Soc DigestResurrection Message

by H.H. Ignatius Zakka I Iwas

The Holy Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is at hand. When describing about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and its relation to baptism, the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, in Romans 6:4 says: “….just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life”.. 

 

Soc DigestEaster Message

by H.E. Mor Titus Yeldho

Throughout the year, Christians celebrate various feast days which commemorate the earthly but divine activities of our Lord and God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. There are other special feast days on which we commemorate St. Mary and the Saints, those faithful witnesses who in all generations are pleasing to God.

 

Soc DigestJesus Christ as Medicine of Life: A St. Ephrem Christological Perspective

by Rev. Fr. Jomy Joseph

In the ancient civilized societies, health and diseases were allied with deities and therefore often magic and medicine went together. The Indian Vedic Text ‘Atharva Veda’ contains prayers against diseases. In China, health and disease are integrated into the philosophy of the Tao and the two polar principles, the yin and the yang. In ancient Egypt, people believed...

 

Soc DigestA Study Bible in Malayalam for the Syrian Church

by D. Babu Paul, Bar Eto Briro

To understand the project on hand and its significance let me go back to my childhood for illustration. As in most homes in those days when Bible became available for reading in Malayalam we also had the practice of a portion being read before or after the evening prayers. And later my parents would initiate a sort of discussion on the portion read.

 

Soc DigestEaster: A Festival of Joy and Hope

by Jose Kurian Puliyeril

Easter, the great feast day of joy and hope, is the most important festival for the Eastern Christians in general and for the Orthodox Christians in particular, than any other festivals connected with the life and mission of Lord Jesus. The Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, which took place on the third day of His crucifixion, is celebrated as Easter.