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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:36:28 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Ecumenical Christmas Celebration, Philadelphia</title>
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	&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/image01102_1.jpg&quot; /&gt;The Ecumenical Fellowship of Indian Churches in Philadelphia celebrated Christmas at the George Washington High School, Northeast Avenue on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 3 p. m. This was also an occasion for the fellowship to thank God for its growth and ministry for the last 25 years in the city of brotherly love. &lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:31:00 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>On line Fellowship for Worship and Devotion</title>
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	&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/image111001.jpg&quot; /&gt;Thirusannnidhiyil &lt;/strong&gt;is a programme organized by the Southern Region Mar Thoma Edavaka Mission for members and friends to join together for worship and devotion through teleconference. The first meeting was inaugurated by the Diocesan Secretary on Monday December 5, 2011 at 9. 00 p. m. EST. The devotional message was shared by Rev. Joseph Joheny, Vicar of St. Thomas Mar Thoma Parish New York. Rev. Thomas Mathew welcomed the gathering.</description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:30:31 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Visit to the Roman Baths</title>
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	&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/image1001_28.jpg&quot; /&gt;Anyone visiting England will love to visit Roman baths, place of hot springs and full of Roman history. A visitor can see the natural hot water still flowing and it remains as that is the only hot springs in the UK. It amounts to 15,624 gallons of water a day.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:41:06 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Visit to the Birth place of Shakespeare</title>
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	&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/image1002_8.jpg&quot; /&gt;Mar Theodosius along with Rev Abraham Mathew, vicar of St Thomas Mar Thoma Parish, Bristol and his family visited Shakespeare&#39;s Birthplace. This is in Henley Street in the center of Stratford -upon-Avon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:33:36 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Europe Regional Clergy Meeting</title>
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	&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/image1003_2.jpg&quot; /&gt;A clergy – family meeting of Europe region was held at Buckfast Abbey, Devon under the leadership of our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese mar Theodosius Episcopa from August 22 to 23, 2011. Rev. Eapen Abrahm led devotion based on 1 Chronicle 29:1-9 on the opening day. Achen initiated the discussion on the mentoring role of the Priests by comparing David&#39;s mentoring role in the life of Solomon. Rev. Abraham Mathew presented a paper on the subject ‘Relevant ministry in UK and Europe&#39;. &lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:13:13 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Ordination of Rev. Dr Alex George Kolath</title>
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	&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/image1009.jpg&quot; /&gt;Dallas Farmers Branch Mar Thoma Church became the venue for the Kassesssa ordination of one of the two persons chosen by God from the Diocese of North America and Europe to become the clergy of the Mar Thoma Church. Rev. Dn. Alex G. Kolath was the first fruit of this parish which through the ordination service started the spiritual journey to fulfill His purpose and participate in the establishment of the Kingdom of God. Rev. Alex G. Kolath is the son of Mr. George Kolath and Mrs. (Late) Mary Kolath.The Kassissa ordination took place on Saturday, 30th July 2011.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:51:32 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Diocesan Edavaka Mission (MTVEA) National Conference</title>
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        <description>&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt&quot;&gt;Diocesan Edavaka Mission (MTVEA) National Conference&lt;br /&gt;
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:54:06 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Diocesan Yuvajana Sakhyam National Conference</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:52:08 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Trinity Mar Thoma Church</title>
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	&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/image1001_12.jpg&quot; /&gt;Trinity Mar Thoma Church, Houston was established in 1974. His Grace Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan conducted a prayer meeting at Houston in April 1974 with 10 families and that was the humble beginning of Trinity Mar Thoma parish, Houston. By the grace of God the Parish could complete 37 successful years as a worshipping community in this part of the world under the providence of God Almighty and we are indeed grateful to God for His abundant blessings , guidance and protection. &lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 11:23:42 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Mar Thoma Students&#39; Conference- 2011</title>
