All arrangements are completed for the Jacobite Episcopal synod
meeting on 23rd at Karingachira St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox
Church, which will be presided by the visiting Patriarch H.H.
Ignatius Zakka I Iwas. 18 Bishops, including the 3 visiting Bishops
from Syria, Mor Athanatius Elia Bahi (Patriarchal Assistant), Pathros
Mor Silvanos (Homs), Malki Mor Militius (Australia) will take part in
the historical synod meeting. The synod will decide on various
spiritual and administrative issues.

30,000 people, through closed circuit TVs arranged, can view the
Patriarch's Holy Qurbana and other services in the Church.

"The Patriarchal visit and the Episcopal Synod at Karingachira are
historical ones", said Catholicos H.B. Baselius Thomas I, in a press
conference. "The Malankara Association meeting at Mulanthuruthy
Church on 27th September will be the repetition of such an
Association meeting held 126 years ago", the Catholicos added.

"The Patriarchal visit is coinciding with the historical changes
happened in the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church and hence
the Episcopal synod convening at Karingachira, after the formation of
the new Malankara Jacobite Syrian Christian Association, will have
several implications", said the Episcopal Synod Secretary H. G.
Joseph Mor Gregorios.

The Patriarch will arrive at Nedumbasseri Airport on 20th morning,
and will attend the silver jubilee celebration of the Patriarchal
consecration on 21st at Ernakulam Marine Drive. The Chief Minister
Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the meeting and the keynote address
will be given by Major Archbishop Mor Varkey Vithayathil.

On 23rd at Karingachira Church, the Catholicos H.B. Baselius Thomas
I, Kochi Diocesan Bishop Joseph Mor Gregorius, other Bishops, Priests
and lay leaders will receive the Patriarch. After the morning prayers
and Holy Qurbana, the Patriarch will give the key message to the
people attending the service.

After completing the visit in Kerala, the Patriarch will leave for
Delhi on 28th. His Holiness will be given public reception there
under the leadership of National Christian Council of India. The
Patriarch will meet the President of India, the Prime Minister,
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and the Opposition leader.

Fr. P. P. Joseph Nadappuzha, Fr. Shammy John Eramangalath, Fr. Mathai
Kulachir, Fr. Sabu Paul Vendrappalli, Publicity Co-ordinator C. M.
Kurian etc also attended the press conference.

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In HIS Love
Thomas Daniel (Reji)
St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodx Church
Cheppaud, Alleppy (dist), Kerala, India.
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Dear Brothers in Jesus Christ

On this Holy day of Sleeba Perunnaal (Exaltation of the Cross -14th
Sept 2004) we and our Church (Universal Syriac Orthodox Church) is
preparing ourselves to enter the Silver Jubilee Year of the
consecration and coronation of our most beloved Baawa as the Prince
Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and also the Supreme Head of
the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church. And we are all so happy that
His Holiness will be with us in Malankara for the inauguration
ceremonies for the year long festivities.

At this auspicious land mark juncture, our main duty is to pray for
his good health and long life. This is well in accordance with the
teachings and instructions of the Holy Church and hence our
responsibility.

May God the Almighty be kind enough to keep our Moran in Good health
to rule and lead us wisely in the years to come, guide the Church
and it's children in the right path, the path shown to us by Our
Lord Jesus Christ and His Disciples and Apostles.

We thank God from the bottom of our heart for giving us this most
Noble Moran, who has always exhibited his class, character, ability,
power of understanding and love to his children.

On September 20, His Holiness the Patriarch of Antioch & all the
East and head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church, Moran Mor
Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, will arrive at Cochin as the official guest
of the State Government. His Holiness will be in the state for 8
days.

The program of H.H's 3rd Apostolic visit and other details are
available at:

http://ApostolicVisit.cjb.net or
http://syriacchristianity.com/visit2004/Home_Page.htm

