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Deva Geetham is Amrita TV’s unconventional reality show that pioneers a contest of choir songs, rendered by the best Christian choral groups across the State. The show was inaugurated by Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicose, the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, at Trivandrum during the Holy Week.Deva Geetham, the first reality show for Christian Choir Songs in South India, will be launched on Amrita TV on April 25 at 9 pm and will go on air, Monday to Friday at 7 pm. The curtain raiser of the show will be aired on Easter, 24April at 9 pm Choir music had always been an integral part of evangelical worship, for the sonorous power of music to uplift the soul and instill a sense of the divine, recognized since Biblical times. So the Christian devotional song category that centres around sacred religious themes or hymns in praise of the Lord, is rooted in a tradition that stretches many centuries back into the past.
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The rapturous melodies of this rich musical genre which had been confined more or less to the ears of the congregations of the churches, will now be picturised on dazzling sets and reverberate in millions of homes across the world through Deva Geetham. Deva Geetham showcases 10 of the most outstanding choirs from churches in different parts of the State, each backed up by an 8-piece orchestra.They were shortlisted from a State-wide auditions process, which had 58 choir teams competing to get into the show. Each of the 10 selected groups may have 12-15 members on stage, of which 4-5 form the core ensemble of singers while the rest provide instrumental accompaniment with basic keyboard, organ ,guitar etc. Though a group of vocalists may occupy the dais, most of the performances will be solo in nature.The rounds give full rein to the limitless variety of themes inherent in choir music, from Christmas carols, Easter specials, film songs, Psalms, the Second coming etc to performances rich episodes such as Angel dance, Candle dance, the Birth of Christ and so on. The choir will put in their unified effort in front of a jury panel consisting of eminent music director Ouseppachan, himself an erstwhile choral violinist, Father Antony Uruliannikkal Renowned Music Director [Christian Devotional Songs] and a celebrity guest from the ranks of music composers or playback singers.
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On 09 April, 2011, the foundation stone for the New Bishop's House of the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta is laid by by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis . It was blessed by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI during the ad limina visit of His Excellency Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom. The ceremony was conducted in the presence of Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius and Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios. Rev. Priests ,religious and many faithful of the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta were attended the solemn function. The arrangements for the ceremony was made by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jose Chamakalayil (Proto Syncellus), Rt. Rev. Msgr. Chacko Thadathil (Syncellus), Very Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Chediath (Chancellor), Very Rev.Fr. Varghese Kaithon (Procurator) and Rev. Fr. George Varghese Puthuparmpil (Secretary).
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Prayerful Condolence…. |
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ad limina visit of The Syro-Malankara Catholic Bishops.
Holy Father Addressed His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos and the Bishops of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. |
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On 25 March 2011, the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI received prelates of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, who have been in Vatican for their five-yearly "ad limina" visit
"The apostolic traditions which you maintain enjoy their full spiritual fruitfulness when they are lived in union with the Church universal", said the Holy Father in his English-language remarks. "In this sense, you rightly follow in the footsteps of the Servant of God Mar Ivanios, who led your predecessors and their faithful into full communion with the Catholic Church. Like your forefathers, you too are called, within the one household of God, to continue in firm fidelity to that which has been passed down to you".
"The deposit of faith handed down from the Apostles and faithfully transmitted to our times is a precious gift from the Lord", said the Holy Father, noting that "due to its ancient roots and distinguished history, Christianity in India has long made its proper contribution to culture and society, and to its religious and spiritual expressions. It is through a determination to live the Gospel ... that those whom you serve will make a more effective contribution to the entire body of Christ and to Indian society, to the benefit of all. May your people continue to flourish by the preaching of God's word and by the promotion of a fellowship based on the love of God."
Benedict then turned to consider the challenges facing the prelates in their work, especially the shortage of parish priests. In this context he encouraged them not to lose heart because "small Christian communities have often, as you know, given outstanding witness in the history of the Church. ... It is this divine presence which must remain at the centre of your people's life, faith and witness, and which you their pastors are called to watch over so that, even if they must live far from their community, they will not live far from Christ."
"One of the ways in which you exercise your role as teachers of the faith to the Christian community", the Pope concluded his remarks to the bishops, "is through catechetical and faith formation programmes.... Since 'instruction should be based on Holy Scripture, Tradition, liturgy, and on the teaching authority and life of the Church', I am pleased to note the variety and number of programmes that you currently employ. Along with the celebration of the Sacraments, such programmes will help ensure that those in your care will always be able to give an account of the hope which is theirs in Christ".
