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Book Review: The Indian Church of St. Thomas
by George Aramath
The Mor Adai Study Centre republished The Indian Church of St. Thomas in 2002 after many years of obscurity. E.M. Philip first published it in 1908 in order to present an inside perspective of the Indian Church’s history. He has written other books in his native language, but....

Sacrament of Matrimony
by Prof O. M. Mathew Oruvattithara
Whom God hath joined, man shall not render asunder". This is not a casual comment but a definite decree of Christ. Verses 2 to 8 which precede the above command in Chapter 10 of Mk. and verses 3 to 12 of Mt. 19 would speak sufficiently on the views of Christ, regarding the solemnity of matrimony..

Mor Gregoriose of Parumala
by Kuriakose Corepiscopa Moolayil
The Syrian Orthodox Church in India witnessed the life and contribution of a very saintly person who had a very varied approach than his contemporaries in the mission, evangelistic and education vision of the church. His life and contribution is more known as a saint of the Church...

Phinehas Ramban Ordained
by Shroro Editorial Board
Joseph sir was ordained as 'Phinehas Ramban' by HG Mor Dioscoros Kuriakose Metropolitan, at the Malecuriz Dayro Church . Those who know Phinehas Ramban would testify to his saintly life at Malekuriz Dayro.

Under His Wings
by Dr. Babu Paul
The first pilgrimage that I can recall was to an island called Parumala. I was seven, may be eight. I went with Ammachy, my maternal grandmother. We crossed from Pannaikkadavu in a small boat, may be a kothumbuvallom. The river was in spate...

Malecuriz Dayro
by Shroro Editorial Board
The Malecuriz St.George Dayro (monastery) is situated on a panoramic hill top at a short distance from Puthencuriz, a small township about 25 km due east of Kochi and 35 km from the Cochin international airport. The English equivalent of its name 'Malecuriz' is 'Holy Cross Monastery on the Hill'.

Holy Land Travelogue:In the Galilee Sea
by Jose Kurian Puliyeril
We were thrilled to watch the great joy enjoyed by the tender tides of the sea in our presence there. They were seemed as if they were playing hide and seek with us. At times we felt that the tides were curiously watching us...

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