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11Sep
WAS ALVARES MAR JULIUS I, AN ARCHBISHOP OF THE INDIAN MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH?
Several Orthodox faithful in India are still doubtful about the true history of Mar Julius and remain unaware about his relationship with the Indian Orthodox Church. The purpose of the following article is to bring out certain historical evidences which prove that Saintly Alvaruz Julius was indeed a Prelate of the Indian Malankara Orthodox Church. The complete article can be…
11Aug
August ‘Kranti’: Priests against Portuguese “Pigmentocracy” – Dr Pratima Kamat
Navhind Times – 11th August 2013 – Panorama The months of August and January hold special significance to us, Indians, on account of their association with the Quit India Movement, the Independence of our country and the setting up of the Indian Republic. Interestingly, the history of Goa’s resistance to colonial hegemony has thrown up…
08Aug
Learning Orthodoxy with Mar Elias : Episode 3
In this episode, His Grace deals with Baptism… explaining the legitimacy of infant baptism, His Grace goes further to mention two more baptisms in the life of a Christian. we will be seeing both apologetic truth & metaphoric interpretation coming together in this episode…. Learning Orthodoxy with Mar Elias, is a series of Orthodox faith…
07Aug
Learning Orthodoxy with Mar Elias : Episode 2
In this episode H.G. Yakob Mar Elias continues from the last episode, on the problem of “Why people are going astray from the Church ?”. ‘Learn Orthodoxy with Mar Elias’, is a series of classes on Orthodox Christian faith by H.G. Yakub Mar Elias, the Metropolitan of Brahmavar Diocese, produced by Mar Alvares Media. Mar…
07Aug
Learning Orthodoxy With Mar Elias: Episode No. 1
In this episode H.G. Yakob Mar Elias tries to address the problem of “Why people are going astray from the Church ?”. ‘Learn Orthodoxy with Mar Elias’, is a series of classes on Orthodox Christian faith by H.G. Yakub Mar Elias, the Metropolitan of Brahmavar Diocese, produced by Mar Alvares Media. Mar Alvares Media,…
21Nov
Rev Fr Philip Kuruvilla visit to our church
Rev Fr Philip Kuruvilla visited the St Mary's OSC Ribander, Goa and conducted the Holy Qurbana. He also interacted with Youth Movement of the Church and aprovoked deep thinking and lots of smiles with his wits and humor.Rev Fr Philip Kuruvilla Vis…
17Nov
Remembering H G Alvares Mar Julius
By Dr Pratima P Kamat On account of his deep-seated interest in the amelioration of the conditions of the poor and the downtrodden, his consequent intolerance of the oppressive and corrupt colonial administration of the day, and his fiery speeches and writings, Alvares faced a number of adversities in public life, be it as a…
23Sep
89th Remembrance Feast of Late Lamented H.G Alvares Mar Julius
On September 2012 St Marys Orthodox Syrian Church celebrated the 89th Remembrance Feast of the Late Lamented H.G Alvares Mar Julius, Metropolitan of Goa, Brahmavar and Ceylon. A number of functions where held during the celebratory week. Here are some glimpses from the feast. “Celebrated by H.G Yuhanon Mar Dimathryose in presence of H.G Yakob…