotheos, H.
E. Mathews Mor Ivanios , Church Lay Secretary Thambu George Thukalan
and Lay Trustee George Mathew Thekkethalakkal, for conducting
necessary negotiations, whenever it is required.

The Holy Synod also took the following decisions:

1-  Each and every parish should keep aside 10% of its income for
charitable activities.

2- A sub-committee is formed to implement uniformity in the
liturgies in the Church.

3- A commission is formed to study and report its recommendations
for the formation of Idukki diocese.

4- H. E. Dr. Joseph Mor Gregorios is re-selected as the Holy
Episcopal Synod Secretary.

5- To make necessary arrangements for the proposed visit of H.H.
Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, Patriarch of Antioch & All the East
in 2008, and to conduct the Golden Jubilee of priesthood of the
Catholicose H.B. Aboon Mor Baselius Thomas I, during  HH's visit.

The three-days Episcopal Synod and Metropolitan retreat conducted at
Puthencruz Patriarchal Centre, concluded on Wednesday, 23rd May.

Seventeen Metropolitans of the Jacobite Church participated in the
Holy Synod.

SOCM News Bureau - Kochi

Lecture and Book Signing

By

Sebastian Brock

The Syriac Culture and Heritage



Saturday July 14, 2007 at 7:00 PM

Assyrian Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary, 644 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ

Complimentary refreshments and book signing to follow the lecture



Sebastian Paul Brock (born 1938, London) is acknowledged as the foremost and
most influential academic in the field of Syriac language today. He is a former
Reader in Syriac Studies at the University of Oxford's Oriental Institute and
currently a Professorial Fellow at Wolfson College. Sebastian Brock completed MA
degrees at the University of Cambridge and Oxford, and a DPhil at Oxford. He is
the recipient of a number of honorary doctorates and has been awarded the Medal
of Saint Ephrem the Syrian by our Patriarch His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius
Zakka I Iwas. His latest publications include The Wisdom of St. Isaac of
Nineveh, The Bible in the Syriac Tradition, Ephrem  the Syrian: Select Poems,
and An Introduction to Syriac Studies.





George A. Kiraz

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ܐܬܟܬܒܬ ܐܓܪܬܢܝܬܐ ܗܕܐ ܒܝܕ ܚܕ ܕܘܝܐ ܘܚܛܝܐ ܕܠܐ
ܫܘܐ ܕܢܕܟܪ ܫܡܗ ܐܠܐ ܡܛܠ ܨܠܘ̈ܬܐ ܘܒܥܘ̈ܬܐ
ܕܩܪܘܝܐ܆ ܘܐܫܬܕܪܬ ܕܝܢ ܒܐܘܪܚܐ ܬܡܝܗܐ ܕܒܝܬ ܢܫܒܐ
ܕܝܕܝܥ ܒܫܡ ܐܝܢܛܪܢܛ ܡ̣ܢ ܚܫܘܒܬܐ ܠܐܚܪܬܐ ܥܕܡܐ
ܕܡܛܬ ܠܡܪܬܝܢܐ ܕܩܪܘܝܐ ܠܒܝܒܐ܆ ܘܒܐܝܢܐ ܐܬܪܐ ܥܒܪܬ
ܐ̱ܢܫ ܠܐ ܝܕܥ܆ ܘܠܟܡܐ ܛܟܣ̈ܐ ܐܠܩܛܪ̈ܘܢܝܐ ܣܥܪܬ ܐܦ
ܐ̱ܢܫ ܠܐ ܝܕܥ ܐܠܐ ܐܠܗܐ ܡܛܟܣܢܐ ܕܟܠܗܝܢ ܒܪ̈ܝܬܐ܀

Lecture and Book Signing
By
Sebastian Brock

The Syriac Culture and Heritage
Saturday July 14, 2007 at 7:00 PM

Assyrian Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary, 644 Paramus Rd, Paramus,
NJ

Complimentary refreshments and book signing to follow the lecture

Sebastian Paul Brock (born 1938, London) is acknowledged as the
foremost and most influential academic in the field of Syriac
language today. He is a former Reader in Syriac Studies at the
University of Oxford's Oriental Institute and currently a
Professorial Fellow at Wolfson College. Sebastian Brock completed MA
degrees at the University of Cambridge and Oxford, and a DPhil at
Oxford. He is the recipient of a number of honorary doctorates and
has been awarded the Medal of Saint Ephrem the Syrian by our
Patriarch His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas. His latest
publications include The Wisdom of St. Isaac of Nineveh, The Bible in
the Syriac Tradition, Ephrem  the Syrian: Select Poems, and An
Introduction to Syriac Studies.

