{"id":18263,"date":"2017-09-05T12:18:10","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T12:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-services.live\/marthoma\/activities\/sabha-pratinidhi-mandalam-2\/"},"modified":"2017-09-05T12:18:10","modified_gmt":"2017-09-05T12:18:10","slug":"sabha-pratinidhi-mandalam-2","status":"publish","type":"marthoma_activities","link":"https:\/\/test-services.live\/marthoma\/activities\/sabha-pratinidhi-mandalam-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sabha Pratinidhi Mandalam"},"content":{"rendered":"

The annual General Body of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Sabha Pratinidhi Mandalam, was conducted from September 5-7, 2017 at Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan Smaraka Auditorium in Tiruvalla. His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan presided over the meeting.<\/p>\n

The meeting began with the worship service. The scripture portion was read by Mr. Thomas Benchamin IAS. Rev. Mathew P. Thomas, Rev. C.V.Symon and Adv. Oommen Thomas were appointed as recording secretaries.<\/p>\n

Dr. Mathews George Chunakara, General Secretary of Christian Conference of Asia, who led the devotion recollected the long term relation between the Mar Thoma Church and CCA. He exhorted the need of the liberation of entire creation through the Gospel and the role of responsible Christians to broaden the borders of the society to include the marginalized.<\/p>\n

H.G.Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan delivered the Presidential address.<\/a> In His Graces\u2019 address, Tirumeni reminded the wondrous ways through which God Almighty had led the Church, especially at the times of difficulty. Tirumeni reminded about God\u2019s calling to be as the co workers in the Kingdom of God.<\/p>\n

The Mandalam expressed condolences to the family and relatives of the Achens who are called to eternity during the last financial year.<\/p>\n

During \u00a0the Mandalam, Holy\u00a0 Communion was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa\u00a0 in St .Thomas Mar Thoma Church Tiruvalla . The Achens who retired from the active service \u00a0in 2016-2017\u00a0 viz. Very Rev. Skariah Abraham, Very Rev. Dr. Cherian Thomas, Very Rev. Dr. C.K.Mathew, Very Rev. Dr. Jayan Thomas, Rev. Dr. Joseph Thomas, Rev. George K.John, Rev. Ninan Varghese, Rev. T.O.George, Rev. Mammen Samuel, Rev. John N.Abraham, Rev. Varughese K.Mathew, Rev. J.Chinnadore, Rev. Abraham Thomas (Ranny), Rev. Mathew David, Rev. T.K.John, Rev. C.G.Samuel, Rev. Dr. Koshy Mathew, Rev. C.V.Mathew, Rev. Mathew Sakariah (Edayarumula) were\u00a0 honoured. On behalf of the Church, the Mandalam expressed its sincere gratitude to the meritorious service of the Achens given to the Church.<\/p>\n

Sabha Secretary Rev. Oommen Philip presented the Annual report and Accounts of Sabha for the year 2016-2017. Adv. Prakash P. Thomas, Lay Trustee and Treasurer presented the annual budget of Rs. 116 crores. Clergy Trustee Rev. Lal Cherian presented the Statutory Auditor’s Panel for 2017-18.<\/p>\n

The following awards were distributed in the function:<\/p>\n

Mar Thoma Manavaseva\u00a0 Award 2017<\/em>: Dr. T.T.Joseph, Pollachi St. Thomas MTC<\/p>\n

Mar Thoma Karshaka Award 2017<\/em>: Mr. S. Issac , Kannampally Sehion MTC<\/p>\n

Malieckal M.C.George Achen Memorial Award<\/em>: Rev. Dr. K.Jamesson, Keezhvaipur St. Thomas MTC\u00a0\u00a0 (Book: The\u00a0 Eucharistic Liturgy)<\/p>\n

Rev. Mathew Thomas Vattackottal Memorial Endowment Fund<\/em>: Rev. Dr. Abraham Philip, Mar Thoma Theologocal Seminary, Kottayam (Book: \u0d2f\u0d4b\u0d39\u0d28\u0d4d\u0d28\u0d3e\u0d28\u0d4d\u200d \u0d0e\u0d34\u0d41\u0d24\u0d3f\u0d2f \u0d38\u0d41\u0d35\u0d3f\u0d36\u0d47\u0d37\u0d02 \u0d1a\u0d30\u0d3f\u0d24\u0d4d\u0d30\u0d35\u0d41\u0d02 \u0d26\u0d48\u0d35\u0d36\u0d3e\u0d38\u0d4d\u0d24\u0d4d\u0d30\u0d35\u0d41\u0d02)<\/p>\n

