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New Metropolitan for the Jacobite Syrian Church:  Kozhiparambath Elias Ramban to be ordained on new year day

Saint Athanasius Cathedral at Puthencuriz Church headquarters named after St. Athanasius Valiya Thirumeni consecrated

Christmas Services held at various Churches in Kerala  (report by Mathrubhumi)

The Church to provide financial help for 60 unmarried girls; Sharjah St. Mary's church sponsoring Rs. 50 Lakhs; Marriage ceremonies will be held on 1st January 2007

Knanaya Association elected Rev. Fr. C T Kurian Chaluparambil as the 2nd Metropolitan of the diocese

Annual Convention at Puthencuriz begins on 26th; Preparations completed

Chengannoor Munsiff Court bans the participation of representatives from outside India in the forthcoming Knanaya Metropolitan election; Ban based on the allegation of Dual membership

Mulanthuruthy Marthoman Church Jubilee Perunnal from 18th to 21st

The Church to honour four lay persons with the Chevalier title

89th year of demise of former Malankara Metropolitan

H.E. Paulose Mor Koorilose Kochuparambil

Official website:

http://www.kochuparambilthirumeni.com/

Bifurcation of Angamali diocese:  Assistant Metropolitans appointed for each division

Special thrust to be given for biblical and liturgical studies in every dioceses; Three Metropolitans appointed for supervising the different prayer fellowships in the Church

Jacobite Church seek reopening of churches (Source: The Hindu)

56th Dukrono of St. Athanasius Valiya Thirumeni: Catholica Bava requests the government to reopen the Thrikkunnathu church for  Perunnal Qurbono on January 26th

Aroor Marygiry church:  Qurbono timings of the Churches to be changed on the request of Jacobite parishioners

The Parish assembly of Kandanad Church approves the 2002 constitution

The famous 'thamukku perunnal' at the Karingachira St.George church ends today

The Episcopal synod approves the formation of new diocese centered at Calicut;  Endorses the selection of Kozhiparambath Elias Ramban as Metropolitan

Jacobite Syrian Church to form 3 new dioceses outside the State

Jacobites' call to reopen churches; 'Church Courts' to be setup for resolving family disputes

Methran faction's Synod removed Yuhanon Milithios from the charge of their Angamali diocese

Malankara Church Case in Supreme Court adjourned to January

Troubles in the Angamali diocese of Methran faction: Yuhanon Milithios submitted resignation; 14 out of 17 priests in Angmali diocese demands his removal

Karingachira Perunnal begins on December 1st

Uproar over Pope's statement that Apostle St. Thomas didn't came to Kerala

(Malayala Manorama)

Parishioners to approach court against  'Receiver' of the Kandanad Church who is alleged to be siding with Methran faction

Dn.Saji Thomas ordained as Kassisso by H.H. the Patriarch at Damascus Cathedral

KANDANAD CHURCH: District Court issued orders to maintain statusquo: Pothuyogam to be held soon to elect the general body; High Court endorses the decision

Annual Youth festival of the Church to be held at Akaparambu Pally in November

The historic 'Thamukku perunnal' at Karingachira St. George Cathedral in December

Kassisso Joseph of Malecuriz Dayaro ordained as Ramban by name 'Hinahas'

Consecration of the  renovated Kadungamangalam Church & Dukrono festival of Parumala Thirumeni on 3rd, 4th and 5th

Perunnal of Parumala Thirumeni & Ramban ordination on tomorrow at Malecuriz Daro

100th birthday celebration of Pukkunnel Corepsicopa held at Kothamanagalam Valiyapally

Joseph Chemmachen of Malecuriz dayaro to be ordained Priest today

Seminar of the life and mission of Maphroyono Shakralla Mor Baselios on tomorrow

'Seminary row may end soon' - Indian Express report says

Priests of Methran faction in Angamali diocese demands for a bishop of Orthodox tradition for their diocese (Mathrubhumi)

Protest increases over the delay in reopening of Thrikkunnathu Pally

Chief Minister to hold discussions with representatives of both the Churches regarding reopening soon

Seminar to be held on the life & mission of Maphryono Mor Baselios Shakralla

Joseph Sir  of Malecuriz Dayaro to be ordained as Ramban on November 2nd

ANGAMALI DIOCESE TO BE BIFURCATED INTO FOUR ZONES;  EACH TO COME UNDER ASSISTANT METROPOLITANS

1.  Akhila Malankara camp of 'Anthiokya Visawasa Samithy' begins on Friday

(dt. 20 Oct 2006)

