Divyabodhanam is a theological training programme for the laity offered by the Orthodox Theological Seminary. The aims of this programme are the following: (1) to educate the people in Christian faith and practices. (2) to train the people to build up a true Christian life style in the midst of the challenges of the world. (3) to help Christian parents and families to care and nurture the growing generation in a true Christian way. (4) to encourage Christian lay leaders to work in the spiritual organizations of the Church at parish and diocesan levels. (5) to prepare the people to face new challenges and ideologies of the times and to respond to them in an adequately Christian way.
This programme, started in 1984, is a non-residential course with facilities for weekly contact classes at the local/parish/district/diocesan level under the guidance of a qualified teacher. Self-study materials (text-books) are available to the students and the courses are offered in Malayalam and English. The course includes Bible, Theology, Patrology, Liturgy, Church History, Church Administration, Christian Spirituality, Monasticism, Family Life, Psychology, Counselling, Major Religions etc. The certificates and diplomas awarded are the following:
(1) Thiruvachanabhashyam (Bible Study) Certificate Course
(2) Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodox Christian Education (P.O.C.E)
(3) Diploma in Orthodox Christian Education (D.O.C.E). P.O.C.E holders alone will be given admission to D.O.C.E.
(4) Graduation in Orthodox Christian Education (G.O.C.E). Admission to this Programme shall be given only to those who successfully complete Thiruvachanabhashyam, P.O.C.E and D.O.C.E.
A summary of the books taught in the P.O.C.E course is posted in the OCYM Bible Study Blog. Please check the blog archive in the following link... http://ocymbiblestudy.blogspot.com/
OCYM
Church Perunnal 2007
Daily Bible Verse
Gospel Portion for Sunday, Sept 16th
St. Mark 13:28-37
28"Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.
29Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door.
30I tell you the truth, this generation[a] will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
33Be on guard! Be alert[b]! You do not know when that time will come.
34It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.
35"Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.
36If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.
37What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!' "
28"Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.
29Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door.
30I tell you the truth, this generation[a] will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
33Be on guard! Be alert[b]! You do not know when that time will come.
34It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.
35"Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.
36If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.
37What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!' "
Thought for the Week
Planted in the midst of Paradise, in Eden, is the Tree of Life The world bore the Fruit of Life The cross became its symbol.
Eqbo from the Order of the Veneration of the Cross
Greatly saddened was the Tree of Life When it beheld Adam stolen away from it; It sank down into the virgin ground and was hidden —to burst forth and reappear on Golgotha; humanity, like birds that are chased, took refuge in it so that it might return them to their proper home.
Hymn on Virginity
Eqbo from the Order of the Veneration of the Cross
Greatly saddened was the Tree of Life When it beheld Adam stolen away from it; It sank down into the virgin ground and was hidden —to burst forth and reappear on Golgotha; humanity, like birds that are chased, took refuge in it so that it might return them to their proper home.
Hymn on Virginity
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gospel Convention
OCYM is arranging a gospel convention on Sept 8th, Saturday, at St. Thomas Indian Orthdox Church, Unruh Ave, at 6pm.
OCYM Meeting
We will be having a meeting after Holy Qurbana on Sept 9th. Please attend...
OCYM is arranging a gospel convention on Sept 8th, Saturday, at St. Thomas Indian Orthdox Church, Unruh Ave, at 6pm.
OCYM Meeting
We will be having a meeting after Holy Qurbana on Sept 9th. Please attend...
OCYM Annual Conference Report From Yuhanon Mar Milithos Metropolitan.
Dear all,
The 71st Annual Conference of our Movement concluded this afternoon with a colourful function marked by the presence of Hon. Minister of Labor of India Sri. Oscar Fernandez. He was accompanied by his wife.The president of the movement presided over and H.G. Mathews Mar Epiphanos Metropolitan of Kollam gave the message of blessing. Theminister spoke of the challenges the youth is facing today. He alsoplayed "We Shall Overcome" on moth organ after his speech. Former minister of Kerala Mr. R. Balakrishna Pillai also was among the other speakers. The two newly elected trustees of our Church were honored during the function. The inaugural function was also colourful. H.B.The Catholicos Designate Paulose Mar Militios lighted the lamp. The Dy. Speaker of Kerala Assembly, a member of our Church (formerly of Thrissur diocese, now of Malabar diocese) gave the main speech. The president of the movement presided over the meeting. 400 delegates from India and abroad attended the conference. Another 150 attended as local delegates. The Kollam diocesan committee of the movement along with the Swagatha Sangam specially constituted for the purpose led by Rev. Fr. John Chacko worked very hard to make it a great success. The conference was held at Mar Baselius Higher Secondary School, Mylamnear Kollam.Two important events also marked the function today. One is, we have set up a Pravasi Cell in Trivandrum to help our people living outside Kerala and want to get some thing done from the Government. This was one of the resolutions of the Gulf Orthodox Youth Conference early this year, and the cell was inaugurated by Mr. Balakrishna Pillai. The cell will be managed by Mr. Vivian Thomas (Tel. No. 94470 36550) and Mr. Renji Koshy (Tel. No. 94465 09170) both from Perurkada St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Trivandrum.