George A. Kiraz, M.St. (Oxon), M.Phil., Ph.D. (Cantab)
President Gorgias Press LLC / Gorgias Digitization
46 Orris Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08854
Tel. +1 732-699-0343
Fax +1 732-699-0342
http://www.gorgiaspress.com

ܐܬܟܬܒܬ
ܐܓܪܬܢܝܬܐ ܗܕܐ
ܒܝܕ ܚܕ ܕܘܝܐ
ܘܚܛܝܐ ܕܠܐ ܫܘܐ
ܕܢܕܟܪ ܫܡܗ ܐܠܐ
ܡܛܠ ܨܠܘ̈ܬܐ
ܘܒܥܘ̈ܬܐ
ܕܩܪܘܝܐ܆
ܘܐܫܬܕܪܬ ܕܝܢ
ܒܐܘܪܚܐ ܬܡܝܗܐ
ܕܒܝܬ ܢܫܒܐ
ܕܝܕܝܥ ܒܫܡ
ܐܝܢܛܪܢܛ ܡ�ܢ
ܚܫܘܒܬܐ
ܠܐܚܪܬܐ ܥܕܡܐ
ܕܡܛܬ ܠܡܪܬܝܢܐ
ܕܩܪܘܝܐ
ܠܒܝܒܐ܆
ܘܒܐܝܢܐ ܐܬܪܐ
ܥܒܪܬ ܐ̱ܢܫ ܠܐ
ܝܕܥ܆ ܘܠܟܡܐ
ܛܟܣ̈ܐ
ܐܠܩܛܪ̈ܘܢܝܐ
ܣܥܪܬ ܐܦ ܐ̱ܢܫ
ܠܐ ܝܕܥ
ܐܠܐ ܐܠܗܐ
ܡܛܟܣܢܐ
ܕܟܠܗܝܢ
ܒܪ̈ܝܬܐ܀

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Dear brothers in Christ,
I am writing to you because I would like to ask a Priest or other
person knowing Oriental Orthodox theology whether vows/oaths taken in
moment of stress, obsession and similar bad psychological states (ex.
an obsessive compulsive behaviour to vow to do lots of things just in
order to burden oneself) are binding or invalid.
Hoping that you can help me I thank you with all my heart.
BaMshiho,
Davide

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Dear all,

It is a custom of mine to always have before me an Icon of the Saint
of whose writings I am reading or meditating upon. As I am currently
in the process of reading through St Philoxenus' 13 Discourses
(located online here: http://tertullian.org/fathers/) I would really
love to have a copy of his precious Icon so I can continue this
tradition of mine. If anyone has any copy electronically, or in
hardcopy which they can scan for me, I would much appreciate you
sharing the blessing of this great Saint with me.

In XC
Andrew

"Martyrs, Saints & Prelates of The Syriac Orthodox Church, Volume I"

Dear All
Barakmore / Shlomo

"SOCMNet.org" and " The Travancore Syriac Orthodox Publishers " is
now jointly working on publishing its second book  "Martyrs, Saints
& Prelates of The Syriac Orthodox Church, Volume I" authored by Rev.
Fr. K. Mani Rajan, M.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D

This book is a collection of biographies of martyrs, saints, doctors
and prelates of the Syriac Orthodox Church.  Although a few books
are available in Malayalam, there is a felt need for biographies in
English based on Syriac traditions and research literature. This
work is an earnest attempt to meet this demand.

