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H.H. IGNATIUS
ZAKKA-I
Patriarch of the Apostolic See
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PATRIARCHAL
ENCYCLICAL
OF LENT - 2010
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DOĞU’NUN IŞIĞI ABU’L FARAÇ
THE LIGHT OF THE EAST ABU’L FARAC
One
of
the most comprehensive
book
about Bar Ebroyo
available so far
in
any
languages
has
been published recently by name
DOĞU’NUN IŞIĞI ABU’L FARAÇ (The Light of The East Abu’l Farac).
The
book which is written in Turkish
has been prepared
by
Mrs.
Sara Tanoglu and
Dr.
İshak Tanoglu.
Author's
note on the book:
With this book we aimed to give examples from the Works of Bar
Ebroyo. You can find example parts from Bar Ebroyo’s 12 books in
it. There are the writings of the experts who are interested in
him, informations about the birth place of Bar Ebroyo. An
investigation and research result that he is from Elazığ (not
from Malatya) and pictures and maps of the area of his birth
place named Kuşsarayı, also the pictures of monasteries in the
area, pictures which are belong to Syrian Culture, pictures of
manuscripts of his books can be found in the book.
Our Holy Patriarch
Ignatius Zakka-I
Iwas
wrote appreciation writing to us for this book.
In the cover of our book you can also find the opportunity to
see Bar Ebroyo’s charcoal picture which can not be seen in
another place. This is the first time that you see this Picture
of him. This picture was drown in Elazıg and still in the church
of Gregorios in Elazığ. The book
consists of
422 pages, 40 pages coloured and it is 23x23 cm.
Namely I can say that it is the first and only comprehensive
book about Works of Bar Ebroyo in all over the world. It
is an encyclopedia of Bar Ebroyo Abul Faraç.
If anybody wants to buy
it he/she can contact with me from my mail adress:
saratanoglu@superonline.com.
The revenue of book has
been donated to Harput Virgin Mary Church.
MESSAGE FROM HIS HOLINESS
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HOLY FATHER CONSECRATED THE MOR
GABRIEL CHURCH
& SYRIAC CENTRE IN MOUNT LEBANON
MOUNT LEBANON:
His Holiness the Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka-I Iwas
celebrated the consecration of the Mor Gabriel Church and the
Syriac Center in Ajaltoun – Kesrwan – Mount Lebanon on August 8,
2010.
It is a pioneer center in the Syrian orthodox church of
Antioch, and one of the most important projects of the
Archdiocese of Mount Lebanon. It stands in the town of Ajaltoun,
the capital city of Kesrwan and is 15 km away from the coastal
city of Jounieh and 30 km to the north away from Beirut, the
capital of Lebanon, admits most of the villages and towns in the
mountain. Anyone going up the mountains or down to the coast passes
through this town –Ajaltoun- the center is 50 m away from the
highway.
Newly consecrated
Mor Gabriel church & Syriac Centre
Photos from the
Consecration ceremony
View
more photos of consecration at SOCMNet.org
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DEAD SEA SCROLLS IN A NEW LIGHT
Posted by Adam Wills
Bruce Zuckerman, USC professor of religion and linguistics, with
Dead Sea Scrolls fragments at Syrian Orthodox church
in Teaneck, N.J.
Photo by Kenneth Zuckerman
Dead Sea Scrolls scholar Bruce Zuckerman, a USC religion and
linguistics professor, is using reflectance transformation
imaging (RTI) to examine Dead Sea Scroll fragments. According to
a recent article in the New Jersey Jewish Standard, Zuckerman is
hoping to take his tech to Fort Worth, Texas later this month to
record a fragment collection.
Last August, Zuckerman and other West Semitic Research Project (WSRP)
members took their advanced imaging methods to a Syrian Orthodox
church in Teaneck, N.J., where they photographed scroll
fragments that have been locked inside the church�s vault since
1949, two years after the discovery of the scrolls in a Judaean
desert cave.
While the primary aim of the project is to ensure the
conservation of the fragments, the team is also getting to see
the scrolls in an all new light, revealing details about its
origins
Read more....
