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Syrian Orthodox Prayers, Holy Qurbana Service Books, Prayers for special feasts etc. can be found in our Prayers Section
Prayer When You Are Depressed
Psalm 51 - Repentance Prayer
The Nicene Creed
Jesus' Prayer of Thanksgiving
Jesus spent much time in prayer. On at least one occasion, He 'continued all night in prayer to God' (Luke 6:12).
Prayer of St. Faustina before the Eucharist
I adore You, Lord and Creator, hidden in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I adore You for all the works of Your hands, that reveal to me so much wisdom, goodness and mercy, O Lord.
more prayers
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| Family |
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Addresses issues that are of interest to family.
General Categories (Click on the link to see the list of articles)
General | Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Raising Children | Teens Issues
Seniors and Aging Parents
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Relationship Issues - How to Save Your Marriage
Staying in Peace After Divorce
Miscellaneous
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| Cafe All about Food and Recipes |
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Come and prepare some mouth watering snacks and food items with the recipes given. You can also make some exotic drinks!!
40 Best Foods to Eat
Best Foods to Eat - Lesson from Chinese
Methods To Make The Ideal Cup Of Tea
The Art and Science of a Delicious Cup of Espresso Coffee
Fresh Vegetable Juice (Beats V8 Juice!)
Pumpkin Granola Bars
Tomato Rice
Top Ten Indian Spices
40 Best Foods to Eat
more recipes
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| Poems, Inspirations |
Paradise Lost by John Milton
An epic poem by the 17th-century English poet John Milton. All 10 books are included.
The Gospel According to .. You
Holy Week by Dr Zhivago
I Cannot Do This Alone
The Lorica (Breastplate) of Saint Patrick
more poems
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| Inside the Church |
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About Madbaha (Holiest of Holies) - in Malayalam
About Censor - Dhoopakutty in Malayalam
Orthodox Church Architecture
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| Church History |
The challenges faced by the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
The Jacobite Syrian Orthodox church is steeped in tradition and time tested beliefs and faith. But with the turn of the century clock come new challenges. These are not better than the experiences of the older generations but different.
Christian Family in the Globalized World
Excerpts from the Couple's Conference held on 31 May, 2008 at St George Church, NY.
The Role of Women in the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch
by Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka-I Iwas
The Role of Women is a topic of importance today in our Syriac Orthodox Church which is a deeply rooted traditional apostolic church.”
more on Church History including Contemporary Issues
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| Church Fathers |
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We cover living and departed saints and doctors of the church.
Saint Yeldho Mar Baselios
Patron Saint of Baselios Church
Saint Gregorios of Parumala
St. Basil the Great
St. Gregory of Nazianzus
St. Ephrem, Harp of the Holy Spirit
Considered by many to be the greatest poet and theologian of the Syriac Orthodox Church, St. Ephrem or Aprem holds a special place in the traditions of both Oriental and Eastern Orthodox Churches.
more on Church Fathers
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| Multimedia Resources |
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Holy Qurbano celebrated by H.E. Dr. Kuriakose Mor Theophilose Metropolitan
More Holy Qurbana Videos
Subukono Service at Manarcad Cathedral, March 2011 - Part 1 | Part 2
What is special about Syriac Orthodox Church - BBC
Syriac Orthodox Hymn - Prayer For Intercession By St. Mary
multi-media Home
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| Devotional Songs |
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Mercy's Ganamela - Baselios Church Perunnal, October 2010
Viswam Kakkunna Nadha
Divya Karunyame - Malayalam Christian Song
Njan ninne Srishticha - Malayalam Devotional Song
Nin Daanam Njan - Malayalam Christian Devotional
Daiva sneham - Malayalam Devotional Song
more songs
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| Bible Study |
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New: Bible Study of the Book of Revelation
more Bible Study
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A Wonderful Night: An Interpretation of Christmas
By James H. Snowden
40 Questions Answered
By H.G. Dr Geevarghese Mar Osthathios
What Shall I Do To Be Saved?
By Rev. Dr. Curian Kaniyamparambil
The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales
By Jean Pierre Camus
The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi
Translated from The French of Father Candide Chalippe, O.F.M.
A Study of the King James Version of the Bible and its Influence on Life And Literature
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Cleland Boyd McAfee, D.D.
