Jesus Christ as Medicine of Life. A St. Ephrem Christological Perspectiveby Rev. Fr. Jomy Joseph
In the ancient civilized societies, health and diseases were allied with deities and hence, 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 that pain and sickness are caused by the gods and goddesses.
Hidden Genius in an Arab Christian Text
by Father Dale A. Johnson
Syriac speaking Christians of Lebanon like many Christians in the Middle East struggled for a thousand years to resist the use of the Arabic language. At first they wrote their prayers with Syriac letters to represent the sounds and meanings of Arabic. This was called Kharshuni. Then Syriac speaking Christians began to use dual language books written in Arabic and Syriac. Bishops and Patriarches forbid Syriac Christians to use Arabic in worship. Finally, Christians of the Levant submitted to writing their prayers and their liturgy in Arabic. The influence of Arabic brought few positive contributions to Christian culture of the Middle East.
The Nature and Mission of the Church: An Indian Perspective
by HE Geevarghese Mor Coorilos
Let me, at the very outset, greet you in the most precious name of the Holy Trinity. I also greet you on behalf of the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME) and I should like to express my deep sense of gratitude to the Moderator of Faith and Order Commission, His Eminence Metropolitan Dr. Vasilios and to the Rev. Cannon John Gibaut, its Director for their kind invitation to be part of this meeting of the Plenary Commission. It is matter of immense satisfaction that the CWME and the Faith and Order, two of the foundational pillars of the World Council of Churches, have now entered into a period of collaborative work, which I hope will continue in the coming years.
Malankara
Syriac Church Celebrates the 324 th dukrono of Maphryono St. Basalious
Yeldho & 245 th Dukrono of Maphryono St. Baselios Shakrallahe
by Shroro Editorial Board
Kothamangalam, INDIA - 05 Oct 2009: The ten day annual church festival marking the 324th dukrono of St. Baselios Yeldho came to a close on Sunday afternoon with special prayers and Raza held at the Mar Thoma church (Cheriapally), Kothamangalam. Scores of believers are still thronging the church premises to pray at the sacred tomb of the holy father.
FROM PREVIOUS EDITION
Jerusalem
Odysseyby Arthur Hagopian
It is early in the day in the Old City of Jerusalem, and virtually no one is up and around. It will be some time before the serenity of its streets and alleys is disturbed by the tread of heavy feet and the babble of many voices. After an abbreviated breakfast of "ka'ek" (the elliptical breadroll cocooned in sesame seeds) and "falafel," I stand before the ornately decorated gate of Deir El Sir-yan, the Syriac or Assyrian Convent of St Mark.
How
Aramaic Food May Have Saved Darwin
by Father Dale A. Johnson
When Roman armies expanded into the eastern frontier in the 2nd century BC they discovered foods that provided both health and pleasure. Aramaic recipes were brought back to Rome. Some of these recipes included meat pies, apple tarts, delicate custards held together by eggs and honey. Later, when Roman soldiers occupied Britain they brought with them these recipes and began a British love affair with all-things-pudding.
The
29th Anniversary of Patriarchal Enthronement of
His Holiness Ignatius Zakka I Iwas
by Shroro Editorial Board
When Roman armies expanded into the eastern frontier in the 2nd century BC they discovered foods that provided both health and pleasure. Aramaic recipes were brought back to Rome. Some of these recipes included meat pies, apple tarts, delicate custards held together by eggs and honey. Later, when Roman soldiers occupied Britain they brought with them these recipes and began a British love affair with all-things-pudding.
History
Behind the Beginning of the 8 day Lent in September
by Corepisopa Joseph
Karippayil
When Roman armies expanded into the eastern frontier in the 2nd century BC they discovered foods that provided both health and pleasure. Aramaic recipes were brought back to Rome. Some of these recipes included meat pies, apple tarts, delicate custards held together by eggs and honey. Later, when Roman soldiers occupied Britain they brought with them these recipes and began a British love affair with all-things-pudding.
Rev.
Dn. Jerry Jacob, MD ordained as Shamshono
By the grace of God, Rev. Dn. Jerry Jacob, MD of the Malankara Archdiocese of Syrian Orthodox Church in North America (www.malankara.com), a member of the famous St. Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church of White Plains, has been ordained as Shamshono (Full Deacon) on September 10, 2009 at the St. Athanasius Cathedral, Patriarchal Centre, Puthencruz.