The prelates headed by Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, His Grace Most Rev. Thomas Mar Koorilos, Metropolitan Archbishop of Tiruvalla, Most Rev. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios, Bishop of Puttur, Most Rev, Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Bishop of Pathanamthitta, Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios, Bishop of Mavelikkara, Most Rev. Joseph Mar Thomas, Bishop of Bathery, Most Rev. Abraham Mar Julios, Bishop of Muvattupuzha, Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulose, Bishop of Marthandom, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius, Bishop of Exarchate in USA, Most Rev. Jacob Mar Barnabas, Apostolic Visitor in India, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios, Bishop of the Major Archiepiscopal Curia, Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios, Auxiliary bishop of Trivandrum, and Most Rev. Philiopse Mar Stephanos, Auxiliary Bishop of Tiruvalla were present. The prelates also had personal audience with the Holy Father in these days.
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Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Antony Maria Bhavan |
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Silver Jubilee Celebration of the visit of His Holiness Pope John Paul II
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The Syro - Malankara Catholic Church celebrated 25th anniversary of the historical visit of his Holiness Pope John Paul II on8 February 1986.The Celebrations started with the flag hosting by His Excellency Most. Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC. There was Eucharistic adoration led by His Excellency Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios at 3 pm .It was followed by Holy Qurbono celebrated by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos. Bishops and priests concelebrated in the Holy Qurbono. The Celebrations concluded with the message by His Beatitude and the apostolic blessing. Religious and faithful participated in the celebrations |
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Inauguration of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations |
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His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church received the Global Excellence Award from His Highness Gowari Lakshmi Bai. Th is Award is instituted by Kerala Kala Kendra for the contributions to the integral development of the society.
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The Tenth Holy Episcopal Synod
of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church concluded |
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Trivandrum: The Tenth Holy Episcopal Synod of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church that began on 29 November, at the Major Archbishop’s House, Trivandrum concluded on 2 December 2010. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos presided over the Synod. Archbishop His Grace Thomas Mar Koorilos, Most Rev. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios, Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Joshua Mar Ignathios, Joseph Mar Thomas, Abraham Mar Julios, Vincent Mar Paulos, Thomas Mar Eusebius, Jacob Mar Barnabas, Thomas Mar Anthonios, Samuel Mar Irenios and Philipose Mar Stephanos were present in the Synod. His Excellency Geevarghese Mar Timotheos, the Bishop Emeritus of Tiruvalla did not attend the Synod due to ill-health. During the Synod His Grace Thomas Mar Koorilos, Archbishop of Tiruvalla, who completed his term of five years, was re-elected the Secretary of the Holy Episcopal Synod.
The Holy Episcopal Synod deliberated on topics such as the Major Archiepiscopal Assembly, the restructuring of the Synodal Commissions, the act of promulgation of the Code of Particular Canons of the Syro-Malanakra Catholic Church, rights and obligations of the Curia Bishop, the construction of the Catholicate Centre, the formation of the Permanent Deacons, etc. The pastoral care of the Tamil-speaking Malankara Catholics in Tamil Nadu outside the Eparchy of Marthandom, the possibility of pastoral care of the Malankarites in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia were also discussed. It was decided that the Malankara Catholic Priests’ Meet shall be organized on 1and 2 March 2011 at St. John’s Cathedral, Tiruvalla. The Holy Synod also decided to hold the first Malankara Catholic Assembly from 21 to 23 September 2011, on the occasion of the 81st Re-union Day Celebrations at the Catholicate Centre, in Trivandrum.
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Prayerful Greetings |
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Archbishop Thomas Mar Koorilos was reelected
the Secretary of the Holy Episcopal Synod |
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Re-Union Day Celebration 2010 |
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18 September-Inauguration of the celebrations and Malankara Convension. |
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Rt. Rev. Msgr. Dr. Naickamparambil Thomas Received the Order of Remban |
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The Bishop-designate of the Exarchate of USA, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Dr. Naickamparambil Thomas received the order of Remban on Saturday 11 September 2010 at Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church, Mylapra. The celebrations started with the solemn reception to the dignitaries and it is followed by the Holy Qurbono. During the Holy Qurbono, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos ordained him a Remban. His Beatitude Ignatius Yousepf Younan III, the Patriarch of Syrain Catholic Church, Antioch, His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios (President, KCBC and Bishop of Mavelikara) His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas (Bishop of Bathery) and His Excellency Rt. Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios were present during the function. Sri Peter C. Abraham felicitated the new Remban. Rt. Rev. Naickamparambil Thomas Remban thanked all the dignitaries. Many Rembans, Corepisopoi, priests religious and faithful were present. |
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A New Exarchate for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in the USA
Msgr. Dr. Thomas Naickamprambil is the first Bishop |
Thiruvananthapuram, 14 July 2010: The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI erected a new Exarchate for the Malankara Catholics in North America. Rev. Fr. Thomas Naickamparambil of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum is appointed the first Bishop of the new Exarchate. The Bishop-elect is also appointed Apostolic Visitator of the Malankara Catholics in Canada and Europe by the Holy Father.
