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By Dr. Thomas Joseph

The metropolitan of the Syriac Orthodox Diocese of Central Europe His Grace Mor Julius Yeshue Cicek, entered into eternal rest on Oct 29, 2005.

By Josef Aslan

Mor Julius Yeshu` Çiçek was born in 1942 in Upper Kafro, in Tur`Abdin (Turkey), to Qashisho Barsawmo and Bath-Qyomo Sayde. At the age of nine he went to seminary at Deir Za’faran Monastery...

Jan Westendorp, Mayor of Losser - Netherlands

With the death of Bishop Yulius Yeshu` Cicek, the Syrian Orthodox Church in Europe has lost its esteemed leader and shepherd. The report of his death comes as a blow to everyone within your church community and to...

By Fr. Dale A. Johnson

A monk named Rabbula with at least four assistants created a Syriac illuminated Gospel in 586 AD. A notation at the end of the MS reads: "This book has been written and finished in the holy convent of...

By Jose Kurian Puliyeril

23rd June 2005 was a day of blessedness for a few of us. It was the first day of the accomplishment of a long cherished dream of the few and the first day that showered great satisfaction to a small group of people...

By Ajay Abraham Kuriakose

In this age of new doctrines we faithful are often confronted with the question why do you pray Intercessory prayers? Your immediate answer I believe it will help a sinner like me to obtain mercy.

By Manoj George

Fr. Jacob Markose, the present General secretary of Pourastya Suvishesha Samajam (EAE - The Evangelistic Association of the East), has been elected as the new assistant Metropolitan of the same.

By John philip

On 7th November falls the Dhukrono of the famous Church Historian and scholar, Mor Michael Rabo who is one of the Great Patriarchs of Antioch. He mastered Church Literature, Linguistics, Declension, History...

By Mike Wingert

Much can be said of the terms "Son of God" and "Son of Man." These terms that we use to address the Messiah tell the story of not only Jesus Christ, but also of all humanity.

By George Aramath

For an Orthodox Christian, the resurrection of the body takes place at the Second Coming of Christ. Death occurs when the soul separates from the body, but at resurrection, the soul will be reunited with the body.

By Babu Maracheril

Each year, the day "2nd October" is the most rememberable day in our minds - isn't it? Since my childhood I enjoyed so much in taking part in this great festival..

By SOC Western Archdiocese - H.E. C. Eugene Kaplan

The retreat of our young generation is an important effort that must be done through our Archdiocese churches.