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	&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/image1001_8.jpg&quot; /&gt;The Mar Thoma Students&#39; Conference - 2011 was held at the Madras Christian College Chennai from May 11 to 14. The inauguration was held at 6 p. m. on May 11&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; with an opening worship. The Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos gave the opening prayer. Dr. Manu Thomas, the President of the Conference welcomed the gathering. He said: The Mar Thoma Students&#39; Conference has a shining history with a prophetic insight into the aspirations of the youthful community of the Church.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2011 04:47:38 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>The Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan</title>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;The magnitude of the recent massive earthquake and the devastation caused by the consequent tsunami are quite disturbing. The loss of thousands of lives and destruction to land, livestock and property is heart wrenching. The impact of what has happened to the land and to the people of Japan is affecting the entire world. The loss and sorrow of the people of Japan touches the hearts and minds of everyone in the world. &lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:01:36 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia. Inauguration</title>
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	&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/image0102.jpg&quot; /&gt;The formal inauguration of the Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia took place on Sunday, December 26, 2010 in a public meeting held at the Community Lutheran Church in Sterling, VA. Prior to the public function there was a Holy Qurbana Service in which all members participated. The parish choir participated and helped in the service.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:29:54 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>6th National Edavaka Mission Conference 2009</title>
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	&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/edavaka7.jpg&quot; /&gt;The 6th National Edavaka Mission Conference was held from July 31st to August 2nd, 2009 at the National Christian Conference Center, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA. The theme was selected from Micah 6: 8 “Walk humbly with your God”. Over 60 participants from various Mar Thoma Churches in North America attended the conference.&lt;/span&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:18:55 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Diocesan Youth Chaplains’ Workshop</title>
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&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/uploads/1/youthcha.jpg&quot; /&gt;The first Youth Chaplains’ workshop of the Diocese was inaugurated at Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Houston on 7th July, 2009. And the rest of the sessions were held at trinity till the afternoon of July 8, 2009.&amp;nbsp; Evening worship was led by Rev. Jaisen A. Thomas and Rev. Biju P. Simon and devotion led by Rev. Varghese Mathew, Youth Chaplain, Chicago. </description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:27:03 PST</pubDate>
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	LEAD ( Layperson Education And Development) Program&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Mar Theodosius met with the LEAD program convenor Ms. Betty Vattakunnel and discuss the need to evaluate the program Phase I. The possibility of creating the CDs for power point presentation was discussed. The Diocesan Episcopa suggested that LEAD program should consider organizing training program for the volunteers interested in mission work,&lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:47:55 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>10th Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam Conference of the Diocese of North America and Europe </title>
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        <description>The Vicar and members of the Mar Thoma Church of Dallas, Farmers Branch Yuvajana Sakhyam warmly welcome you to the 10th Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam Conference of the Diocese of North America and Europe . The Conference will be held from August 22 to 24, 2008 at Ramada DFW airport South hotel in Irving, Texas. We request your prayerful participation and support to make this event a great success.</description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:29:31 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>29th National Youth Conference (July 31 - August 3rd 2008)</title>
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        <description>The Detroit Mar Thoma Church prayerfully invites all youth members of the Diocese of North America and Europe to attend the 29th National Youth Conference. We pray that this conference will help you Find Your Identity in Union with Christ! &lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;a href=&quot;http://detroitmarthoma.com/NYC2008_leaders.php&quot;&gt;http://detroitmarthoma.com/NYC2008_leaders.php&lt;/a&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:26:30 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>Delhi and Mumbai Diocesan Clergy Conference:</title>
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman&quot;&gt;The Clergy Conference of the 
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			&lt;st1:place w:st=&quot;on&quot;&gt;Delhi&lt;/st1:place&gt;&lt;/st1:city&gt; and Mumbai Dioceses was held from 4&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; to 7&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; March 2008 at Sihora Christa Panthi Ashram. The Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas and Rev. Dr. K. G. Pothen were the main leaders of the Conference. The theme of the Conference was “Liturgical Practices and Faith formation in our time”. 87 Achens from the two Dioceses participated in this conference.&lt;br /&gt;
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		Delhi Diocese&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:29:10 PST</pubDate>
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        <title>The Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan</title>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;The magnitude of the recent massive earthquake and the devastation caused by the consequent tsunami are quite disturbing.&amp;nbsp; The loss of thousands of lives and destruction to land, livestock and property is heart wrenching. The impact of what has happened to the land and to the people of Japan is affecting the entire world.&amp;nbsp; The loss and sorrow of the people of Japan touches the hearts and minds of everyone in the world.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2000 05:41:58 PST</pubDate>
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