Mar Thoma Haritha Award:<\/em><\/p>\n

Parish<\/em>: Kottayam Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church<\/p>\n

Institution<\/em> : Mar Thoma Theologocal Seminary, Kottayam<\/p>\n

School<\/em>: CDA UP School, Olive Mount, Kuzhalmannam<\/p>\n

Award for maintaining the Cemetery of the Parishes<\/em>: Elanthoor Mar Thoma Valiya Pally<\/p>\n

Mar Thoma Merit Award:<\/em><\/p>\n

Teachers who got Doctoral Degree:<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Ajesh K. Zachariah, (Chengamanadu Immanuel- Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla)<\/p>\n

Dr. Anish K. John, Vazhuthacaud Salem MTC (Govt. Engineering College, Thiruvananthapuram)<\/p>\n

Dr. Blessen Skariah Thomas, Kavumgumprayar St.Thomas MTC(Providence College of Engineering, Chengannur)<\/p>\n

Dr. John George Athyal, Eruvellipra Christhos MTC (Christian College, Chengannur)<\/p>\n

Dr. Sheeba K. John, Valiyode Salem MTC (St.Thoms College, Kozhencherry)<\/p>\n

Dr. Sibin Mathew Medayil, Puliyoor St.Thomas MTC (CMS College, Kottayam)<\/p>\n

Student who secured Rank:<\/em> Miss. Leeba Merin Sam, Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Thadiyoor, M. Tech 1st\u00a0 Rank<\/p>\n

Award for the Dalit Student who secured exemplary success in SSLC exams<\/em>:\u00a0Ms. Sneha Jacob, Pandankary St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church<\/p>\n

Rev. Dr. Abraham Philip Convenor of the Mandalam Study Committee presented the Study Book based on the Theme Spirituality in the context of Religious Fundamentalism and Communalism ( \u0d06\u0d27\u0d3e\u0d24\u0d4d\u0d2e\u0d3f\u0d15\u0d24: \u0d2e\u0d24 \u0d2e\u0d4c \u0d32\u0d3f\u0d15\u0d35\u0d3e\u0d26\u0d24\u0d4d\u0d24\u0d3f\u0d28\u0d4d\u0d31\u0d46\u0d2f\u0d41\u0d02 \u0d35\u0d30\u0d4d\u200d\u0d17\u0d40\u0d2f\u0d24\u0d2f\u0d41\u0d1f\u0d46\u0d2f\u0d41\u0d02 \u0d2a\u0d36\u0d4d\u0d1a\u0d3e\u0d24\u0d4d\u0d24\u0d32\u0d24\u0d4d\u0d24\u0d3f\u0d32\u0d4d\u200d ) and the Mandalam members actively participated in the discussions. It was suggested to study the matter in the parishes and various conferences of the Church.<\/p>\n

Mar Thoma Sabha Pratinidhi Mandalam expressed its deep grief and anxiety in the shocking incident of the murder of the Senior Journalist\u00a0 Gauri Lankesh.<\/p>\n

The following persons are elected as the office bearers of the Church for 2017-2020:<\/p>\n

Sabha Secretary<\/em>: Rev K.G.Joseph<\/p>\n

Clergy Trustee and Treasurer<\/em>: Rev. Thomas C.Alexander<\/p>\n

Vaideeka Selection Committee<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Rev. Dr. Easow Mathew<\/li>\n
  2. Rev. C.V.Symon<\/li>\n
  3. Rev. Dr.K.A.Abraham<\/li>\n
  4. Rev. Dr. John Philip A.<\/li>\n
  5. Rev. Joseph Mathew<\/li>\n
  6. Prof. Jacob George<\/li>\n
  7. Prof. Dr. Jacob George Mallappally<\/li>\n
  8. Adv. Prakash P.Thomas<\/li>\n
  9. Prof. Thomas K.Varghese<\/li>\n
  10. Adv. Suresh Koshy<\/li>\n
  11. Adv. Mathew T.Abraham<\/li>\n
  12. Prof. Dr. Manu Thomas<\/li>\n
  13. Dr. George Varghese<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Mandalam approved the Sabha Council Members for 2017-2020 namely:<\/p>\n

    Niranam -Maramon Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Alex P. John ( C307)Thalavady Padinjarekara Mar Thoma Church<\/p>\n

