Rev. Fr. Abraham Kalakkudi called to eternal rest

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Rev. Fr. Abraham Kalakkudi called to eternal rest

 

Rev. Fr. Abraham Kalakkudi, one of the senior Priests of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, was called to eternal rest on 24 May 2012. He was 84 years old.

Fr. Abraham was born in 1928 as the son of late Ninan and Eliyamma. He was ordained a priest in 1952. He served in several parishes in the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla – St. John’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Vennikulam, Thelliyoor, Thachmom, Pandanad, Thiruvanvandoor, Nedumpuram, Amichakari, Kumbanad, Eraviperoor,Kurisumuttom, Kumblamthanam, Poovathoor, Koipuram and Vengal.He had his higher studies in Rome in 1953. He also served as the Secretary to the Bishop, Chancellor of the Eparchy, Director of Social Service Society, Deputy Secretary of CBCI in Delhi, Asst. Director of P.O.C, Rector and Vice-Rector Infant Mary’s Minor Seminary Tiruvalla, Professor in the Minor Seminaries in Tiruvalla and Muvattupuzha.

The funeral ceremony will be held at St. Thomas Malankara Catholic Church, Vennikulam on Monday 28 May 2012. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos will be the chief celebrant of the funeral ceremony.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

New Provincial body of Bethany Navjyothy Province elected

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New Provincial body of Bethany Navjyothy Province elected

The 5th Provincial Synaxis of the Bethany Navjyothy Province held at Desom Provincial Ashram on 16th April 2012, has elected the following office bearers as the Provincial Body.

Provincial Superior : Fr. Mathai Kadavil OIC
Councillor I : Fr. George Thomas Kallunkal OIC
Councillor II : Fr. Varghese Tharamuttom OIC
Councillor III : Fr. Ninan Cherupuzhathottathil OIC
Councillor IV : Fr. Mathew C. Augustine OIC
Secretary : Fr. Mathew Modiyil OIC
Procurator : Fr. Mathew C. Augustine OIC

New Provincial body of Bethany Navajeevan Province elected

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New Provincial body of Bethany Navajeevan Province elected

 

The fifth provincial synaxis of Bethany Navajeevan Province has elected the following members in the Provincial body.

Provincial Superior : Very Rev. Fr. Jose Kuruvila Peedikayil OIC
Councillor I : Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Kuttiyil OIC
Councillor II : Rev Fr. Varghese VijayanandOIC
Councillor III : Rev Fr. John Vianney K OIC
Councillor IV : Rev Fr. Mathew Parackal OIC
Secretary : Rev. Fr. James Illitharayil OIC
Procurator : Rev. Fr. Chrysostom K OIC

Major Archbishop Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos urged the Indian Christians to become open minded.

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Major Archbishop Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos urged the Indian Christians to become open minded.

Bengaluru: The “so called” Christian persecutions allegedly taking place in India are only “fragmented and provisional” and reports on them are exaggerated, says the head of the Syro-Malankara Church, one of the three ritual Churches in India.

“We have to acknowledge that India’s vast majority of Hindus has protected us from the time Christianity arrived in India,” Major Archbishop Baselios Mar Cleemis told the opening session of Mission Congress the Conference of Religious India organized at Bangalore. Few states in the country such as Orissa, Karnataka and Gujarat have witnessed Christian persecution in the past.
Some 300 priests, brothers and nuns are taking part in the April 17-18 event that has chosen the theme, “Let your light shine brighter.”

Major Archbishop Cleemis in his keynote urged the Indian Christians to become open minded and respectful to Hindus and not to view them as a threat to the Christian community in India.

Major Archbishop Cleemis, who has a doctorate in ecumenical theology, said Catholic Church is grounded on the vocation of evangelization. “The gift of faith is free and so we must share it freely,” he told the participants. He noted that witnessing to an ‘’authentic Christian faith’’ is evangelization.

The Major Archbishop highlighted preaching, verbal proclamation, Christian worship, multiple means of communication and utilization of Church institutions such as educational and healthcare institutions as the best means to spread the gospel message.

Cardinal Oswald Gracias, president of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, who opened the congress at Dharmaram College campus, underscored the need to begin evangelization from “ourselves.” The Church needs to be evangelized and then evangelization must happen among those who believe and those who do not by telling the story of Jesus, he said. He noted culture, economy, civics and politics need to be based on ethical and gospel values if they have to benefit people. Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bangalore, who attended the opening session, regretted that secularization of Church institutions has become a major hurdle in promoting Christian values and evangelization. He called the church to involve and engage in the neighborhood and cultivate a sense of belonging among people to strengthen the ecclesiastical communion in India. President of the CRI priests section Carmelite of Mary Immaculate Father Jose Panthaplamthottiyil, said that “our light must shine brighter among the poor and the marginalized” if Christ’s message is to take roots in India. A message from Cardinal Fernando Filoni, prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, was also read at the meeting. The inaugural meeting was followed by Holy Mass in Latin.

Three presentations, including the one on “Evangelization through youth ministry,” were made in the afternoon. The Congress will conclude with five presentations, a Mission Congress Message and planting of Mission Tree.

Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee Celebration of Rev. Fr. Cherian Panicker

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Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee Celebration of Rev. Fr. Cherian Panicker

 

Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee Celebration of Rev. Fr. Cherian Panicker (1962 – 2012) of the Eparchy of Mavelikara began at St. George Malankara Catholic Church, Karichal, on 17 April 2012. After his ordination, he has served many parishes in the Archdiocese of Trivandrum and the Eparchies of Marthandom, Mavelikara and Pathanamthitta. The jubilee year was inaugurated by Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios. The celebrations started with Holy Qurbono celebrated by the jubilarian. Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios, the Curia Bishop, delivered homily during the Holy Qurbono. Representatives of socio-religious communities, many Rev. Priests, Rev. Sisters and faithful felicitated him. The celebrations ended with agape.