Long Live Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka First Iwas

In HIS Love
Thomas Daniel (Reji)
St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Cheppaud, Alleppy (Dist), Kerala, India
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>
> All arrangements are completed for the Jacobite Episcopal synod
> meeting on 23rd at Karingachira St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox
> Church, which will be presided by the visiting Patriarch H.H.
> Ignatius Zakka I Iwas. 18 Bishops, including the 3 visiting Bishops
> from Syria, Mor Athanatius Elia Bahi (Patriarchal Assistant), Pathros
> Mor Silvanos (Homs), Malki Mor Militius (Australia) will take part in
> the historical synod meeting. The synod will decide on various
> spiritual and administrative issues.
>
> 30,000 people, through closed circuit TVs arranged, can view the
> Patriarch's Holy Qurbana and other services in the Church.
>
> "The Patriarchal visit and the Episcopal Synod at Karingachira are
> historical ones", said Catholicos H.B. Baselius Thomas I, in a press
> conference. "The Malankara Association meeting at Mulanthuruthy
> Church on 27th September will be the repetition of such an
> Association meeting held 126 years ago", the Catholicos added.
>
> "The Patriarchal visit is coinciding with the historical changes
> happened in the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church and hence
> the Episcopal synod convening at Karingachira, after the formation of
> the new Malankara Jacobite Syrian Christian Association, will have
> several implications", said the Episcopal Synod Secretary H. G.
> Joseph Mor Gregorios.
>
> The Patriarch will arrive at Nedumbasseri Airport on 20th morning,
> and will attend the silver jubilee celebration of the Patriarchal
> consecration on 21st at Ernakulam Marine Drive. The Chief Minister
> Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the meeting and the keynote address
> will be given by Major Archbishop Mor Varkey Vithayathil.
>
> On 23rd at Karingachira Church, the Catholicos H.B. Baselius Thomas
> I, Kochi Diocesan Bishop Joseph Mor Gregorius, other Bishops, Priests
> and lay leaders will receive the Patriarch. After the morning prayers
> and Holy Qurbana, the Patriarch will give the key message to the
> people attending the service.
>
> After completing the visit in Kerala, the Patriarch will leave for
> Delhi on 28th. His Holiness will be given public reception there
> under the leadership of National Christian Council of India. The
> Patriarch will meet the President of India, the Prime Minister,
> Congress President Sonia Gandhi and the Opposition leader.
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> Kulachir, Fr. Sabu Paul Vendrappalli, Publicity Co-ordinator C. M.
> Kurian etc also attended the press conference.
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H.H. Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I consecrated the Jacobite Church
Head-quarters complex at Puthenkurishu in Ernakulam District, Kerala.
His
Holiness named the complex Patriarch Ignatius Zakka Iwas Center

Due to the trials and tribulations of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox
Church
in the past century, the Church lacked a central facility to oversee
the
administration of its spiritual and temporal affairs. It became an
absolute
necessity for the Church in India to have a Headquarters Complex to
fulfill
the various and manifold services and also for the effective and
prompt
functioning of its administrative system. For the hundreds of parish
churches
and about more than one million faithful, the head-quarters complex at
Puthenkurishu in Ernakulam District, Kerala, is a long cherished
dream.

H.H. Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I has blessed the site of the
headquarters on
April 9, 2000, during his second apostolic visit to Malankara. Now on
His
Holiness' third apostolic visit, the first phase of the complex will
be
consecrated. The Syrian Orthodox Church in India is greatly indebted
to His
Holiness for the Apostolic blessings and whole hearted support to
construct
this dream project. We continue to beseech His Holiness's prayers and
Apostolic blessings.

The first block of the Patriarchal Centre was consecrated on
September 14,
2001, the Feast Day of the Holy Cross, by H.B. Catholicos Aboon Mor
Baselios
Thomas I (who was then the Catholicos-Designate), assisted by
metropolitans
Mor Philexinos Yuhanon, Mor Themotheos Thomas, Mor Polycarpos
Geevarghese,
Mor Gregorios Joseph, and Mor Ivanius Matthews

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Rousing reception to Patriarch at Manjanikara

By Our Staff Reporter

PATHANAMTHITTA, SEPT. 22. The head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox
Church and Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, Ignatius Zakka-I
Iwas, has said that those who criticise the Holy Throne of Antioch
are ``ignorant of their sins and follies and may God Almighty
forgive them''.

The Patriarch was delivering the blessing speech at a public meeting
held at the Manjanikara School grounds during his visit to the
Manjanikkara Diara near here this afternoon.

He said the mission of the Church was service to humanity. The
believers accorded a rousing reception to the Patriarch at the St.
George Jacobite Church in Thiruvalla.

He was received at the Omalloor Cross when he, escorted by a
motorcade, reached there around 5-30 p.m. Kaniyamparampil Kurien Cor-
Episcopa garlanded the Patriarch and he was escorted to the
Manjanikkara Diara by the Metropolitans, Markose Mar Koorilos and
Youhanon Mar Militheos, later.

At the Manjanikkara Diara Church, he was received by Kuriakose Mar
Eulios and Geevarghese Mar Divanaseus.

The Patriarch offered prayers at the tomb of St. Elias-III, Yakoob
Mar Eulios and Benyamin Joseph Mar Osththeos.

A public meeting held at the Manjanikara school grounds was presided
by the Catholicos Baselius Thomas-I.

The Metropolitans of the Church, Youhanon Mor Peelexinos, Joseph Mor
Gregorios, Mathews Mor Ivaneos, Kuriakose Mor Eulios, Geevarghese
Mor Athanaseus, Markose Mor Koorilos, Kuriakos Mor Diascorus,
Geevarghese Mor Divannaseus, Kuriakose Mor Theophilus, and Kuriakose
Mor Savarius were among the speakers.

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The full-fledged Episcopal synod of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian
church was
held here on Thursday in the presence of the Patriarch of Antioch,
H.H Moran Mor
Ignatius Zakka Iwas, after nearly 186 years.