The Strange Strategy of God
My Journey By Susan Eapen
The Gospels in The Second Century by W. Sanday
An Examination of The Critical Part of a Work Entitled ‘Supernatural Religion’
How I Know God Answers Prayer
The Personal Testimony of One Life-Time
Paradise Lost by John Milton
"The Kingdom of God Is Within You" by Leo Tolstoi
Lighted to Lighten: The Hope of India by Alice B. Van Doren
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| General Reading |
Scare Yourself
Most people go through life wishing their lives were better in one way or another. When nothing changes, they decide life is hard, and success comes from luck, or connections.
Worship and Community
The loss of faith in God and decline in worship results in weakening of the social fabric and manifests in broken communities. Children are born out of wedlock without benefit of a loving family. There is no pride in work and it is a spiral down. Good luck trying to arrest that causal chain through rituals without God!
America, Keep Rewarding Your Dissidents
This is the greatness of America and why this country leads the world: Disagreement and debate are cherished. Challenging the norms, thinking outside the box, and questioning those in power is encouraged and celebrated. The louder you speak the more prominence and respect you are given. Society's heroes aren't merely revolutionaries or political figures, but opinionated, non-conformist entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. ...
Mormons - Are They Christians?
I've heard some people talk about Mormons (members of the "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints") as if they are just part of another denomination within Christendom, like Methodists or Baptists. Is that true?
Why I Left India
The idea that you can fix India's problems by adding more people to it - even smart people - is highly suspect. No, I wasn't going back to fix things; I was leaving the U.S. to go back to Thomas Friedman's India: an India that offered global companies, continental food, international schools and domestic help. Fulfilling: Start With an Attitude Inventory
It's a wise custom to end an old year and begin a new one with serious self-reflection. What did you learn this year that could improve your life and make you a wiser and better person?
The Ten Commandments of Success by Napoleon Hill
1. Set your head and heart upon a DEFINITE MAJOR PURPOSE and go to work, right where you stand, to attain it; and begin NOW.
More General Articles
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| Church - General |
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Church Calendar
Church Constitutions
Church Lectionary
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| Scripture Nuggets |
Holy Bible for Our Rescue
Important Bible Passages for emergency use.
Read The Bible
The words of God recorded in the Bible are containers. They contain ideas from God. They contain life. When those words enter us through our eyes, ears, or our thinking, they impart life and faith.
The Lordship and The Lifestyle
To "seek first His kingdom" is to daily live in voluntary submission to His will, His way, and His word.
Seven Three Sixteens
Genesis 3:16, with its prophetic divine judgment on "the woman" (required because of Eve's disobedience to the Word of God) is the first of the Bible's "three sixteens."
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| Church Feud and Politics |
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Tribulations within the Church- Optimistic Approach
Suggestions from an Orthodox faction member as to how to bring peace to the church.
more articles on the history of church feud
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| Virtual Travel |
A Visit to Heaven (an Evangelical's visit to a Catholic seminary)
My brother is a Roman Catholic seminarian, and I visited him at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland the last couple days to see him installed in his second-to-last office (acolyte) before hopefully being ordained a priest (in about two years). Let me tell you what I found among the more than 150 seminarians I spent a couple days with.
20 Unsolved Mysteries
None of them is not explained yet, here are some fact and pictures about each of them…
Beautiful Earth from Space
NASA astronaut Douglas Wheelock who is currently aboard the International Space Station shares pictures of the Earth he snaps with the world through internet. These pictures are just breathtaking!!
The High Church: Chapel That Really Is That Little Bit Closer to God
This is the church where religious leaders really are preaching from on high - perched 130ft on top of a pillar of rock.
A Virtual Tour of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
A virtual tour of Christ's burial place, enclosed within this church.
Panoramic View of Manarcadu Church
Official Marian Pilgrim Center
Vazhachal - India's Niagara Falls
Enjoy the natural beauty of these Water Falls in Kerala
More articles on virtual travel
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| Daily and Weekly Devotionals |
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Today with Jesus - by Rev. Fr. V.V. Paulose
Daily Morning and Evening Devotionals by Spurgeon
Daily Devotional with Oswald Chambers
Wisdom from the Desert Devotional
Weekly Devotional - by Rev. Fr. Dr. Dimitri from New Zealand
More Devotionals - Devotionals from selected evangelists
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| Malankara World Journal |
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Latest Edition of Malankara World Journal is available here.
If you want Malankara World Journal emailed to you as soon as it is released, please register here.
