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The Syriac Orthodox Christian Digest - May, 2005

The First Family Conference of Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church in Europe

By Fr. Eldhose Koungampillil

Theme: “So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another” (Romans 12:5)

Dear friends,

It is indeed very happy to announce that the first family conference of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church in Europe will be held at St. Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church Lainzerstr.153A. 1130 Vienna and at the Hotel “Am Spiegeln”, Johann-Hörbigerstr.30, 1230 Vienna(Austria) on 10th, 11th and 12th June 2005. The members who live across Europe, especially from England, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland and Austria will participate in this “Family Sangamam”. The Arch-Bishop, His Eminence Dr. Kuriakose Mor Theophilos and all the Vicars of our parishes will lead the conference. There will be class and group discussions, presentations and debate on this year’s theme “So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another” (Rom 12:5) by the participants. There is no doubt that the Sunday school children’s competition and various cultural programmes will highlight and make this as an enjoyable event. A guided tour also has been arranged for the delegates to see the city and suburbs of Vienna during the conference. On the last day of the conference at 11:00am, His Eminence Dr. Mor Theophilose will lead the celebration of the festive Holy Qurbana at the three altars in the St. Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church, Vienna at 11:00am which is followed by the “Family Feast”. The leaders from sister churches, the ecumenical movements and social leaders will felicitate the public meeting in the afternoon. The conference will be concluded with the annual General Body Meeting of the delegates from all the parishes in Europe. We heartily welcome all the members and friends to this family conference.

Yours in Christ,

Fr Dr. Biji Chirathilattu (Vienna)

Fr Eldhose Koungampillil (London)

Fr Dr.Thomas Jacob (Germany)

(NB: For Registration please contact the Vicar of your Parish and for more details of the programme please visit: www.msoceurope.com)