The synod, held at St George Jacobite church at nearby Karingachira,
was
attended by Catholicos Baselious Thomas I and 18 metropolitans. This
was the
first time in the recent history of the Malankara Church that the
Synod was
meeting in the presence of the Patriarch.

Briefing reporters on the synod deliberations in the presence of the
Patriarch,
synod secretary Joseph Mor Gregorius said that the Church would
carry out its
expansion with special emphasis on indigenization. ``The Church is
already on
the path of Indianisation. But we want to accelerate the pace,'' he
said.

As part of the Church's ``expansion project'', the synod also
decided to set up
more dioceses, consecrate additional bishops and new churches would
be set up
outside Kerala and efforts would be made to translate the liturgical
texts and
rites in regional languages of other states. He said the church had
lots of
followers in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and north India.

Another major decision was the declaration of the St Mary's Church
at Mannarcadu
as a pilgrim centre.

The synod also permitted the parishioners of St Thomas Jacobite
Syrian Church,
North Paravoor, and St George Church, Arthattu in Kunnamkulam to
remember Abdul
Jaleel Mor Gregorius and Sleeba Mor Osthathios respectively in their
prayers.
The names of both the departed spiritual heads were included in the
`Thubdeen'(the episodes in the prayer which remembers the
forefathers and the
rich heritage of the Malankara Church) of the Jacobite Church.

On the disputed closed churches, the Patriarch said churches are for
worship.
Churches should be opened and followers of both the Orthodox and
Jacobite
factions should be allowed to worship, he said. The court cases with
regard to the disputes between the two factions should be freezed,
he said.

The synod assumes importance in the light of the ongoing factional
feud between
the Jacobite and Orthodox factions of the Malankara church over
several issues,
including distribution of church properties.

In the morning, Patriarch declared the ancient St George Jacobite
Syrian church
at Karingachira near Tripunithura here as Cathedral of the Jacobite
Church.
Established in AD 722, the St George church has witnessed several
historic
events in the history of the Malankara Church. The late Geevarghese
Mor
Gregorius Metropolitan, popularly known as `Parumala Thirumeni'
ascended the
first step of ordination at this church. The church structure is a
perfect blend
of Persian and Indian traditional architecture.

In the press conference the Patriarch said that his decision to
declare St
George Jacobite Church as a cathedral would not amount to violation
of the
Supreme Court judgment. ``It is a spiritual matter. My act cannot be
dubbed as a
violation of the Supreme Court directives,'' His Holiness said.

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KOTTAYAM: Echoing the views of the Pope of the Catholic Church,
Patriarch of
Antioch Mar Ignatius Zakka I Iwas on Sunday came down heavily on
abortion saying it was a crime committed by men and women.

In his speech declaring St Mary's Church at Manarcaud near here as a
universal
pilgrim centre and elevating it to the status of a cathedral, the
Patriarch said
mothers had a duty of offering babies to the world and grooming them
in a good
way and recalled that Virgin Mary was a role model for married and
unmarried men and women.

Addressing followers on the church premises after the Sunday Holy
Mass, the
Patriarch said that the Syrian Church attached much importance to
Virgin Mary
and her intercession between God and believers.

The Manarcaud St Mary's Church had become a great pilgrim centre
where thousands became blessed through prayers, the Patriarch said
and added that the miracles performed by Virgin Mary here were
uncountable. She was keeping the word of God and her life was a model
for married and unmarried people, he added.

The Patriarch then declared the Manarcaud church as a universal
pilgrim centre
and elevated it as a cathedral amid chants of `let Antioch-Malankara
ties last
for ever' by thousands of church followers.

The Patriarch's speech was conspicuous by the absence of any
reference to the
ongoing feud in the Malankara Church, in spite of the fact that the
headquarters
of the Orthodox Syrian Church is here.

Thanking the declaration on the Manarcaud church, Catholicos Baselius
Thomas I said that the Jacobite Church submitted itself to the Throne
of Antioch with
respect, obedience and allegiance of faith.

The criticism by the Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews II of the
Orthodox
Church against the Patriarch was like asking the latter to move from
the seat of
God to that of Satan, he said. The Catholicos was speaking as if some
evil
spirit had entered him, he said, but cautioned church followers not
to ridicule
the Orthodox faction under any provocation.

Earlier in the day, the Patriarch offered the Holy Mass with the
assistance of
Baselius Thomas I, other bishops of the Jacobite Church and the
Knanaya
Metropolitan. Mar Athanasios Eliya Bahi, secretary to the Patriarch,
Pathros Mar
Silvianos (Holms) and Malki Mar Milithios (Australia) also
participated.

This was the second time the Patriarch was visiting the Manarcaud
church. The
last one was during his India visit in 1982.

