Orthodoxy: The Way to
Christ - Part 2
by George Aramath
As a summary from the first part of this series, man is created in the image and likeness of God. But in this fallen world, man gets sidetracked, chasing after other gods, and therefore all throughout life he longs to return back to this image. As St. Augustine eloquently wrote, “our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee”. The Church, the body of Christ, is...
Maphriyono Mor Baselios Shakralla
by Mr. John Philip
Maphriyono Mor Baselios Shakralla (Shukr Allah) is one of those illustrious Syrian fathers who came down to guide the church in Malankara during an acutely turbulent time and died here. It is more than 200 years since the Holy Father attained his eternal rest. Yet his memory is etched in golden letters in the history of Malankara Church. .
Monastic Spirituality - The Syrian Orthodox Tradition in Turkey
by Michael Kelly OSB
A recompense for the disadvantage of distance in travelling from Australia to Europe is the ability to stop en route in any number of fascinating places. I thus took the opportunity in September, 1998, while going to Italy for a meeting of the formators of our Congregation, to fulfill an ambition to visit Turkey with its rich early Christian associations.
The Temple of God - A Study on
Qudosh `Eedto
by Mathew G. Daniel
I would like to quote St: Paul as our verse of meditation: Second Corinthians Chapter: 7 verse 1: “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting Holiness in the fear of God."
