Spiritual Organisations
15 June 2009
ORTHODOX SYRIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
This is a spiritual organization functioning in all the parishes of the Orthodox Church throughout the world. It takes care of the spiritual nurturing of the children, by bringing them up in the knowledge and fellowship of Jesus Christ and His Church.
The classes range from Pre-primary classes to the 12th class. As in secular schools, class ten concludes the secondary level and a certificate is awarded –Sunday School final Certificate (SSFC) to the successful candidates. Higher Secondary course is for another tow years.
We follow a curriculum, jointly prepared and published by the Oriental Orthodox Churches which is revised from time to time.
The vacation Bible School conducted during the mid summer holidays (OVBS) is a very vibrant wing of the O.S.S.A.E. we publish separate text books, devotional materials, song books and cassettes for the OVBS every year.
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN YOUTH MOVEMENT OF THE EAST
The Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM), the Youth-wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is in its 72nd 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 molding the minds and visions of the youth against the background of the contemporary issues. In 1967 the Holy Synod recognized the Administrative Wing of the Youth Movement. H.G Dr. Youhanon Mor Meletius Metropolitan, the president of OCYM is leading a vital role in enhancing the activities and bringing togetherness and harmony among the youths.
MARTHA MARIAM VANITHA SAMAJAM
Man the most superior of all creations was created to love and to be loved. God imparted fullness of personality and freedom to man, he was expected to grow in the wholesomeness of his relationship with the creator, the fellow being and nature. But today he is in a state of constant conflict with all. In the context of such disharmony, let us try to surrender ourselves entirely to God’s will and seek resort in the mediation of Mother Mary, in carrying forward the mission of the MARTHA MARIAM VANITHA SAMAJAM.
MGOCSM
Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Student Movement
Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Student Movement (MGOCSM) is the student wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The aim of the organisation is to bring together our students in various colleges and high schools with a view to deepening their spiritual life and to create in them a livelier sense of fellowship. Ours is the oldest Christian student organization in India.
Our motto is Worship - Service - Study.
AIM: (i) to deepen the spiritual life of the students,
(ii) to lead them to be loyal members of the Church, and
(iii) to influence them to devote themselves for the work of extending
the Kingdom of God.
MGOCSM have been maintaining inter-disciplinary contacts in the academic field for along time by the formation of its wings. There are college student's wing, high school student's wing, University teacher's association, School teacher's association, Medical Auxiliary, Technical Auxiliary, Missionary forum, Literary forum, Publication wing, and etc.
The greatest contribution the movement had made to the church is that, it has prepared and provided able and outstanding leaders for his/her service from time to time. In spite of the chaos in the academic world, the movement is going ahead with its dynamic programs seeking the intercession of our patron St: Gregorios of Parumala.
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