Rev. Dr. Jacob Thekkeparambil Honoured by the French Government

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Rev. Dr. Jacob Thekkeparambil Honoured by the French Government

Rev. Dr. Jacob Thekkeparambil, Director of St. Ephraem Ecumenical Research Institute (SEERI), Kottayam, was honoured by the “Chevalier in the Order of Academic Palms” by the French Government on 14 April 2012 at SEERI Auditorium, Kottayam. It was given in recognition to the remarkable work done by him for the research and study in Syrian language in collaboration with the famous universities of France and other scholars. This award was established by Napolean Bonappart the French Emperor, for the contributions in the educational and research field. France Varishye, the French Ambassador in India, gave the award to Rev. Dr. Jacob. Many dignitaries from religious, political and cultural fields felicitated him during the auspicious assembly.

Rev. Dr. Thekkeparambil had his priestly formation in the minor seminary, Tiruvalla and Papal Seminary Pune. He had his Doctorate from Catholic University, Paris. He is the Founder Director of St.Ephrem Eccumenical research Institute, (SEERI) Kottayam. He is well versed in Greek, French, Latin and Arab languages. Last year He was invested with the title “Malpano Rabo.”

Kilukilam -2012 started

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Kilukilam -2012 started

 

Kilukilam -2012, the five day summer camp for children organized by Malankara Social Service Society (MSSS) was inaugurated by Sri. Sasi Tharoor M.P at Srothas Hall, St. Mary’s Campus, Pattom on 10 April 2012. During the inaugural meeting Rev. Fr.  John Vilayil (Director, MSSS), welcomed the gathering. It was presided over by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Anthonios (Curia Bishop). Children from 96 units of MSSS are participating in the camp. Eminent personalities from related fields will  handle the sessions which focus on the integral development of the children. During the meeting Mr. Kishore (Program co-ordinator of MSSS) express the words of gratitude.

Feast of Commemoration of Bishop Lawrence mar Ephrem

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Feast of Commemoration of Bishop Lawrence mar Ephrem

 

The Padayatra in commemoration of Most Rev. Lawrence Mar Ephraem, the first Bishop of Marthandom started from St. Sebastian’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Church Vellelumbu (Mar Ephrem Nagar). The Padayatra began with the Holy Qurbono, offered by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Vincent Mar Paulose, the Bishop of Marthandam. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr.Samuel Mar Irenios, Auxiliary Bishop of Trivandrum gave commemoration message before the starting of padayatra. The Padayatra was organized by the MCA officials of the Eparchy of Marthandom. The padayatrees will reach at the Tomb at the Christuraja Cathedral at Marthandam on 10 May, 2012, the main day of Commemoration. It will be followed by Holy Qurbono, Dhoopaprathana and Nercha. Many priests, Rev. Sisters, and many lay faithful were present during the flag-off ceremony.

Patriarch-Cardinal Ignace Moussa I Daoud called to Eternal Rest

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Patriarch-Cardinal Ignace Moussa I Daoud called to Eternal Rest

 

Cardinal Ignace Moussa I Daoud was born on 18 September 1930 in Meskaneh, Syria. He was ordained a priest on 17 October 1954 and took a licentiate in canon law from the Pontifical Lateran University, Rome. On 2 July 1977 he was elected as the Bishop of Cairo (Egypt) by the Syrian Patriarchal Synod and confirmed by His Holiness Pope Paul VI on 22 July 1977. He was Ordained a Bishop on 18 September. He was a member of the Commission for the Revision of the Eastern Code of Canon Law and chaired the commission that translated the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches into Arabic. On 1 July 1994 he was appointed the Archbishop of Homs for Syrians, Syria. On 13 October 1998 he was elected Patriarch of Antioch for the Syrian Catholics and enthroned on 25 October. His Beatitude was appointed by His Holiness Pope John Paul II as Perfect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches on 25 November 2000. His Beatitude was elevated to the rank of Cardinal by His Holiness Pope John Paul II in the Consistory of 21 February 2001.

His Beatitude Cardinal Ignace Moussa Daoud is a close friend of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. It is during his tenure as the prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church was raised to a Major Archiepiscopal Church. His Beatitude laid the foundation stone for St. John’s Cathedral, Tiruvalla on 28 December 2000. His Beatitude officiated the Sunthroniso of His Beatitude Cyril Baselios as the first Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Major Archiepiscopal Church on 14 May 2005 at St.Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum. His Beatitude blessed the foundation stone of the Catholicate Centre, Trivandrum on 15 May 2005. His Beatitude became Perfect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches on 9 June 2007.

The funeral ceremony will be held at Vatican. His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius, the Bishop of USA will represent the Holy Episcopal Synod of our church and His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos during the funeral service.

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church expresses its deep sentiments and Prayers on the Demise of His Beatitude- Cardinal Ignace Moussa Daoud. May God give eternal bliss!

Bar Itho Kashiro C.T. Simon Called to Eternal Rest

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Bar Itho Kashiro C.T. Simon Called to Eternal Rest

 

Bar Itho Kashiro C.T. Simon, a Diligent Son of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church called to heavenly bliss on 2 April 2012. He belongs to the St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Hennur. He was an active member of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Community in and around Bangalore. Mrs. Mariamma is his wife. His daughters are Sarah Hormis and Mary Joseph Simon.

The funeral service will begin at 9. am on 4 April 2012 at his residence. The burial will be held at Kalpally Cemetery. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos will preside over the funeral Service. His Excellency Most Rev. Jacob Mar Barnabas, the Bishop of the Extraterritorial Region in India also will be present during the funeral service.

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church expresses its deep condolence. May His Soul Rest In Peace!

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