    John Abraham(L856) Varicadu Sehion<\/p>\n

    Sheela Elizabeth Mathew(L235) Kuttappuzha Jerusalem<\/p>\n

    Jacob Immanuel(L155) Pularicadu St. Marks<\/p>\n

    Kottayam- Kochi Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Daniel Thomas ( C170), Elamkulam Jerusalem<\/p>\n

    Jossy Kurian( L234),Kootharappally Jerusalem<\/p>\n

    Sosamma Varghese (L332) Thelliyoor Christos<\/p>\n

    Alex P. George(L127),Ericadu Moria<\/p>\n

    Malaysia-Singapore-Australia- New Zealand Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    George Thomas\u00a0 (L769)Melbounne Mar Thoma<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Ranni-Nilakal Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Jacob George C.(C166) Pathanamthitta Mar Thoma<\/p>\n

    Major M. G. Varghese(L269)Kanakapalam Jeruslaem<\/p>\n

    Geetha Mathew(L844)Pathanamthitta Mar Thoma<\/p>\n

    Abraham P. Thomas(490) Keekozhoor East Immanuel<\/p>\n

    Sam Mathew C.(L177) Naranganam St. Thomas<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Mumbai- Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Eapen Abraham(C387) Mulund North Bombay<\/p>\n

    Ani Koshy (L086) Nerul Immanuel<\/p>\n

    John Mathew ( Roy)(L933) Thane Mar Thoma<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Kottarakara-Punalur Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Dr. P. J. Mamachen( C085), Pooyappally,St. Thomas MarThoma Church<\/p>\n

    Brijesh Abraham(L654),Valakom MarThoma<\/p>\n

    Sajimon P.A (L203), Manjakkala Trinity<\/p>\n

    Alice Mathew (L654), Panaveli Bethel<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Trivandrum- Kollam Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Thomas Mathew ( Vilangara),(C061) Mar Thoma church Perungalloor<\/p>\n

    Johnson Abraham ( L489) Mathaimukku Immanuel<\/p>\n

    Mini George( L 840)Channapetta Bethanny<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Chengannur-Mavelikkara Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Daniel M.S(C214), Chennithala St. Peters<\/p>\n

    Koshy Mathai(L-140), Othera St. Pauls<\/p>\n

    Aji Alex(L-400) Elanthoor Valiyapalli<\/p>\n

    P.J. Mariamma( L-371), Pennukara Immanuel<\/p>\n

    \u00a0North America -Europe\u00a0Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Jogy Thomas (C 464) Epiphany MTC<\/p>\n

    Nirmala Abraham(L019)Philadelphia MTC<\/p>\n

    Varkey Abraham( L278) Long Island MTC<\/p>\n

    Adoor Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Alexander Tharakan T.K (C255), Thumpamon Muttom Salem<\/p>\n

    Oommen Thomas(L920) Kayamkulam Salem<\/p>\n

    Binu p. Rajan(L169) Kannamcode Mar Thoma<\/p>\n

    Jiji Mathew(L 348 ) Nooranadu Salem<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Chennai- Bangalore<\/em><\/p>\n

    Thomas John A. (C284) Hyderabad St. Thomas RC Puram<\/p>\n

    Kunjuvarghese Cherian(L025) Bangalore East<\/p>\n

    Jaya Mathew(L892)Nilgiri MTC Coonoor<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Kunnamkulam- Malabar Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Kuruvilla Philip(C054)Nilambur\u00a0 St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church<\/p>\n

    M.C. Mathukutty(L750)Chanthakunnu St. Pauls<\/p>\n

    Valsamma Mathew( L247) Sulthan Bethery Jerusalem<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Delhi-Diocese<\/em><\/p>\n

    Alexander Thomas(C 103) Indore<\/p>\n

    Sunny( L931)New Delhi St. Thomas ( Karol Bagh)<\/p>\n

    Binu Mary Babu (L512) Noida Immanuel<\/p>\n

    Gulf Region<\/em><\/p>\n

    Koshy Samuel (L932) Bahrain<\/p>\n

    Rev. Oommen Philip expressed the vote of thanks to the Mandalam and the meeting was concluded by the Prayer and Benediction by His Grace the Metropolitan.<\/p>\n

    Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan, Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan, Rt Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa, Rt.Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa, Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa, Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa, Rt. Rev. Dr.Isaac Mar Philexenos Episcopa, Rt.Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa, Rt Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa, Rt. Rev. Gregorios Mar Stephanos Episcopa and Rt.Rev. Thomas Mar Theethos Episcopa attended\u00a0the function.<\/p>\n

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