News Upto October 2011
JSOYA Central Committee Members leadership Training Seminar held at Annikad, Mallappally.
Mallappally: Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Youth Association Central Committe members leadership training seminar held at Gregorian centre,Mallappally. H.G Geevarghese Mor Coorilose Metropolitran of Niranam Diocese inaugurated the function. H.G Mathews Mor Theodosious ,President of JSOYA presided over the function. UK Diocese conducted a Sendoff ceremony for Former Patriarchal Vicar of UK Diocese H.G Geevarghese Mor Coorilose.
Bristol: The Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orhtodox Church, United Kingdom Region gave a warm farewell to its former Patriarchal Vicar, Mor Coorilos Geevarghese. A meeting was organized to bid farewell to Mor Coorilos at Bristol St. Baselius Eldho Jacobite Church on Sunday, the 2nd of October. Mor Aphrem Mathews, the new Patriarchal Vicar of UK presided over the function. Mor Osathathios Isaac, Metropolitan of Mylapore and Delhi inaugurated the farewell meeting. Fr. Raju Cheruvillil, Fr. Geevarghese Thandayath, Fr. Thomas Puthiyamadam, Fr. Peter Kuriakose, Fr. Babu Peringol, Fr. Gibi itchikottil, Fr. Sibi Adimaly, Fr. Prince Mannathoor, Mr. Gibi Andrews and representatives from 22 churches and congregations in the UK region spoke on the occasion. Gifts from the UK Council and churches and congregations were handed over to Mor Ccorilos. In his reply speech, Mor Coorilso thanked every one for their support and prayers. All the speakers appreciated the dynamic leadership of Mor Coorilos in facing times of crisis. "During the tenure of Mor Coorilos, the UK Region witnessed tremendous growth. From 11 congregations, the number of congregations went upto 22. The three family conferences held during this period were examples of the oneness and stability of the church in the UK. The Jubilee memorial Souvenir which documents the history of the Syrian Jacobite Church in the UK, with articles on fundamental faith and traditions of the Church and pictures of congregations and members, was a significant achievement in the history of UK church. When the Church in UK encountered problems from rebels and dissidents, Mor Coorilos took strong actions which brought discipline and consolidation in the Church. Members from the dissident faction who were holding offices in our congregations were removed. Members were required to declare their allegiance to the Holy Throne of Antioch. A unified syllabus for Sunday school thorught out UK has been another milestone. Most of the churches and congregations in the UK could conduct passion week services during the last two years, with the help of priests from Kerala. Retreats led by Mor Philexnos Zacharias in various churches were also a highlight. In every aspect, the UK Region of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox now has a strong foundation"', Fr. Geevarghese Thandayathu, UK region Secretary highlighted some of the important achievements of Mor Coorilos' tenure as Patriarchal Vicar, in his vote of thanks.
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SEUSOMM UK Chapter inaugurated.
The U.K Chapter of St. Ephrem Universal Syrian Orthodox Medical Mission was formally inaugurated in Bristol during the third Family Conference of the U. K region. The Holy Bull of the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East to this effect was read out by Dr. Coorilos Geevarghese, former Patriarchal Vicar of U.K. Mor Aphrem Mathews, Patriarchal Vicar of U.K and the Vice president of SEUSOMM, U.K chapter presided over the function and Mor Osthathios Isaac, Ptarirachal Vicar of Kuwait and Metropolitan of Delhi and Mylapore delivered blessing speech.The message of Greetings from His Eminence Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan was also read out. Fr. Babu Peringol, the Secretary General of SEUSOMM welcomed the gathering and introduced the work of the Mission. Fr. Raju Cheruvillil, Fr. Geevarghese Thandayathu, Fr. Thomas Puthiyamadathil, Fr. Peter Kuriakose, Fr. Sibi Adimaly, Fr. Gibi Ichikottil, and Fr. Prince Mannathoor brought felicitations. About 700 people attended the inaugural function.
UK Region Third Family conference Held in Bristol
Bristol: The third UK region Syrian Orthodpx Family Confernce was held in Bristol from October 2-3, 2011. The conference was hosted by St. Baselius Yeldo Jacobite Syrian Church, Bristol. About 700 people participated. This was the largest ever family conference held in the UK Region. Mor Aphrem Mathews metropolitan, Patriarchal Vicar of UK presided over the inaugural function and Mor Coorilos Geevarghese, former Patriarchal Vicar of UK inaugurated ten conference. Mor Osthathios Issac, metropolitan of Delhi and Mylapore delivered the key note address. The Holy Tri Mass was celebrated on Sunday. A grand farewel was also organized for Mor Coorilos Geevarghese, who has been appointed recently as Patriarchal Vicar for UAE. The churches of kottayam diocese organized faith protection meeeting at St Marys simhasana Cathedral , Pampady.
The churches of kottayam diocese organized faith protection meeeting at St Marys simhasana Cathedral, Pampady on 25 September @ 5 PM . H.G Dr Thomas Mor Themothiyos, H.G Dr. Geevarghes Mor Coorilos, H.G Kuriakose Mor Ivanios, Dr. Kuriakose Cor Episcopa Moolayil , Kuriakose Cor Episcopa Kizhakedam, Chevliar Bibby Abraham and Rev Alex Thomas Vettikode delivered speech.
H.G. Geevarghese Mor Coorilose Inagurated the unit of "Shlomo" (Ecological commission of JSOC) at St.George Horeb Jacobite Syrian Church Chennithala.More PhotosH.G. Geevarghese Mor Coorilose Inagurated the unit of "Shlomo" (Ecological commission of JSOC) at St.George Horeb Jacobite Syrian Church Chennithala. Unit Secretarty Jithin A. Steephen delivered the welcome speech. while Inagurating the function H.G. talk about the importance of planting the tree and protecting the enviornment. Rev. Fr. Joykutty Varghese preside over the meeting and Faciltation speeches were delivered Rev.Fr. M.J. Daniel, K.G.Kuruvilla, K.K.Kunjumman, M.G. George, M.Joshuva, Mariamma Joseph. Mr. Varghese Chacko delivered the vote of thanks.
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