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MANARCADU, SEPT. 26. Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, the Patriarch of Antioch
and all the East, now on a visit here, has called against the medical
termination of pregnancy.
He was addressing the flock after prayers at the St. Mary's Jacobite
Syrian church here this morning.
Terming abortion a sin, the Patriarch said the killing of unborn
children was on the increase. He called upon all those who have been
party to medical termination of pregnancy to repent and receive
Eucharist as a means to cleanse themselves of the sin.
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St. Mary's Soonoro Church gets Cathedral status
By Our Staff Reporter

KOCHI, SEPT. 24. The St Mary's Soonoro Simhasana Church, Elamkulam,
will be
elevated to the status of a Cathedral on Sunday by the Patriarch of
Antioch and
all the East, Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, head of the Universal Syrian
Orthodox
Church.

This comes close on the heels of the St. George's Jacobite Syrian
Church,
Karingachira being declared as a Cathedral by the Patriarch on
Thursday.
Addressing mediapersons here today, Kuriakose Mor Yuliose
Metropolitan said that
the 30-year-old church will be the third Cathedral under the Jacobite
Syrian
Christian Church.

Pontifical Cathedral

"It has members from different dioceses and can be called a Pontifical
Cathedral, since it comes under the direct control of the Patriarch
of Antioch.
It will be the largest and most important place of worship of the
diocese in
Kochi city," he said.

"The church is all the more important since it has a piece of
`Soonoro' (robe)
of Virgin Mary. The present Patriarch had blessed the church in 1982
with the
`Soonoro' status. The building will be converted into a much bigger
one,
following the elevation of the church into a Cathedral," he said.The
land for
the church was donated free of cost by K. M. David of Ayyampilly. The
church
celebrates its feast in March, to remember the donation of `Soonoro'.
Among
Jacobite churches, the evening service was started for the first time
in the St.
Mary's Church. A residence for the Patriarch and a parish hall are
ready near
the church

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Jacobite faction severs all ties with Orthodox Church
Tuesday September 28 2004 10:37 IST

KOCHI: Leaving a historic stamp on the visit of Patriarch of Antioch
Mar
Ignatius Zakka I, the Mulanthuruthy Synod today officially declared
the total
severing of ties with the Orthodox Church, thus completing the
division of the
Malankara Syrian Church.

The Jacobite Syrian Christian Association meeting held at
Mulanthuruthy also
decided to recover all properties and churches from the Metropolitans
who had
left the Patriarch faction to join the Orthodox Church.

The meeting declared that those who had raised allegations against
the visit of
the Patriarch of Antioch would be treated as having left the
Malankara Church.

The Synod urged the Government to convene a meeting of the diocese
members of the disputed churches and to hold a plebiscite after which
these churches should be handed over to the majority faction. Or
else, the Government should make alternative arrangements for the
devotees to conduct religious rites, it said.

The meeting also declared that the Metropolitans or Catholicos did
not have any
claim over the properties of these churches and that they belonged to
the
members of those churches. The administration of these churches
should be
conducted according to the Constitution of the Jacobite Church,
prepared in
2002.

It also said the Government should take the initiative to remove the
priests
from some of the churches, which are still loyal to the Metropolitans
who left
the Syrian Churches. The Aluva Thrikunnathu Church, where Paulose Mor
Athanasious was buried, should be opened to the devotees.

Patriarch of Antioch Mar Iganathios Zakka I, who delivered the
presidential
address, said that the Mulanthuruthy church should be called as the
Jerusalem of
India in view of the church becoming a holy place with the second
synod also
being held at that place. The Malankara Syrian Church had proved that
it could
continue its democracy and tradition.

The Patriarch urged the devotees to continue the tradition of the
church and
become a role model for other churches. All the Metropolitans and
clergy should
abide by the Constitution on all church matters, he said.

The resolution of faith and allegiance was delivered by Paulose
Corepiscopa
Parathuvayalil; Jacobite Syrian Christian Church - 1876 to 2004 - a
Review by
Joseph Mor Gregoriose Metropolitan, submission of letter of tribute
by Youhanon
Mor Milithiose Metropolitan and key note address by Baseliose Thomas I
Catholicose. Thampu George Thuakalan was conferred the `Baretho
Maheero' title for his service to the Malankara Church.