Malankara World Journal Archives - for all past issues
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| Sacraments |
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Worship in the Syriac Orthodox Church
The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
The Sacrament of Baptism
Sin and its Confession
Holy Confession - Spiritual Therapy for the Soul
On Confession by Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
On Confession by Protopriest Valerian Krechetov, Russian Orthodox Church
Read More About Sacraments in our church
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| Sermon of the Week |
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This week's Sermons based on the Lectionary of the Church
See more sermons at: Sermons Based on the Lectionary of the Church | Church Lectionary
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| Social Ministry of Church |
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St. Ephrem Universal Syriac Orthodox Mission (SEUSOMM)
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| How Is Orthodoxy Different? |
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My Own Vision of The Ultimate: Why am I an Eastern Orthodox Christian?
Orthodox Spirituality
The Principles Of Orthodox Worship
Is infant baptism in accordance with the will of God?
Should We Pray for the departed and seek their intercession?
What is the uniqueness of the Orthodox Churches?
Tell me something about sex-ethics of Christianity.
Apostolic Succession And The Church
Did Jesus Have any 'Brothers'?
Are You Saved? Answer to Pentecostal Followers
View of Orthodox Church Practices from a Pentacostal Faithful
Answer from Orthodox Faithful
Another Comment/view from an Orthodox Faithful
An Explanation of the Holy Qurbana
A step by step explanation of the holy qurbana. Especially great for the beginners.
Holy Qurbana - Questions and Answers
51 questions dealing with all aspects of the Holy Qurbana are answered. Great overview of the Holy Qurbana.
Holy Communion
It is our central act of worship and sacrament of sacraments. It is the perfection of all other sacraments. St James, half-brother of our Lord and the first bishop of Jerusalem, was the first to conduct it and form a written liturgy in AD 37. Syrian Orthodox Church has a wealth of about 80 liturgies. All the liturgies are based on St James liturgy but nevertheless St James liturgy is the finest, the first and the most important of all.
Living the Orthodox Christian Life
The spiritual teachings of Eastern Christianity, the rituals and the traditions of the Orthodox Church, have a transformative power. They have been repeated on every continent, every year for centuries.
See more similar articles in How is Orthodoxy Different?
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| Syrian Orthodox Faith |
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Faith of the Universal Syrian (Syriac) Orthodox Church
Holy Bible - What Syrian Orthodox Believe (by Rev. Fr. Curian Kaniamparambil Cor Episcopa)
The Holy Bible
There are several reasons to call the Bible as one book. From Genesis to Revelation it deals with one theme, God’s ultimate redemptive plan. It bears witness to one God and His consistent nature in relation to mankind.
Salvation by Rev. Fr. Curian Kaniamparambil Cor Episcopa
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| Understanding Holy Trinity |
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To learn more about Holy Trinity, please visit:
Holy Trinity Supplement in Malankara World
and also:
Malankara World Pentecost Supplement
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| General - Sermons, Essays etc. |
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For more general essays and sermons, visit General Sermons and Essays
Just Believe
It was small enough to overlook. Only two words. I know I'd read that passage a hundred times. But I'd never seen it. But I won't miss it again. It's highlighted in yellow and underlined in red.
The Message of The Cross
From Jesus' birth and youth, the cross cast its shadow ahead of Him. The cross is inextricably tied to the Person and the work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus + Nothing = Everything
Christ offers forgiveness full and free from both our self-righteous goodness and our unrighteous badness. This is the hardest thing for us to believe as Christians. We think it's a mark of spiritual maturity to hang onto our guilt and shame.
The New Year: The Mystery of Time
On New Year's Eve we feel the mystery of time more powerfully than at any other time. We feel, in other words, that its flow " in which we live and in which everything constantly vanishes as the 'past' and constantly places us face to face with the unknown future " essentially contains within itself the main question that everyone is called to answer with their lives.
Orthodox Christianity: The Lasting Solution
Christianity is not a quick fix; it's a gradual step-by-step growth. This is hard for many to accept, including myself. We fall into the trap of those who claim otherwise.
Suffering and Orthodox Prayer
Everyone faces suffering at different points in their life. The more important question is how we will react to our sufferings. The prayers of the Orthodox Church offer answers to this question.
Collection of Articles and Sermons from Cleveland Prayer Group, Cleveland
Collection of Articles about Christianity from 1stHolistic.com
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| Spiritual/Moral Articles |
How You Can Live a Life That Pleases God
I read in a survey awhile back that Americans were asked this question: Do you believe that most people are basically good? The result of the survey was that 83 percent said yes. People are basically good.