Th author, Rev. Fr. K. Mani Rajan is the Vicar of St. Mary's Syrian
Simhasana Church, Arthat, Kunnamkulam, Kerala, India.  He is a
lecturer at St. Joseph's Training College, Mannanam, Kottayam.  He
was a CERC Research Fellow at the University of California,
Riverside, U.S.A. during 1990-93.  Before assuming his position at
St. Joseph's Training College, he was a teacher at Kendriya
Vidyalaya, Kochi.

In addition to Martyrs, Saints and Prelates of Syrian Orthodox
Church, he is the author of Queen of the Sacraments (1991), The
prayer book of the Syriac Orthodox Church (1993), Perspectives in
physical science teaching (1999), A treatise on form and style of
thesis and dissertation (1999) and Science of Science Education
(2004).  He has authored a chapter in Secondary Education:  The
Challenges Ahead (2002) published by NIEPA, New Delhi. He has
published about a dozen articles in journals and has presented half-
a-dozen papers at national conferences.  He has authored, compiled
and edited a few other books in Malayalam and English.  He has
attended American Educational Research Association (AERA) meetings
at Chicago (1991) and San Fransisco (1992).

To partake in the sponsorship of this project, please contact us on
following email ID with your postal address and contact telephone
number
Email: SOCM-FORUM-owner@yahoogroups.com

We request you all to keep this project in your daily prayer.

Many thanks for your usual support to SOCM and all its activities.

Be with us and be part of us.

In HIS Love

On behalf of SOCMNet & The Travancore Syriac Orthodox Publishers
Thomas Daniel (Reji)
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The Book on Martyrs, Saints & Prelates of The Syriac Orthodox
Church, Volume I released

The book "Martyrs, Saints & Prelates of the Syriac Orthodox Church"
published by "SOCMNet.org" and "The Travancore Syriac Orthodox
Publishers" was released in a public meeting held on August 18, 2007
at the St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Los Angeles in
the church premises in conjunction with the silver jubilee
celebrations of the parish. The meeting began after the evening
prayers which was lead by His Beatitude. H.B. Catholicos Mor
Baselios Thomas I presided over the meeting. H. E. Mor Clemis Awgen,
Patriarchal Vicar of the Western United States and H. E. Mor
Theethos Yeldho, Archbishop of the Malankara Archdiocese of United
States were also present. Rev. Fr. George Parathuvayalil, Founder
Vicar of the St. Mary's Church (1982-89), Fr. Dr. K. Mani Rajan, the
former Vicar of the church (1989-93), and Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas,
present Vicar (since 1993) of the church were present in addition to
Rev. Fr. John Saif and Rev. Fr. Ephrem Addi of the Syriac Orthodox
Western USA Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Babu Peringole, Oklahoma and Rev.
Fr. John Kothakariyil, Phoenix. The Coptic Church and Armenian
Church were represented by priests. The Syro-Malabar Church was
represented by Msgr. George Madathiparambil, Vicar General of the
St. Thomas Archdiocese of Chicago and Fr. Paul Kottackal. The Indian
Orthodox priest Fr Yohannan Panicker was also present.

Dr, Kurian Mani of St. Mary's Church introduced the book to the
gathering. His Beatitude released the book by giving a copy of the
book to H. E. Mor Theethos Yeldho, Archbishop of the Malankara
Archdiocese of United States.

This book is dedicated to the glory of God and for the edification
of the Church at large. For photos of the function you may log on to
http://www.kurianmani.com

Thanking you all once again for taking part in the publication.

Please visit following book stores to get a copy of this book.
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Commemoration of H.G. Julios Yesu Cicek Metropolitan

H.B. Baselios Thomas I Catholicose celebrated the Holy Qurbana in
commemoration of the late lamented His Grace Julios Yesu Cicek, former
metropolitan of central Europe, at the M.S.O.T. Seminary Chapel,
Mulanthuruthy, Kerala on Monday October 29th, 2007.

Bavathirumeni also presided over the meeting held at chapel, soon
after the Holy Qurbano. Bava Thirumeni, in His message remembered the
evermemorable help rendered by late lamented His Grace Julios Yesu
Cicek for the church & seminary in India.