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METROPOLITAN CONSECRATION CENTENARY
OF ST. ATHANSIOUS
VALIYA THIRUMENI CONCLUDED
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Photos
Aluva, INDIA:
Metropolitan consecration centenary of St. Paulose Mor Athanasious,
concluded with an amazing function held at Aluva municipal Town Hall
yesterday. Thousands of faithful thronged into Aluva & the town Hall
found it difficult to accommodate the crowd out there. H.B
Catholicos Baselious Thomas-I presided over the meeting. Hon.
Cabinet Minister of Central Government, Vayalar Ravi inaugurated the
meeting. In his speech honorable minister praised the Holy Jacobite
Syrian Orthodox Church for her care & helping hands for the poor and
needy. H.G Joseph Mor Gregorious (Metropolitan of Kochi Diocese &
Secretary of Holy Synod in India) delivered the welcome note. H.G.
Mathews Mor Ivanious (Metropolitan of Kandanad Diocese) read the
Holy Apostolic Bull from H.H. Ignatious Zakka-I Iwas, the Patriarch
of Antioch & All the East and the supreme head of the Universal
Syriac Orthodox Church. H.G Mathews Mor Thevodosious (Metropolitan
of Kollam Diocese) read the faith proclamation.
H.G. Kuriakose Mor Theophilose (Metropolitan of central Europe &
Resident metropolitan of MSOT seminary) introduced the St.
Athanasious award winners for the audience. H.G. Geevarghese Mor
Coorilose (Metrapolitian of Niranam & Patriarchal Vicar of UK
diocese) delivered the speech introducing the charitable and social
welfare initiatives started by the Holy Jacobite Syrian Orthodox
Church. A Souvenir on the life and times of St. Athanasious Valiya
Thirumeni was published by handing over a copy to Metropolitan H.G.
Mathews Mor Aphrem.
H.B. Catholicos Baselious Thomas-I inaugurated the "St. Athanasious
Vision foundation" by handing over promissory note for donating
H.B's eyes to
Padma Shree
Chevalier Dr. Tony Fernadez.
Release of souvenir
published in memory of the Metropolitan Consecration
centenary of St.
Athanasious Valiya Thirumeni
' Padma
Bhushan'
Dr. P K Warrier,
'Padma Shree'
Chevalier Dr. Tony Fernandez & PadmaShri Dr. Pucadiyil Ittoop John
were honoured with St. Athanasious Award on this special occasion.
The Kerala state football coach M.M. Jacob was also honoured at
this occasion.First house build as part of distributing 100 houses for the needy
was held during the program. Tree saplings were distributed as part
of planting one lakh trees this year. Ministers of State, Members of
Indian Parliaments and State legislative assembly & other
respectable dignitaries from all walks of life participated and
delivered the felicitation speeches. Message from Chief Minister of
the state of Kerala was read out in the function by Mr. Saju Paul
MLA. Metropolitans of the Holy Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church,
hundreds of Priests & Nuns were also present for the function.
Source: Malankara
Syriac Voice
http://www.SaintAthanasious.org/
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TWO SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHURCHES REOPENED IN
TURKEY AFTER 30 YEARS
Ankara (Asia News/Agencies)
- After 30 years, the Syrian Orthodox Church of
Mor Esayo and
Mor
Kuryakus were reopened yesterday in the village of Midyat's Yemisli
in the region of Mardin, south-eastern Turkey.
Mor Esayo and Mor Kuryakus respectively of the fourth and sixth
centuries, had been closed since the 1980s and were restored by 72
Syrian families, who spent 600 thousand Turkish lira (about 300
thousand euros).
Hundreds of people belonging to the Syrian Orthodox communities from
around the world attended the inaugural Mass presided by Mor
Timetheos Samuel Aktas, Metropolitan Bishop of Tur Abdin. In Turkey,
the Syrian Orthodox church has 5 thousand faithful.
Tuma Çelik vice-president of the European Syriac Association, spoke
at the ceremony: "The Syrians who live in countries far from their
land - he said - actually live here in mind and spirit. Want to
return to rest in this land". "The existence of the Syrians in
Turkey - he added - is not recognized by the Constitution, it should
be. If the government build infrastructure to improve the social,
cultural and economic conditions, that the Syrians who return will
grow quickly".