Jesus is Christ
Malayalam article by Joykutty, Detroit
Enrich Your World
Most people that I know go off to work in the morning to make a living. That's what I did for many years. Parts of it were quite fun and very rewarding, and a lot of it was not.
Are you irritated?
We all experience aggravation. No matter how much I want to maintain a sweet disposition and always display a godly attitude in every situation; No matter how much I want to show the world that being a Christian and living according to
biblical standards is the best thing there is, I get angry.
Are You There God?
Whether divorce has touched you in some way or not, all of us have been through some sort of trial that has shaken us to the very core. That has turned our lives upside down. Whether it be a broken relationship, the death of a loved one, the dashing to pieces of a dream, childlessness, defeat in your career or prolonged singleness . .
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| Inspirational Articles |
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For all Inspirational and Spiritual Articles, visit: Inspirational and Spiritual Articles, Home
Friends
The story of friendship between a 3 year old orangutan and a sick dog. May you always have…Love to Share, Health to Spare, And Friends who Care.
Bill Gates: Reality
Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about eleven (11) things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings, created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.
"We Want Ike!": The Gift of Being Included
With all the scandals in sports at all levels, it's nice to come across a story that affirms what games are supposed to teach - character, sportsmanship, team spirit, and self-confidence. Ike and his big brothers can talk football like never before for the rest of their lives now.
I am the light of the world
Light from Sun is same. But same light that makes plants grow, hardens clay. The response is completely different. Likewise, blessings are.
What makes a Saint?
A true Christian must encourage the people to come nearer to the LORD, and not to the Saints. Yes, we must respect the Saints because God has established them as his holy people and we must also respect the relics of Saints because these are `anointed by the SPIRIT' too.
Some Thoughts on Prayer
more inspirational articles
Collection of Inspirational Articles from 1stholistic.com
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| Seasonal Interest |
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Great Lent Special Supplement
St. Mary - Mother of God Supplement
Passion Week (Holy Week) Supplement
Pentecost Supplement
Sleebo Festival (Exaltation of Cross) Feast
Thanksgiving Supplement
Christmas Supplement
Denho (Baptism of Jesus) Supplement
Nineveh Lent (3 Day Lent) Supplement
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Health
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Drug Interactions: The Effects of Coffee on Medications
Most people rarely consider the side effects beyond restlessness, or trouble falling asleep at night. But coffee and espresso can have other consequences in people taking certain drugs, by either blocking absorption or enhancing their effects.
The Testosterone (Hormone) To Your Heart's Rescue
In fact, in a brand-new review of other studies by the prestigious journal Nature, researchers showed that people with heart disease have significantly lower testosterone than healthy people.
Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
"The idea that Alzheimer's is entirely genetic and unpreventable is perhaps the greatest misconception about the disease," says Gary Small, M.D., director of the UCLA Center on Aging.
More articles on Health
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| Humor - Life |
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Making the 'Difference'
God and Lawn Care
If you ever think you have been stupid, read this
The New Caste System in India
Quiz for Senior Citizens
More Articles on Humor and Life
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| Thought for Reflection |
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God Is Always Right - Abraham Lincoln
Always keep hoping for good
How precious to me are your thoughts
All negative things can be shaped into positives
Life is too ironic to fully understand
Cultivate an Attitude of Happiness
more thoughts for Reflection
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| News |
Temporary Protected Status for Syrians in the U.S.
The Secretary of Homeland Security has designated the Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, effective March 29, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Details
Aromatic Oil Started Flowing from Stone Cross in Manarcad Church (Feb 2012)
Aromatic Oil has been observed pouring out from the Stone Cross of Manarcad Marthamariam Cathedral (St. Mary's Cathedral), Kottayam, Kerala, India. Faithful are pouring to the Church.
Miracle Happening in Bahrain St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Holy Oil Flowing from St Mary's Photo..... It started at 6:00 PM local time on Jan 21, 2012.
Change in charges for Outside India Diocese/Churches
Patriarch H.H Moran Mor Ignatious Zakka I Iwas has issued Apostolic Bull in this regard considering the suggestions from Holy Synod in India. This change will be for next 3 years effective August 15, 2011. Man With Paralyzed Leg Walks 1,000 Miles After Visit to Lourdes
A man with a paralyzed left leg has completed a 1,000-mile hike to Santiago de Compostela after being cured at Lourdes, it has been reported.
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