The metropolitans, priests, deacons and several faithfuls as were
participated.

SOCM News Bureau
Puthenkuriz

New HQ for Niranam Diocese of Jacobite Syrian Christian Church to be
consecrated on 2nd November 2, 2007.

A New headquarters for the Niranam Diocese of Jacobite Syrian
Christian Church, named after Chathuruthil Saint Gregorios Bava, will
be conscerated at Thiruvalla by Catholicos H.B. Baselios Thomas I on
November 2, 2007.

The Bishop's House is located beside Mazhuvangad St. Mary's Jacobite
Syrian Church on MC road (Thiruvalla � Chengannoor).
http://www.syrianchurch.org/ch/ThiruvallaMazChurch.htm

Invitaion letter --
http://www.syrianchurch.org/news/NiranamHQConsecration.pdf

Posted By
Thomas Daniel (Reji)
http://www.socmnet.org

New HQ for Niranam consecrated

The consecration ceremony of the new headquarters of the Niranam
diocese at Mazhuvangad, Thiruvalla, named after Chathuruthil St.
Gregorios Bava (Parumala Thirumeni), was held on the saints 105th
memorial Day on 2nd November 2007. His Beatitude Catholicos Mor
Baselios Thomas I led the services assisted by a number
of Metropolitans of the Malankara Church.

Prior to the consecration ceremony, a grand rally was held welcoming
Catholicos and all the metropolitans. The rally started from Cross
junction in Thiruvalla and reached the diocesan centre at 3.30 pm.
At 4.00 pm , the consecration ceremony of St. Gregorios Centre of
Niranam began. H.B. Baselios Thomas I Catholicos led the services
assisted by Metropolitans Their Graces Abraham Mor Severios of
Angamaly, Geevarghese Mor Polycarpus of E.A.E., Thomas Mor
Thimotheos of Kottayam and Greater India Archdiocese, Malankara
Synod secretary Joseph Mor Gregorios of Kochi, Kuriakose Mor Julius
of Simhasana churches, Mathews Mor Ivanios of Kandanad, Yuhanon Mor
Milithios of Thumpamon, Mathews Mor Aphrem of High Range area of
Angamali and Markose Mor Chrysostomos of EAE.

His Grace the Most Rev Dr Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, supreme
head of the Marthoma Syrian Church, and H.E. Thomas Mar Koorilose,
Archbishop of the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church participated in
the consecration ceremony of the St. Gregorios Centre and also
during the public function held soon after at the nearby St. Mary's
church., Mr. Mathew T Thomas, Minister of State and Mr. Jayakumar,
Chairman,Thiruvalla, were also present during the occasion.

After the consecration ceremony, the public meeting started inside
the church at 5.30 pm. The meeting began with the welcome speech by
the diocesan Metropolitan H.G. Geevarghese Mor Koorilos. Immediately
thereafter the Patriarchal blessings from the Holy Father H.H.
Ignatius Zakka I was read out by H.G. Thomas Mor Thimotheos,
Metropolitan of Kottayam and Greater India Archdiocese. Later
Catholicos H.B. Baselios Thomas I delivered the speech followed by
Minister of State, Mr. Mathew T Thomas, His Grace the Most Rev Dr
Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, H.E. Thomas Mar Koorilose, Archbishop
of the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, Mr. Jayakumar,
Chairman,Thiruvalla, etc. etc.....

Official website website of the diocese,
http://www.Niranamdiocese.org was inaugurated by Catholicos during
the function.

The photos of the consecration ceremony
http://www.syrianchurch.org/Photos/NiranamHq2Nov07/index.html

Visit the following link to listen to a video clip of Fr Saji Thomas of
Kyomtha Seminary, Thiruvankulam, singing Tobo shlom and Jananee
parishudha at a church in Syria.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2887415995711769755&hl=en

Dear friends and brethren,

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Dear friends and brethren,

The January 2008 edition of "Shroro - The Syriac Orthodox Christian
digest" http://www.socdigest.org is now online.

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and interest has made the tremendous growth in this magazine leading
to its immediate success.

We ask that you pray for us, so that we may better serve ourcommunity's
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