Sources told AsiaNews that "in eastern Turkey, the Syrian Orthodox
community is very active and that Ankara is making positive
overtures towards them."
Source
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Hon. Justice (Retd.) Dr. K Narayana Kurup inaugurated The
Ecological
Commission of the Jacobite Syrian Church ('Shlomo')
Piravom, INDIA:
Honourable Justice (Retd.) Dr. K Narayana Kurup inaugurated 'SHLOMO'
- The Ecological Commission of Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church
of India today at St. Mary's Valiya Pally Parish Hall here. His
Beatitude Catholicos Mor Baselios Thomas-I presided over. Cine
Director Blessy was the chief guest. Chairman of Shlomo H.E. Mor
Coorilos Geevarghese, Metropolitans Their Eminences Mor
Theophilose Kuriakose, Mor Osthatheos Pathros, Mor Athanasious
Elias, Mor Clemis Kuriakose and Mor Barnabas Geevarghese spoke
on the occasion. His Beatitude Catholicos planted a tree on the
compound of the church.
On the occasion of the inauguration of
'Shlomo',
Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) published the news in its
journal.
View
Photos
CCA
Journal
Mathrubhumi
Official Emblem of the Ecological
Commission
of the Syriac Church of India
www.shlomo.in
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Silver Jubilee Convention 2010 of Malankara Archdiocese
in North America became an historical event
NEW YORK:
The Silver Jubilee Convention 2010 of Malankara Archdiocese of
the Syrian Orthodox Church in North America held in Mor
Athanasius Nagar (Garden State Convention Center, Somerset, New
Jersey) from July 22-25 has made history among Malayalee
Diaspora in all around the world. Under the spiritual guidance,
blessings and dynamic leadership of H.E. Mor Theethose Yeldho,
the Archbishop and Patriarchal Vicar of Malankara Archdiocese
made this historical event a grand success.
The joint efforts and hard working of Silver Jubilee Convention
Committee and Archdiocesesan Council brought this jubilee
convention a remarkable one in the history of Malankara
Archdiocese. The selfless - dedicated service and their extended
measures of Leadership Capacity of Mr. Joby George (General
Convener) and Mr. George Korath (National Coordinator) deserve
special appreciation and recognition behind the success of
Silver Jubilee Convention. Rev. Dr. Varghese Manikat (Diocesan
Secretary), Mr. Abraham Mathew (Diocesan Treasurer), Rev. Fr.
Geevarghese Jacob Chalissery (Dio. Jt. Secretary), Chev.
Varghese Parambath (Dio. Jt. Treasurer) worked hard for the
grand victory.
The team work and coordination capacity of the various committee
Coordinators: Dr. George Kattakuzhy, Virginia (Registration), Mr.
Alex Mathews, Dallas (Finance and Fund Raising), Mr. Reji. T.
Varghese, Oklahoma (Facilities), Mr.Joy Ittan, New York (Hospitality
and Accommodation), Mr. Geemon George, Philadelphia (Cultural
Program), Mr. Biju Cherian, New York (Publicity and Public
Relations), Dr. C. P. Mathew, Dallas (Procession), Mr. Sabu Skaria,
Philadelphia (Sports and Games), Mr. Raju Abraham, New Jersey
(Transportation), Mr. Youhanon Parambath, Philadelphia (Security),
Commander Dr. Roy .P. Thomas MD (Medical Team), Rev. Fr. Mathew
Karuthalackal (25-in-mel Holy Qurbono), Rev. Fr. Joy John (Choir
Competition), Rev. Dn. Shiryl Simon (MGSOSA Program) and Ms. Betsy
Thottakat (VBS) successfully accomplished their goals to make this
historical Jubilee Convention a memorable one .
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Photos
During the four day convention Spiritual meetings, Youth sessions,
Prayers, Spiritual Organization business meeting, Public Meetings,
VBS, Procession, Cultural Program ,various competitions and Sports/
games were conducted. The Holy 25-In-Mel Qurbono celebrated on the
last day of the Convention( July 25th) became a part of Church
History. More than 2000 representatives of various parishes from USA
and Canada have participated the Silver Jubilee Convention. Over 550
of these participants were youth and 300 were children.