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Orthodox faction a breakaway group'
By Our Staff Reporter
KOCHI, SEPT. 27. A meeting of the Church Association of the Jacobite
Syrian Church held at the Marthoman church, Mulanthuruthy, on Monday
declared that the Orthodox group of the Malankara Church was a
breakaway faction without any claim to Apostolic succession or
tradition.
The declaration formalises a split in the Malankara Church that has
seen faction feuds for over a century on questions of supremacy and
inheritance of the apostolic traditions.
The meeting took place at Mulanthuruthy, near here, which also hosted
the first Malankara Association in 1876. It was attended by 3,582
representatives from the Jacobite Church. The Patriarch of Antioch
and all the East and head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church,
Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, presided.
The 18 resolutions adopted by the Association were read out by Joseph
Mar Gregorios.
Hand of friendship
While formally bidding goodbye to the Orthodox faction, the
Association also extended a hand of friendship in Resolution 16. It
said that the See of Antioch was ready to recognise the Orthodox
faction as a sister Church if the latter relinquished its claims to
churches now under the Patriarchal faction and, in the spirit of
Christian charity, gave up pursuing court cases to create an
atmosphere of friendship.
Resolution 10 claimed that the Supreme Court had rejected the
Orthodox faction's claim that it was autocephalous - a Church on its
own. However, the faction continued to stick to its claim to being an
independent Church and hence, it is declared that the Orthodox group
is a breakaway faction.
Resolution 11 appealed to the State Government for help in creating
an atmosphere in which priests loyal to the See of Antioch could be
appointed in churches which were currently under priests owing
allegiance to metropolitans of the Orthodox faction.
Resolution 13 reiterated that the group led by Baselius Mar Thoma
Mathews II, which had questioned the visit of the Patriarch of
Antioch and continued to reject the supremacy of the Patriarch was
just a faction that had broken away from the mother Church.
The synod also reiterated that neither the Catholicos nor the
metropolitans had any right over the property of the parish churches.
The right over them rested with the public committees formed as per
the laws governing the parishes.
Resolution 14 said that churches that were now closed owing to the
faction feud should be opened for worship to both the groups. In case
of a dispute over this or church property, mediation of the
Government should be sought to hand over the administration to the
group enjoying the majority support in the church.
http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/28/stories/2004092808630500.htm

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St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Cheppaud, Alleppy Dist, Kerala, India.
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The late Malankara Metropolitan Paulose Mor Koorilos will be
canonised as Saint
by the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church. The Synod convened at
Karingachira
Church in the presence of the Patriarch H.H. Ignatius Zakka I Iwas,
ordered to
start the process for this declaration.

The declaration is based on the believers' witnessing of the miracles
happened
through the intercession of Mor Coorilos, who is entombed in
Panampadi Martha
Mariam Church. A special commission will study the witnesses and will
give a
report to the Episcopal Synod, who in turn will finally decide on the
declaration.

Mor Koorilos, who born on 20th Vrichikam 1852, as the son of
Mulanthuruthy
Kandanad Thozhuppadan Kochuparambil Thomas, received his ordination
as a deacon at the age of nine, from the then Antiochian
representative Mor Euyakim
Koorilos. He continued his syriac education under the Malpans
Pallithitta
Geevarghese Kathanar and Koonappillil Geevarghese Kathanar.

Becoming a priest at the age of 16, his first Holy Qurbano was
celebrated at the
Kandanad Church. He became a Ramban at the age of 25 and given charge
of the Vettikkal Dayara. He traveled to the Holy Lands along with
Parumala Kochu
Thirumeni and after his return, joined at the Old Seminary at
Kottayam, when he
was deputed to oversee the construction of Trivandrum St.George
Church, by the then Malankara Metropolitan.

On 31st May 1908, Ramban Paulose was ordained as Bishop Paulose Mor
Coorilose, along with Vattasseril Geevarghese Malapan, at Sehion
malika in Jerusalem by the then Patriarch Abdoloho (Abdulla II). He
continued the Church service along with the Late Michael Dionasius
Metropolitan.

Mor Koorilose was commented for his simplicity and meekness as well
as for his
observance of lent, prayer and holding the true belief of the Syrian
Church. In
1911, Mor Koorilos was selected as the Malankara Metropolitan at the
Jacobite
Association held at Aluva Thrukkunnathu Seminary, which was presided
by the then Patriarch Abdoloho. On 14th December 1917, Mor Koorilose
went to his heavenly abode and was entombed at Panampadi Church at
Kottayam.

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Cheppaud, Alleppy Dist, Kerala, India.
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KOCHI: In an atmosphere charged with prayers and hymns, the
consecration of myron (holy oil) was held at the ancient St Thomas
Church (Marthoma Cheria Palli) at Kothamangalam on Saturday.

Tens of thousands of Jacobite Church members thronged the church
premises to witness the rare ritual.

Myron, the holy oil, is used to anoint persons receiving baptism by
water. It represents the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The ritual, described as ``a great mystery'' in theological circles
and among the Fathers of Churches, was led by Patriarch of Antioch
Mar Ignatius Zakka I. The five-hour-long ritual was also a
proclamation by the Syrian Jacobite Church reaffirming its faith on
the tradition of Antioch.

The consecration of myron was held in two phases. In the first, the
`preparations' prior to the consecration was held. Recalling how John
the Baptist prepared the way for the coming of Jesus Christ, the
deacons and the priests took out a procession around the church.

The second procession consisted of deacons, priests, 12 metropolitans
of the Church and the high priest (the Patriarch) with the holy oil
in his hand.

The second stage of the ritual was the sanctification of the holy oil
by offering special prayers. According to belief, the high priest,
through his prayers, is expected to bring in all the dynamism of the
Holy Spirit to the oil.

After the sanctification of the holy oil, the Patriarch blessed the
world by spraying it in four directions. As a fulfillment of the
sacrament, Holy Qurbana by 13 celebrants was said at a specially set
up 'madbaha' on the church premises.

It is after an interval of 22 years that consecration of Holy Myron
is held in the Malankara Church. The ritual was last performed at
Manarcaud St Mary's church in 1982.