The announcement is made simultaneously in Vatican and St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum at 3.30 pm Indian time. Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Father and the Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church and other Metropolitans and Bishops were present at the announcement function held at Pattom. A large gathering including Priests, Religious and Faithful received the announcement with a big applause. The Bishop-elect was invested with the Episcopal insignia. All present congratulated the Bishop-designate. |
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The Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate in the USA. |
The Syro-Malankara Catholics who migrated to the continent of America began to gather in New York in 1984 with the blessings of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios of happy memory. Later, such communities organized themselves in various parts of America. In 2001 Pope John Paul II of happy memory appointed Most Rev. Isaac Mar Cleemis (at present Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos) the first Apostolic Visitator of the Malankara Faithful in America. On 10 May 2002 Archbishop Cyril Mar Baselios of happy memory submitted an application to the Holy See to erect an Eparchy in America. When Most Rev. Isaac Mar Cleemis was appointed the Metropolitan of the Eparchy of Tiruvalla, Most Rev. Joseph Mar Thomas was appointed the new Apostolic Visitator on 15 December 2006. On 25 January 2010, Most Rev. Joseph Mar Thomas was appointed the Metropolitan of the Eparchy of Bathery. Now the Holy See has erected the Exarchate for the Malankarites in North America. It will be known as the Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate in North America. The Head Quarters of the new Exarchate will be Mar Ivanios Malankara Catholic Center (950 Hill Avenue) in New Hyde Park, New York. The Malankara Catholic Church in Long Island is the main parish of this new Exarchate. At present there are 16 parishes and 15 mission stations for the Malankara Catholic Church in North America. Around 1000 Malankara Catholic families and 10,000 members are in the new Exarchate. There are 30 priests and 34 religious rendering their ministry in this region. Three Bethany convents and seven convents of the Daughters of Mary are in the new Exarchate. |
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Bishop-Designate Msgr. Dr. Thomas Naickamparambil |
Rev. Fr. Thomas was born on 6 June 1961 at Mylapra in Pathanamthitta District of the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta. Mr. N.T. Varughese and Mrs. Sosamma Varughese of Naickamparambil family are his parents. His home parish is Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church, Mylapra. After completing schooling from Govt U.P. School Moozhiyar and Sacred Heart High School, Mylapra, he joined St. Aloysious Minor Seminary, Pattom, Trivandrum. On passing Pre-Degree from Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum, he was send to the Papal Seminary, Pune where he completed priestly formation. On 29 December 1986 he was ordained a priest by Benedict Mar Gregorios of happy memory. He secured a Masters Degree in Philosophy from Jnana Deepa Vidhya Peeth, Pune and took Doctorate in Philosophy from the Gregorian University, Rome.
While being the parish priest of parishes of Kudassanadu, Poozhikkadu, Pandalam, Kurambala, Puthencavuvila, Thoongampara, Punnavoor, Kattuvila, Bartton Hill, Chentipur and Kallayam, he has been serving as a professor of Philosophy in St. Mary’s Malankara Seminary, Trivandrum since 1988. He also served as the Dean of Philosophy in the same Seminary. The Bishop-designate is also a visiting professor of St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary Kottayam, Vincentians Seminary Bangalore, Carmel Hill Seminary Trivandrum and Benedictines Seminary, Kappadu. Now while serving as the Secretary of the Synodal Commission for the Clergy of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, Priests’ Personnel of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum, Member of Major Archieparchial Council, Bursar of the Sarvodaya Schools Trivandrum and Vicar of Vimala Hrudaya Malankara Catholic Church Kavadithala, Fr. Thomas is raised to the episcopate.
Mr. Rajan Varughese is his brother and Susamma Philip, Laly Thomas and Meena Shaji are his sisters. He has visited many foreign countries and is a scholar in many languages. He has attended many international conferences on Philosophy and Theology and is a known thinker and teacher. The Bishop-designate has written many scholarly articles.
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