Along with our spiritual leader Archbishop H.E. Mor Theethose Yeldho, the
presence, prayers and support of H.E. Archbihop Dr. Mor Coorilos
Aphrem Karim (Archbishop and Patriarchal Vicar of Eastern USA
Archdiocese), H.G. Geevarghese Mor Theodosius Metropolitan (USA -
Europe Diocese of Marthoma Syrian Church), delegates of Ethiopian
and Armenian Archdiocese in America, Bar E'tho Briro Dr. D. Babu
Paul IAS, V. Rev. Baby Echiravelil Cor-Episcopus MA, M.Ed, Rev. Dr.
A. P. George and Thomas Chazhikadan MLA have flourished this
colourful event of Malankara Archdiocese.
BIJU CHERIAN
The project of Archdiocesan Patriarchal Centre Launched
NEW JERSEY:
The culmination of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Malankara Archdiocese in
North America was marked by formally launching the Archdiocese “Patriarchal
Center” with a vision to address the present and future needs of the Jacobite
Syrian Orthodox Christian faithful of North America. In the inaugural meeting
Chaired by H.E. Archbishop Mor Theethose Yeldho, the Convenor of the “project”
Mr. Saju Skaria (Arizona), shared the vision and objectives of the Center.
According to Mr.Saju Skaria , the “Center” that will be established in phases is
envisioned to have an administrative office, Chapel, Bishop’s house, Guest
House, Convention Center, Business Center, and an affiliated Theological
Seminary and University.
A twelve member committee with Archbishop His Eminence Mor Theethose Yeldho, as
Chairman and Mr. Saju Skaria (Arizona) as Convener has already resumed the
initial operations of the project. It was informed that the committee will be
further expanded to include subject matter experts and members from parishes
across the Archdiocese.
Rev Dr Varghese Manikat, Archdiocese Secretary offered welcome for the public
meeting. The “project” was formally inaugurated by H.E. Archbishop Mor Theethose
Yeldho by accepting an initial check of $25,000 (twenty five thousand dollars)
from Archdiocese Treasurer Mr. Abraham Mathew. Silver Jubilee Convener Mr Joby
George, National Coordinator George Korath, Archdiocesan Council Members,
Jubilee Committee Members, Members of the building committee and leaders of
other spiritual organizations participated in this historic event.
BIJU CHERIAN
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Mor Gabriel Church in Mount Lebanon to be
consecrated
by His Holiness on August 08, 2010
KESRWAN, MOUNT LEBANON: His Holiness the
Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas will celebrate the consecration of the Mor Gabriel Church and the Syriac Center in Ajaltoun – Kesrwan – Mount Lebanon
on August 8, 2010. It is a pioneer center in the Syrian orthodox church of
Antioch, and one of the most important projects of the Archdiocese of Mount
Lebanon. It stands in the town of Ajaltoun, the capital city of Kesrwan and is
15 km away from the coastal city of Jounieh and 30 km to the north away from
Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, admits most of the villages and towns in the
mountain. Anyone going up the mountains or down to the coast passes through this
town –Ajaltoun- the center is 50 m away from the highway.
The
overall area of the land is 3600 m2 and the built area is around 28000 m2. It is
composed of many buildings in 8 stories: 3 underground floors and 5 above the
ground. The lower stories are halls and parking lots and storage rooms, used for
different purposes while the upper stories include the big church and reception
halls, gathering rooms, learning and training rooms and bedrooms. There are
seven halls on the different floors for information gatherings, meetings,
conferences, researches and church studies, educational, social, ecumenical and
national activities, especially the meetings for religious dialogues
(Christian-Christian and Christian-Muslim) and general activities about issues
like ecumenical work, human rights, justice and peace, woman, youth and
children, people with special needs and handicapped (disabled), and so on…that
falls within the activities and specialization of the world council of churches
(WCC) and the middle east council of churches (MECC) and other organizations.
Source:
George Kiriakos, Mount
Lebanon in
http://Melthodhaye.com
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MOR BASELIOS
PAULOSE-II
Catholicos of
the East
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