2.  Two day camp of Vismasa Samithy begins

(dt. 21 Oct 2006)

NEW DIOCESE BASED AT KOZHIKODE TO BE FORMED:   MALABAR DIOCESAN COUNCIL TOOK THE DECISION

The Jacobite Syrian Church representatives met the Chief minister and Home Minister, requesting for the reopening of closed churches; MLA's accompanied the delegation led by Catholica Bava

'Thrikkunnathu Seminary belongs to the Jacobite Church':   Angamali Diocesan Council

Methran faction has no moral or legal right to claim the ownership of Kathioarathadom Jacobite Syrian church

** The church was established in the land allotted for late Catholicos Baselios Paulose II Bava in 1977 **

Tension at Kathiparathadam Jacobite Syrian Church (in Idukki district)

Troubles started after the minority Methran faction supporters intentionally remained inside the church even after the expiry of one hour of their allotted time

The Church to provide cash incentive for the marriage of poor girls;  Sharjah church to raise the money

THRIKKUNNATHU SEMINARY

"Methran faction not ready for any compromise":  Yuhanon Milithios;  (Malayala Manorama dt.15 Oct-06)

"Milithios' statements out of frustration: Church Secretary & Trustee"  (Mangalam dt. 16-Oct-06)

Islamic group beheads Syrian Orthodox Priest in Iraq as an aftermath to Pope's remark on Islam

Foundation day feast of Piravom Valiyapally celebrated

Kothamangalam Cheriapally in a festive mood

THOUSANDS CAME TO PRAY AT THE HOLY TOMB OF

ST. BASELIOS YELDHO

THRIKKUNNATHU SEMINARY:  ANGAMALY DIOCESAN MEET HELD AT ALUVA;  CHURCH LEADERSHIP TO MEET CHIEF MINISTER SOON

Newly consecrated St. Mary's church in Pathanamthitta declared as Cathedral of Thumpamon diocese

DUKRONO OF ST.BASELIOS YELDHO BAVA:  Pilgrimage from High Range area begins

First phase of consecration of the newly constructed St. Mary's

church in Pathanamthitta town held

Pilgrims from different places to reach Kothamangalam cheriaplly by Oct 2nd evening

Angamali diocesan meet at Aluva Mass hall on 30th

321st Dhukrono of St. Baselios Yeldho:

Flag hoisted at the Kothamangalam Marthoma Cheriapally marking the beginning of Perunnal

"Unity with Malankara Orthodox faction not possible":  H.G. Joseph Mor Gregorios

Dhukrono of St. Baselios Yeldho:

Kothamangalam CheriyaPally Perunnal begins on Monday

New regional center for the Kandanad Diocese at Kothattukulam

Retired Syrian Orthodox Archbishop

Mor Dioscoros Luka Sha'ya

of the Mor Matta Dayro in Iraq passes away

Munsiff Court order banning MOC Catholicose squashed by the District Court Judge;  The judgment  date originally  posted for September 22nd was advanced by two days unexpectedly;  Malankara Orthodox faction can now convene their association on 21st itself as scheduled earlier

Malankara Orthodox faction convened their association at Parumala as per the decision taken on 20th and ratified all its previous decisions from 1971, till date

Jacobites for interim steps to open churches; Say mass should be conducted in all of them  (The Hindu)

Angamali diocesan meet on 30th September at Aluva

H.G. Geevrghese Mor Koorilos, Metropolitan of Niranam diocese, appointed as the Moderator of Mission and Evangelism Commission of the World Christian Council

Diocesan Youth meet held at Kurichy

Angamali diocese of Malankara Orthodox faction:  15 out of 17 priests submitted memorandum to Church head

Nadathurakkal: Thousands of faithful at Manarcad

Angamali diocesan meet at Aluva on 30th September

THRIKKUNNATHU SEMINARY: Row over Catholicos Didymos' 'order'   (Source: New Indian Express)

New controversy in Malankara Orthodox faction over Thrikkunnathu Seminary administrator:  

Catholicos Didymos I  issued a kalpana announcing the removal his previous nominee from Manager post and replaced him with Fr. M O John of Malankara deepam, but it could not be read due to non-cooperation

Manarcad St. Mary's Cathedral: Special package announced by the Tourism Minister

Marth Mariam Samajam HQ: Foundation stone for the Central office laid by Catholica Bava

MANARCAD PERUNNAL: H.B Catholicose Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I Bava led the Holy Qurbono at the Manarcad Cathedral