The second, we have started publishing study materials for our young people to help them study matters of concern. The first volume was published today entitled Perspectives of outliving. This contains articles from eminent writes of our Church on this year's theme of the Movement.The president announced this year's awards for commendable work of units and diocese. The Best unit award from among all units went to St. Thomas Church unit, Bahrain. The best unit award from India went to St. George OCYM Unit, Kuzhimattom, Kottayam diocese. The best diocese award went to Kottayam diocese. Congratulations. These cretaries of the diocese and the units will receive awards along with the award winning units and diocese. A two hour documentary on the conference will be shown on Shalom TV some time later and the dateand time will be announced later. Let us thank God for the success ofthe conference.
Yuhanon Mor Meletius Metropolitan
(President, OCYM)
The 71st Annual Conference of our Movement concluded this afternoon with a colourful function marked by the presence of Hon. Minister of Labor of India Sri. Oscar Fernandez. He was accompanied by his wife.The president of the movement presided over and H.G. Mathews Mar Epiphanos Metropolitan of Kollam gave the message of blessing. Theminister spoke of the challenges the youth is facing today. He alsoplayed "We Shall Overcome" on moth organ after his speech. Former minister of Kerala Mr. R. Balakrishna Pillai also was among the other speakers. The two newly elected trustees of our Church were honored during the function. The inaugural function was also colourful. H.B.The Catholicos Designate Paulose Mar Militios lighted the lamp. The Dy. Speaker of Kerala Assembly, a member of our Church (formerly of Thrissur diocese, now of Malabar diocese) gave the main speech. The president of the movement presided over the meeting. 400 delegates from India and abroad attended the conference. Another 150 attended as local delegates. The Kollam diocesan committee of the movement along with the Swagatha Sangam specially constituted for the purpose led by Rev. Fr. John Chacko worked very hard to make it a great success. The conference was held at Mar Baselius Higher Secondary School, Mylamnear Kollam.Two important events also marked the function today. One is, we have set up a Pravasi Cell in Trivandrum to help our people living outside Kerala and want to get some thing done from the Government. This was one of the resolutions of the Gulf Orthodox Youth Conference early this year, and the cell was inaugurated by Mr. Balakrishna Pillai. The cell will be managed by Mr. Vivian Thomas (Tel. No. 94470 36550) and Mr. Renji Koshy (Tel. No. 94465 09170) both from Perurkada St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Trivandrum.
The second, we have started publishing study materials for our young people to help them study matters of concern. The first volume was published today entitled Perspectives of outliving. This contains articles from eminent writes of our Church on this year's theme of the Movement.The president announced this year's awards for commendable work of units and diocese. The Best unit award from among all units went to St. Thomas Church unit, Bahrain. The best unit award from India went to St. George OCYM Unit, Kuzhimattom, Kottayam diocese. The best diocese award went to Kottayam diocese. Congratulations. These cretaries of the diocese and the units will receive awards along with the award winning units and diocese. A two hour documentary on the conference will be shown on Shalom TV some time later and the dateand time will be announced later. Let us thank God for the success ofthe conference.
Yuhanon Mor Meletius Metropolitan
(President, OCYM)
History of the Youth Movement of the Indian Orthodox Church
The Orthodox Christian Youth Movement
The Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM), the Youth-wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Chruch is in its 71st year of active leadership and Christian witness in the Church and society. It contributes to the goodness and progress of the Church and community in the three-fold path of worship, study and service. It aims at moulding the minds and visions of the youth against the background of the contemporary issues.
Movement through the years (Historical Survey)
Looking back, we see the seeds of the Youth Movement planted by the visionary leaders of the church during the latter half of the nineteeth century. A spiritual organisation with the name Yuvajana Sangam was working effectively in various places and parishes along with other organisations like Sunday school, suvishesha sangam etc. They helped a lot to anchor the mother church safely in the storm created by the renewal group.