Catholicos Baselios Thomas I assisted the Patriarch in leading the
ritual.

Joseph Mar Gregorios, Yoohanon Mar Philexinos, Geevarghese Mar
Policarpus, Thomas Mar Thimotheos, Kuriakose Mar Euliyos, Marcose Mar
Coorilos, Mathews Mar Evanios, Gheevarghese Mar Dionysius, Kuirakose
Mar Deoscorus, Geevarghese Mar Athanasius, Yoohanon Mar Milithios,
Kuriakose Mar Theophilos and Kuriakose Mar Sevarios were the
metropolitans who participated in the consecration.
http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?
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St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Cheppaud, Alleppy Dist, Kerala, India.
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KOCHI, SEPT. 21. The scenic Marine Drive and an enthusiastic
gathering of more than 50,000 people provided the perfect ambience to
the beginning of the silver jubilee celebrations of the ordination of
the head of the Universal Syrian
Orthodox Church, the Patriarch of Antioch and all the East,Ignatius
Zakka I
Iwas.

Huge gathering

The faithful had begun to converge on the Marine Drive early in the
afternoon
for the programme that began after 4 p. m. The huge canopy that was
erected on
the Marine Drive ground was overflowing with people eager to have a
glimpse of
the spiritual head of the Syrian Orthodox Church.

Dignitaries were taken to the dais, 10 feet high, with the help of an
elevator
even as the Patriarch arrived on a motorised chariot to spirited
greetings from
the faithful.

The meeting was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Oommen Chandy, who
said that he was happy and proud to be part of the celebrations. He
recalled that the
previous two visits of the Patriarch had raised a lot of heat and
dust but after
the visits they had died down.

Welcomed

Earlier, Joseph Gregorios, Metropolitan welcomed the gathering.
Baseliose Thomas I, Catholicos, said in his presidential address that
it was not to raise
controversies or to make quarrels that such occasions should be used.

Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil, head of the Syro-Malabar Church conveyed
his
greetings on behalf of the Catholic community in the State.

The Industries Minister, P. K. Kunhalikutty, the Minister for
Fisheries, Dominic
Presentation, Sebastian Paul, MP; K. V. Thomas, T. M. Jacob and Saju
Paul, MLAs; O. Rajagopal, former Union Minister of State for
Railways; the UDF convener, P. P. Thankachan; the SNDP Yogam General
Secretary Vellappally Natesan; Philip Mathew, chairman of the Press
Trust of India and businessman, Yusuf Ali, were among those who
participated in the public meeting.

http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/22/stories/2004092214550300.htm

In HIS Love
Thomas Daniel (Reji)
St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Cheppaud, Alleppy (dist), Kerala, India.
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The book titled 'The Syrian Orthodox Church Calendar' released His
Holiness the Patriarch on September 22nd released the book
titled  "The Syrian Orthodox Church Calendar" by accepting the first
copy from His Beatitude the Catholicos at the public meeting held at
Manjanikkara.

This book compiled and edited by Fr. (Dr.) Mani Rajan, contains the
dates of feasts of the saints,fasts and festivals of the Church,
dates of movable feats for the 21st century as per Julian and
Gregorian Calendars and articles related to the origin and evolution
of the Church Calendar.

The Church Calendar published in the 14th century by the monk-priest
Saliba bar Khayrun of Hah, made available to the publishers by His
Eminence Mor Julius Kuriakose Metropolitan, the first secretary to
His Holiness the Patriarch, is the main source of this work. The
feast date of saints has been updated as of today.

Pages 128 (English)
Publishers: Travancore Syriac Orthodox Publishers, Kottayam – 686004,
Kerala,India. email: tsop@..., Tel: 0481-3100179,
9447315914

For Copies of the book, contact:-
1. Mor Ignathios Dayro, Manjanikkara
2. Mor Julius Book Centre, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Kottayam
3. Rev. Fr. Thomas, Vicar, Mulanthuruthy Marthoman Church
4. M.S.O.T. Seminary Book Stall, Udayagiri
5. M.G.O.C.S.M. Book Stall, near CMS College, Kottayam
6. Orthodox Book Centre, 1st floor, M.D. Commercial Centre, Kottayam

To view the pictures of the said function and the cover page of the
calendar please visit News section of Apostolic Visit -2004
http://ApostolicVisit.cjb.net
or http://ApostolicVisit2004.cjb.net

Source
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Thomas Daniel (Reji)
St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Cheppaud, Alleppy Dist, Kerala, India.
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Muslims on the west side of Baghdad also expressed shock at another
attack which targeted the Saint Thomas Syrian Orthodox church in the
affluent Mansour area.

"I do not think an Iraqi who would do this," said Ahmed Nazem,with
his wife stood nearby still in her slippers and night gown.

"If it was an Iraqi then he must be completely brainwashed because I
see no
reason or purpose for such a horrible act."

The facade of Saint Thomas was completely blown away in what
appeared to be
a drop-and-run attack similar to the one that targeted the four
other churches.

