The Great Commission - Growth of Christianity in the world

This video was presented at the MGOCSM North America's 2011 Baltimore Leadership Camp, in which the theme was "Going Beyond Borders", based on the biblical verse Isaiah 40:31. This video highlights significant Indian Orthodox Church history from Christ, all the way to America and beyond. This video is meant to serve as an educational tool as well as to inspire and uplift Christians.

To know more information on how the camp went, visit the following link:
Baltimore Leadership Camp 2011

Happy Easter!

"The angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you.'" St. Matthew 28:5-7 (NIV)

Happy Easter to you and your loved ones!

An Indian Orthodox App!

An Indian Orthodox App??? No way!

Finally, a fellow parishioner had the courage to create an Indian Orthodox Lectionary Facebook app of scripture readings for the current week, of the Great and Holy Lent.

Hopefully, this will lead to the future of Orthodox app development!

Where's our Orthodox App?

"Are you a sinner? Don't worry, there's an app for that. The Roman Catholic Church has approved a recent iTunes addition called Confession, a $1.99 app that bills itself as 'the perfect aid for every penitent.'"

iTunes salvation: Roman Catholic Church approves Confession app

Someone pointed out by saying "Where's our Orthodox App?" Good question. Hopefully Orthodukso or some other resource will pave the way for an app someday!

55 Maxims for Christian Living

This article post is something worth sharing, especially during this Thanksgiving season, entitled 55 Maxims for Christian Living by Fr. Thomas Hopko.

They're definitely not Orthodox!

And in yet another Vatican head-scratching moment, the official newspaper of the Vatican reported that America's favorite family, the Simpsons, are Catholic ... read the complete article through this link. When asked why, the Pope responded 'doh!'!

Orthodox Service Closing Hymn

This is actually an amazing video posted on YouTube regarding one of the many beautiful hymns the Malankara Orthodox and Malankara Syrian Orthodox churches sing towards the end of the Holy Eucharist, followed by the dismissal benediction from the clergy, which is all after the Hoothomo (closing prayer). Absolutely a blessing!

Since the video is sung only in the Indian native language, Malayalam; Here is the translation for the following hymn:

Jesus, Father's son,
keep us always well
Jesus, Mary's son,
Help us always too
Jesus, strengthen us-
Jesus guard us all
Jesus, remove the
wicked from us all
Jesus, absolve our
sins and our evil deeds
Jesus, have mercy
on the judgement day