Recent Events
Christmas Celebration - 2011
The Annual Christmas celebrations of STOTS were held on Dec 21, 2011. H. G. Mathews Mar Severios was the special Guest of Honour. H. G. Mar Severios delivered the Christmas message during the occassion. He also went on to wish the whole seminary family, a Blessed Christmas. The celebrations included cultural events performed by the students of STOTS. Following the cultural program, the students and faculty exchanged gifts to their Christmas friend.
Satsangh Meeting: Theme - Unity & Autonomy of the Malankara Orthodox Church
The first session of the Satsangh during the second semester of the academic year, was held on December 14th, 2011. The main speacker of the session was H. G. Dr. Mathews Mar Severios, Metropolitan of Kandanad West Diocese and Synod secretary.
Celebration of feast of St. Thomas
STOTS celebrated the annual feast of St. Thomas, the patron saint of the seminary on 20th and 21st of December. The chief celebrant was H. G. Dr. Mathews Mar Severios, Metropolitan of Kandanad west diocese and Synod secretary.
On December 18, Rev. Fr. John Mathews hoisted the perunal flag to mark the beginning of the feast. The feast celebrations commenced on 20th, Tuesday with evening prayer and perunal raasa from the seminary campus to the Prerana school. Following the procession, His Grace led the devotional address and benediction of the faithful. On Wednesday 21st, the Holy Qurbana was celebrated by His Grace. His Grace also gave a very inspiring message about the life and contribution of St. Thomas to the establishment of Church in India.
Rev. Fr. Bijesh Philip, Principal, thanked the students and faculty who worked hard for the success of the feast celebrations. He also thanked the well-wishers of the seminary who spent their time and energy to be part of the feast celebrations.
Anti Corruption Movement; A Spiritual Approach - Fr. Dr. Bijesh Philip
(The Principal addresses the seminarians regarding the current discussion in India triggered by the Satyagraha of Anna Hazare)
Last week in our Satsangh, we had a meaningful discussion on corruption under the leadership of H.G. Mar Milithios. Let us continue to reflect on the same theme in a slightly different perspective today.
Askesis in the Midst of a Consumer Society (Lk 16:22-23; 31)
H.G. Dr. Youhanon Mar Demetrios
(A speech delivered by Met. Dr. Youhanon Mar Demetrios(Asst. Metropolitan, Diocese of Delhi) at STOTS, Nagpur)
Mar Osthathios’ Theology; A Passionate Re-Reading of Classical Theology for a Just and Peaceful Society - Fr. Dr. Bijesh Philip
Kerala has produced great gurus like Sri Sankaracharya,Sri Narayana Guru,Nitya Chaitanya Yati, Dr.Paulos Mar Gregorios etc. The name of H.G. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios, the senior bishop of Malankara Orthodox Church, can also be included in such a list. He is a Great Guru who has synthesized the ways of jnana(wisdom), bhakti(Devotion to God), and karma(acts of love)and it is not easy to find out which among them is the strongest in him.
The Pentecost and human fulfillment - Fr. Dr. Bijesh Philip
When a hen hovers over eggs the white and yellow liquid in them transform to fulfill their hidden potential and chickens come out of the shells. When the Holy Spirit hovers over the creation, it received order and beauty. Likewise the heat of the Holy Spirit helps the faithful to fulfill their God given potential. It is quite natural that the mother church wishes her all children to become like Christ by the help of the Holy Spirit.
Foundation Stone laid for 'Upasana' Building
The foundation Stone for ‘Upasana’ - the Dream Project of St.Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary was laid by H.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilose. The occassion was graced by the presence of H.G.Mar Yulios, members of the whole seminary, family and guests. Upasana will consist of a conference hall in the name of H.G.Stephanos Mar Theodosius, a dining hall and kitchen, and dormitories and rooms. The financial costs for the project is expected to be around Rs. 1.5 crore.
Check our link above on how you can contribute to the Upasana project.