Scraps of red velvet drapes that used to adorn the front windows lay
under heaps of concrete.

"People, it is only stone, we will rebuild it again," said an
elderly man who identified himself as Milad while labourers around
him carried out pews and rolled-up carpets from inside the church.

Grief-stricken parishioners gathered in the courtyard, where a woman
crossed herself before rushing in tears towards Dina Khalil, the
priest's wife. "I am fine, fine," said a tearful Khalil, who was
with her husband at their home next to the church at the time of the
blast.

She said she felt the whole house shake from the power of the blast
which shattered all the windows.

A few blocks another church, Saint Joseph, was hit with a home-made
bomb that caused minor damage to the facade.

"Muslims and Christians have been living here in harmony for
hundreds of years," said Father Gabriel Shamami.

"I don't think Iraqis would do this especially during Ramadan."

Two other churches in the southern Doura district were also targeted
with homemade bombs that caused some damage, according to Father
Faris Toma of Saint Paul and Peter church in the same area.

Source: http://www.turkishpress.com/sections/world/ October 17 2004-
10-17

Posted By
Thomas Daniel (Reji)
St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Cheppaud, Alleppy Dist, Kerala, India.
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Dear Thomas,

I dare say that Suryoyo list members as well as myself would also be
interested to receive details of all other Syriac related titles
published by yourselves in India in the last decade or so. Are there any
details of such publications posted on the internet?

Personally, I am particularly interested in printed editions of
classical Syriac works made from manuscripts in India. Access to these
manuscripts is not really possible from the West unless they are edited
and printed locally in Kerala. I would appreciate any help you can offer
on this subject.

In Christ // bameshiha sagi shalem
Steven.

Thomas Daniel wrote:

>
>The book titled 'The Syrian Orthodox Church Calendar' released His
>Holiness the Patriarch on September 22nd released the book
>titled  "The Syrian Orthodox Church Calendar" by accepting the first
>copy from His Beatitude the Catholicos at the public meeting held at
>Manjanikkara.
>
>This book compiled and edited by Fr. (Dr.) Mani Rajan, contains the
>dates of feasts of the saints,fasts and festivals of the Church,
>dates of movable feats for the 21st century as per Julian and
>Gregorian Calendars and articles related to the origin and evolution
>of the Church Calendar.
>
>The Church Calendar published in the 14th century by the monk-priest
>Saliba bar Khayrun of Hah, made available to the publishers by His
>Eminence Mor Julius Kuriakose Metropolitan, the first secretary to
>His Holiness the Patriarch, is the main source of this work. The
>feast date of saints has been updated as of today.
>
>Pages 128 (English)
>Publishers: Travancore Syriac Orthodox Publishers, Kottayam – 686004,
>Kerala,India. email: tsop@..., Tel: 0481-3100179,
>9447315914
>
>For Copies of the book, contact:-
>1. Mor Ignathios Dayro, Manjanikkara
>2. Mor Julius Book Centre, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Kottayam
>3. Rev. Fr. Thomas, Vicar, Mulanthuruthy Marthoman Church
>4. M.S.O.T. Seminary Book Stall, Udayagiri
>5. M.G.O.C.S.M. Book Stall, near CMS College, Kottayam
>6. Orthodox Book Centre, 1st floor, M.D. Commercial Centre, Kottayam
>
>To view the pictures of the said function and the cover page of the
>calendar please visit News section of Apostolic Visit -2004
>http://ApostolicVisit.cjb.net
>or http://ApostolicVisit2004.cjb.net
>
>Source
>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCM-FORUM/message/5106
>
>Thomas Daniel (Reji)
>St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
>Cheppaud, Alleppy Dist, Kerala, India.
>http://groups.msn.com/StGeorgeSyrianOrthodoxChurchCheppaud
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Suryoyo Online:
>Online Journal of Syrian Orthodox Church, Syriac Studies and Arameans
>http://www.suryoyo-online.org/
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
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Almanya Arami (Süryani) Federasyonu (FASD) e.V.

Basın Açıklaması

Süryani Soykırımı Seyfo’nun (= Kılıç) 90. yıldönümü

„Biz Süryaniler (Aramiler) de katledildik.“

Gerçeği bilmeyen sadece bir aptaldır.

Ama gerçeği bilipte onu yalanlayan bir mücrimdir.

Berthold Brecht

Süryani dil ve edebiyatında 1914/15 soykırımı, Seyfo (=Kılıç) diye adlandırılmaktadır. Gerçi Süryani hıristiyanlar tarihte bu gibi bir çok gaddarlıkları yaşadılar ama en feci olanı 1914/15 yıllarında vuku bulan ‘Seyfo’ dur. Bu yıllarda 20. yüzyılın ilk katliamı, Genç Türkler, Kürt Birlikleri ve tahrik edilmiş islamist gruplar, aralarında Mezopotamya Arami-Süryanilerininde (Süryani Ortodoks, Süryani Katolik, Süryani Protestan, Süryani Keldani, ve bugün Asur Kilisesi olarak bilinen Doğu Süryani Nestori Kileseleri mensuplarının) bulunduğu hıristiyan halklara karşı yapılan soykırımdır.