Thousands prayed at the tomb of Mor Baselios Paulose II Bava thirumeny at Malecuriz dayro

"ASWASA BHAVAN" (place for destitutes) at Kadakkanad under the Kandanad diocese consecrated

PILGRIMAGE TO MALECURIZ QABAR TODAY

Perunnal at the St. Mary's Soonoro church, Sharjah

Consecration of the Old Age home & Orphanage under the Kandanad diocese on Thursday

Preparations completed for the Manarcad Church Perunnal

Catholica bava and the newly ordained Metropolitans felicitated at the grand reception arranged by the Youth association at Muvattupuzha

Malecuriz perunnal begins: 

Memory of Mor Baselios Paulose II Bava on September 1st

Public reception to the Catholica Bava and the new Metropolitans at Muvattupuzha by the Youth Association today

Foundation stone laying ceremony of the H.Q of the MarthMariam Samajam at Puthencuriz on 31st August

Thrikkunnath Seminary:   Pally Prathipurushayogam of the Angamali diocese to be held on 30th September

Court ruling against Catholicos Didymos:  District Court accepts the appeal filed by Methran faction

Munisff Court Ruling:  Methran faction in a fix

Youth Association to give a public reception to all the newly ordained Metropolitans of the Church at Muvattupuzha on 27th

Catholicos Baselios Didymos of Malankara Orthodox faction restrained from convening their Association, Synod or Managing Committee

Court ruling against Methran faction Catholicos: Unofficial Managing Committee meeting convened at Kottayam ended in dispute

15th centenary celebrations of Kothamangalam Valiya Pally ends

Rakkad Marth Mariam Church Perunnal and establishment of relics from 12th to 16th

Preparations completed for the Dukrono Perunnal of the former Catholilcos of the East Aboon Mor Baselios Paulose II Bava

Consecration of the Keezhillam Parethumugal St. Thomas Church held

Kothamangalam Valiya Pally to be declared as Patriarchal Cathedral;  Official declaration on 13th

Reception to the Metropolitans at New Delhi St. Peter's Cathedral on 19th

10th Dukrono of the Late lamented Catholicos of the East Aboon Mor Baselios Paulose II Bava 

being celebrated on August 31st & September 1 at Malecuriz Dayro

Sunthroniso of H.G. Geevarghese Mor Koorilos held; Assumed charge of the Niranam Diocese as assistant Metropolitan

Malankara Church celebrates the 4th year of Catholicos enthronement of Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I Bava Thirumeni

Mor Chrysostomos Markose consecrated

Asst. Metropolitan of the

Evangelistic Association of the East

'A practical solution to end the Church disputes';-  article by Adv. Joy Mathew of Malankara Orthodox faction  (Source: Malankara Deepam)

Supreme Court did not allowed the impleading petition of Malankara Orthodox faction;  Case postponed for 6 weeks for further hearing

Rev. Fr. Jacob Markose of the EAE ordained as a Rabban (Monk)

Warm reception to the Newly ordained Metropolitans at Kottayam St. Joseph's Cathedral;  Marthoma Metropolitan Philipose Mar Chrysostum inaugurated the meeting

New Metropolitans visiting His Holiness at the Patriarchal cathedral in Damascus next week

Five Metropolitans ordained for the Church

 by His Beatitude the Catholicos at the

North Paravur St. Thomas Church

News Links:

Mathrubhumi   :    Mangalam   :   Deepika   :   Malayala Manorama   :   The Hindu   :   New Indian Express

New Metropolitan of the Evangelical Association of the East will be ordained at Damascus soon: Catholica Bava

The Holy ceremony will be presided over by the Catholicos H.B. Mor Baselios Thomas I Bava

** Ramban ordination today at the Karingachira St. George Church today **

Malayala Manorama;    Mangalam;   Deepika

Paravur Church hosting the Episcopal consecration for the third time in its history;

The first 2 consecrations were held on 3rd and 10th of December,1876 by the Patriarch H.H. Ignatius Peter III of Antioch;

Parumala Thirumeni & Kadavil Thirumeni were ordained Metropolitans in this church

25-Jun-06

Malankara Orthodox faction:  Parishioners closed down a church in Niranam diocese in protest against the bishops decision to replace the Vicar

Church dispute: Sunday School functioning disrupted at Kunnakkal St George Church

Roman Catholic Church: Marriage agreement with the Malankara Jacobite and Orthodox Churches differs  (Source: Mathrubhumi)

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