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11-11-11; From a day of six ones to the One who unites all

After one hundred years from 11-11-1911 we are again on a day which can be marked by six ones.

Will there be another 11-11-11 in history. Faith may not be permitting us to confirm that there will be such a day.

Almost all who enjoyed the world in 11-11-1911 are not in this world today. Even if there will be an 11-11-2111, none of us will be physically present in this planet.

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)

Kolencherry Issue - Excerpts from Fr Bijesh's address to STOTS community

Excerpts from Fr. Dr. Bijesh Philip’s address to the Nagpur Seminary community (STOTS) on the occasion of coordinated fasting and prayer at the Seminary in solidarity with the Church’s struggle for justice at Kolenchery

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.

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.

Deification - Fr.Dr.Bijesh Philip

What is the ultimate goal of human life? What is the main objective of spirituality? In Orthodox Christian perspective, the one word answer to this decisive question is Deification. Let us have a brief reflection on this very significant insight in the Orthodox Christian tradition.