Birkaç hafta içerisinde bütün hıristiyanların toptan katlini içeren cinayet planı Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nda hazırlanıp yayıldı. Hıristiyan aydın kesimi, kilise erkanları, patrikler, metropolitler ve papazlar tutuklanarak işkence edildi ve hunharca katledildi. Geri kalan halk, insanın tahammül edemeyeceği metodlarla soyularak, taşlanarak, azaba tabi tutularak ve bir hayvan gibi canlı canlı boğazlanarak öldürüldü. Zamanın Diyarbakır Valisi’nin Talat Paşa’ya gönderdiği bir telgrafta, kışkırtılan islamistlerin geceleyin 700 hıristiyanı şehir dışına çıkararak koyun keser gibi başlarını kestiklerini yazıyor.

Kadınlar ve kızlar tecavüze uğradı, zorla evlendirildi, zorla müslümanlaştırıldı yada köle olarak satıldı. Hıristiyanların büyük bir kesimi de çölün çoraklığı ve dağların zor aşılan patika yollarından komşu ülkelere sürüldü. Birçok kilise, manastır ve köy talan edilerek yakıldı ve yerle bir edildi.

1915 katliamından önceki dönemde hıristiyan nüfusu Türkiyenin % 33’ünü oluştururken 1924 yılına kadar 4’te 3’ünün katledilmesi ve sürgün edilmesiyle, bugün Türkiyede oluşturdukları oran % 0,1’lere kadar azalmıştır.

Bu soykırımda Süryani Arami halkından 500.000, Ermeni halkından 1.500.000 kişi hayatlarını kaybetti. Türkiye’nin Güneydoğusunda bugün yaşayan Süryani nüfusu 3000’i geçmemektedir. Birinci Dünya Savaşından sonra da onbinlerce insan sürgün edilmek üzere toplanma kamplarına alındı. Geri kalan hıristiyanların yaşamlarını daha da zorlaştırmak için yüksek vergilere tabi tutuldular. Binlerce Süryani canlarını kurtarmak için vatanlarını terk etmek zorunda kalarak Dünyanın değişik ülkelerinde dağınık bir halde yaşamaktadırlar. Süryanilerin birçok yerleşim merkezi talan edildi, yıkıldı ve harabelere çevrildi. Emlak sahipleri mülkiyetten ıskat edilerek, mülk istimlak edildi.

Bu soykırımın sendromunu bütün doğu hıristiyanları bugün de yaşamakta ve tarihi gerçeklerle karşı karşıya ve yalnız bırakılmaktadırlar. Bu soykırımı Türkiye, bugüne kadar inkar etmekte ve böyle bir iddiada bulunan herkesi cezalandırmaktadır. Bu örneği Papaz Yusuf Akbulut’un 2000 yılında mahkemeye karşı çıkarılmasında görmekteyiz. Buna rağmen bu soykırım bugün dahi bir çok insan tarafından bilinmediğinden, bütün batılı kamuoyunun dikkatini bu acılı kaderimize çekme ihtiyacını görmekteyiz.

Taleplerimiz:

1. Süryanilere uygulanan soykırımın kabulu ve telafısi
2. Özellikle soykırım hakkında olmak üzere Türkiye’de fikir özgürlüğü
3. Türkiye’de Süryani halkının etnik bir azınlık olarak kabulu
4. Türkiye’nin Güneydoğusunda son 30 yılda hıristiyanlara karşı işlenen, bütün siyasi amaçlı ve faili meçhul bırakılmış cinayetlerin aydınlatılması
5. Süryanice yazı ve konuşma dilini engelleyen bütün yasakların kaldırılması
6. Süryani okullarının tümünün açılması ve Süryanice konuşma ve yazı dilinin teşviki
7. Süryanilere Kültürel dernek açma, gazete, dergi, kitap, radyo ve televizyon gibi yazınsal ve görsel medyanın anadilde yayın haklarının tanınması
8. Kiliselerin geri iadesi ve restore edilmesi için Türk Devleti’nin mali yardımda bulunması
9. Güneydoğu’da yaşayan Süryani yerleşim merkezlerine altyapı sağlanması
10. Hıristiyanlara ait olup haksız yere el konmuş ve istimlak edilmiş bütün mal, mülk ve arazilerin iadesi

Süryani Arami Federasyonu,  Alman kamuoyuna, basınına, hükümetine, siyasi partilerine; Avrupa Birliği’ne ve İnsan Hakları Organizasyonlarına, takip edilmekte ve hiç bir koruması olmayan bu hıristiyan Süryanilerin insani davasında, destek vermelerine ve sağlamalarına çağrıda bulunmaktadır.

Köln, 23.04.2005

Almanya Arami (Süryani) Federasyonu (FASD) e.V.

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