It was in the year 1933 that the attempts to bring together the local youth fellowships and to start a parish–centred syrian Yuvajana Sangam, (youth league) was materialised with the active leadership of Joseph Mar Severios Valakuzhyil Episcopa (President) and Rev Fr TS Abraham (secretery).
The historic canference in 1936 held at Mavelikara broadened the vision of the Yuvajana Sangam and the Sangam was established as the official wing of the Church with Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Philexinos (Puthenkavil Kochu Thirumeni) as president and Clery P E Daniel (Later Daniel Mar Philerinos) as general secretary.
The year 1958 was decisive for the youth in the sense that the annual canference held in Puthupally officially accepted the title ‘The Orthodox christian yanth movement’ and initiatives were taken to start a monthly publication with the title Orthodox Youth (now published with the title Orthodox Yuvajanam). The Movement continues its spiritual journey with broader visions and effective Christian youth leadership.
Leadership
The Movement has ever been blessed with the visionary leaders who have nurtured and nourished the movement against the challenges of the time.
Office Bearers
Patron
HH Baselious Marthoma Didimos I.
President
HG Dr. Yoohanon Mar Milithios.
Vice President
Rev. Fr. Koshy John
General Secretary
Rev. Fr. Spencer Koshy
Treasurer
Sri. Oommen John
Executive Committee Members
Rev. Fr. Biju Mathew
Mr. G.Samkutty, Trivandrum
Mr. Ajesh TP, Idukky
Mr. Saji Andrews, MalabarCentral
Secretaries
Rev.Fr. Titus John
Mr. PK Thomas, Thumpamon
Mr.AK Joseph, Kottayam
Mr. Biju KY, Kandanad
Mr. Anu Joy, Chennai
Mr. Alex, Manappurathu, Niranam
Mr. Biju V Panthaplavu (Yuvajanam Chief Editor)
Mr.John P George, Dubai (Gulf Region)
Info quoted from http://malankaraorthodoxchurch.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=114
The Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM), the Youth-wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Chruch is in its 71st year of active leadership and Christian witness in the Church and society. It contributes to the goodness and progress of the Church and community in the three-fold path of worship, study and service. It aims at moulding the minds and visions of the youth against the background of the contemporary issues.
Movement through the years (Historical Survey)
Looking back, we see the seeds of the Youth Movement planted by the visionary leaders of the church during the latter half of the nineteeth century. A spiritual organisation with the name Yuvajana Sangam was working effectively in various places and parishes along with other organisations like Sunday school, suvishesha sangam etc. They helped a lot to anchor the mother church safely in the storm created by the renewal group.
It was in the year 1933 that the attempts to bring together the local youth fellowships and to start a parish–centred syrian Yuvajana Sangam, (youth league) was materialised with the active leadership of Joseph Mar Severios Valakuzhyil Episcopa (President) and Rev Fr TS Abraham (secretery).
The historic canference in 1936 held at Mavelikara broadened the vision of the Yuvajana Sangam and the Sangam was established as the official wing of the Church with Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Philexinos (Puthenkavil Kochu Thirumeni) as president and Clery P E Daniel (Later Daniel Mar Philerinos) as general secretary.
The year 1958 was decisive for the youth in the sense that the annual canference held in Puthupally officially accepted the title ‘The Orthodox christian yanth movement’ and initiatives were taken to start a monthly publication with the title Orthodox Youth (now published with the title Orthodox Yuvajanam). The Movement continues its spiritual journey with broader visions and effective Christian youth leadership.
Leadership
The Movement has ever been blessed with the visionary leaders who have nurtured and nourished the movement against the challenges of the time.
Office Bearers
Patron
HH Baselious Marthoma Didimos I.
President
HG Dr. Yoohanon Mar Milithios.
Vice President
Rev. Fr. Koshy John
General Secretary
Rev. Fr. Spencer Koshy
Treasurer
Sri. Oommen John
Executive Committee Members
Rev. Fr. Biju Mathew
Mr. G.Samkutty, Trivandrum
Mr. Ajesh TP, Idukky
Mr. Saji Andrews, MalabarCentral
Secretaries
Rev.Fr. Titus John
Mr. PK Thomas, Thumpamon
Mr.AK Joseph, Kottayam
Mr. Biju KY, Kandanad
Mr. Anu Joy, Chennai
Mr. Alex, Manappurathu, Niranam
Mr. Biju V Panthaplavu (Yuvajanam Chief Editor)
Mr.John P George, Dubai (Gulf Region)
Info quoted from http://malankaraorthodoxchurch.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=114
Saturday, July 28, 2007
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