January 26 marks the anniversary of H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews II, the sixth Catholicos of the East and the Malankara Metropolitan of Malankara Orthodox Church. (January 30, 1915 - 26 Jan 2006) He is the 89th successor to the apostolic throne of St. Thomas. He was noted for his spiritual leadership and loving nature and could endear himself to everyone who came in contact with him. Known as a pioneer in social service, his contributions to the society has been remarkable. The number of instituions that he started out numbers any others in recent times. These include hospitals, schools, colleges, convents and other social schemes for the poor.

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January 3rd marks the memorial of H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Geevarghese II, The Third Catholicos of the East. (6 June 1874 - 3 Jan 1964) Through prayer and fasting he received strength from God to lead his people for long years, courageously, inspiring his people to work for their church and for the glory of God. Following the peace pact of 1958, he had the good fortune to guide the destiny of the unified Malankara Church. The deep spirituality and wisdom of this Catholicos earned him the title 'Valiya Bava', or 'The Great Catholicos'.

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The REAP project was introduced to reach out to the students from financially backward families to help them realize their dream of higher education. As part of this project we have always tried to understand the realities and the circumstances that the student lives. To help us better understand the realities, we would like to take you to the houses of some of the students that we try to help. In spite of their living conditions, they have dared to dream and we can help them achieve their dream. For more info, please visit REAP 2009 project page

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The DOSTI-3 2009 Tuition Assistance and Library books were distributed to the school on Nov 27, 2009 at MGM School, Idukki by Rev. Zakariah Remban. DOSTI3 (Dream of School through Inform, Involve, Inspire) is a community development project, aimed at providing quality education to financially backward children. The project provides financial assistance to these underprivileged children as well as helps fund the target schools where these children are likely to attend. For more info, please visit Dosti project page

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The Holy Bible, the first Book is the record of the revelation of God to man, through Prophets and Jesus Christ. The documentary looks at the journey the Holy Bible has traveled from its origin when there was no paper or printing press to the current day when it has been translated to numerous languages. The Bible or part of the Bible has been translated to more than 2400 languages. The Holy Bible contains the old testament and the new testament.

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The intercession of Parumala thirumeni continues to reach thousands through the reaching hand of Parumala church. The interview with Very Rev. Fr. M.D. Yuhanon Ramban, Manager, Parumala Seminary captures some of the highlights of the charity initiatives currently undertaken by the church. In addition to the charity projects, there are additional initiatives such as counseling to help people by highly capable priests such as Rev. Fr. O. Thomas and others.
Note: The interview was recorded during November 2008 with Rev. Fr. M.D. John. (now Very Rev.Fr.M.D.Yuhanon Ramban)

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In an exclusive interview with ICON, H.G. Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius, Metropolitan, Kandanad (E) Diocese, Malankara Orthodox Church talks about the multi track approach followed in Kandanad (E) diocese in helping the needy. Thirumeni is a great scholar and an inspiring speaker in addition to the charity initiatives that he undertakes in helping people.

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February 23rd marks the anniversary of St. Geevarghese Mar Dionysius Vattasseril, popularly known as Malankara Sabha Bhasuran (The Great Luminary of the Malankara Orthodox Church) which our Church has bestowed on him in recognition of his rich contribution to Malankara Orthodox Church. Vattasseril Thirumeni was a man of prayer, determination and dynamism. He was a saint who never stooped before falsehood. He bravely fought for the establishment of Catholicate to be the symbol of self-identity and independence of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

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February 23rd marks the anniversary of H.G. Dr. Thomas Mar Makarios, Metropolitan, Canada & Europe. HG was a great visionary and exemplary shepherd of the Holy Church. The founder Metropolitan of the American Diocese, Thirumeni had endeared himself to the younger generation of the Dioceses in the West. Aided by the experience of being a professor in the Alma College, Michigan, this father could connect with the young people admirably. May our good Lord grant peace to his soul.

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February 2nd marks the anniversary of H.G. Pathrose Mar Osthathios, the founder of The Servants of the Cross, and the former Bishop of Malabar Diocese. (June 20, 1886 - February 2, 1968) He established 'The Servents Of The Cross' for the upliftment of separated and alienated classes in the society. In addition to his contributions on the social front, he made significant contributions on the spiritual front. He was the first person to translate the Holy Qurbana, Taksas, Promiyon and other prayers for Holy Services from Syriac to Malayalam. On 15th May 1953, he was ordained as a Bishop and appointed as the Metropolitan of Malabar Diocese. On 2nd February 1968, he entered eternal rest and was laid to rest at Carmel Dayara, Kandanad.
HG's Biography

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