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Aboon Mar Stephanos at the Edmonton Ecumenical Christmas Celebrations

  • Posted on: 30 December 2018
The Christmas Ecumenical program in Edmonton was held on December 29, 2018, and His Excellency Most. Rev.Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos was the Chief Guest for the event. His Excellency quoting John 3:16-17 , "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." reminded the gathering that “the true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of this incredible act of love.”

Aboon Mar Stephanos Addressed ICECH Christmas Celebrations

  • Posted on: 26 December 2018
His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos was the chief guest and keynote speaker for the Christmas celebrations hosted by the Indian Christian Ecumenical Community of Houston (ICECH). While addressing the ICECH gathering, His Excellency said, “We celebrate Christmas out of gratitude for what God did for us, we remember His birth by giving each other gifts, worshiping Him, and being especially conscious of the poor and less fortunate.”

Silver Jubilee Celebration wishes to His Grace, Zachariah Mar Nicholovos

  • Posted on: 18 November 2018
Aboon Mar Stephanos participated in the Episcopal Silver Jubilee celebrations of His Grace, Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, on the afternoon of Saturday, November 17th, 2018. The clergy and faithful of the Northeast American Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church hosted the function. Our bishop Mar Stephanos greeted His Grace all the blessings and appreciated him for all that he does for the Ecumenical cause.

Pastoral council meeting.

  • Posted on: 30 October 2018
On October 28, 2018, a meeting of the Eparchial Pastoral Council was held in the Eparchial Chancery at 2 pm. His Excellency Mar Stephanos presided over the meeting. The main item in the meeting agenda was the evaluation of the recently concluded 10th Syro Malankara Catholic Convention. His Excellency Mar Stephanos thanked all the members of the pastoral council and all those who worked hard to make the convention an unforgettable ecclesial experience. Special mention was made about the leadership and service provided by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery (the Co-Chairman), Very Rev. Fr.

Appointments of Proto Syncellus, Syncellus, Chancellor and Judicial Vicar

  • Posted on: 30 October 2018
On October 28, 2018 His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos announced Rt. Rev. Fr. Augustine Mangalath as the new Proto Syncellus of the Eparchy, Rt. Rev. Gigi Philip as the Syncellus for Canada, Very Rev. Fr. Saji Mukkoot as Chancellor, and Rev. Fr. George Onnoonny as the Judicial Vicar. The Eparchy expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery who served as the Vicar General and Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Mangalath who served as Chancellor for their tireless service and dedication to the Eparchy.

Good Shepherd award presented to Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery

  • Posted on: 30 October 2018
On October 28, 2018, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery was presented with the Good Shepherd Award by Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Mangalath. This award is given to Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery in honour and recognition of the meritorious service and leadership that Rt. Rev. Msgr. Kochery has given to the Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in North America. The Eparchy is deeply indebted to Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery for the tremendous leadership he has been giving to the Eparchy. May God continue to bless his ministry.

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery’s 75th birthday celebration

  • Posted on: 30 October 2018
The Platinum Jubilee (75th Birthday) of Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery was celebrated on October 28, 2018 under the auspices of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy. The celebration was held in conjunction with Bishop’s day and began with the Holy Mass at 10:30 am at St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral Church. The Holy Qurbono was celebrated by Bishop Stephanos and was concelebrated with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery, Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Mangalath, Rev. Fr. Noby Ayyaneth, Rev. Fr. Mathew Thundiyil, Rev. Fr. Michael Edathil, Rev. Dr. Gigi Philip. Rev. Dr. Saji G. Mukkoot, Rev. Dr.

Bishop’s Day celebration

  • Posted on: 30 October 2018
On October 28, 2018, the Eparchy celebrated Bishop’s Day. October 28 marks the first anniversary of His Excellency Most Rev.Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos’ installation as the Eparchial Bishop. During this short period, His Excellency has made a tremendous impact on all of us. The Eparchy has been touched by his warmth, exemplary leadership and deep spiritual teachings. As part of the celebration, a felicitation speech was given by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery and Bishop Stephanos thanked the entire Eparchy for its support and prayers. The Pastoral Council Secretary Mr. John P.

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