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Atlanta Church Consecration
The consecration of St.Thomas Orthodox Church,
Atlanta, GA will be held on October 4th and 5th.
St. Thomas Orthodox Church has been serving
the Atlanta community since 1997. The
ceremony will be led by H.G. Alexios Mar
Eusebius, Metropolitan of South West American
Diocese along with H.G.Dr. Mathews Mar
Severios Metropolitan (Diocese of Kandanad)
and H.G. Dr.Yuhanon Mar Chrysostomos
Metropolitan (Diocese of Niranam).
The commencement of the services will be on Friday, October 4 th. In the first session, the church and management
committee members will welcome the Respected Metropolitans and Chief Guests to Church by way of traditional
procession. The second phase of the consecration will be held on Saturday morning with Holy Liturgy (Moonninmal
Qurbana) followed by public meeting. In addition, there will be a Christian Devotional music night with
performances by well known play back singer Alex Paul on Sunday evening to bless the occasion.
The Organizing Committee is working under the spiritual leadership of Vicar Fr.Wilson Manalethu for the success of
the program. This committee includes the Church Managing committee members Tiby Kunjunju (Trustee), Cherian
P Abraham (Secretary), Byju Alex, Varghese Varghese, George Varghese, John Varghese, Ajay Varghese, Boban P
Varghese as well as Building Committee conveners Mathen Mathew and K.K Mathew.
MGOCSM Chicago Summer Conference
MGOCSM-Chicago held their 15th Annual Summer
Conference at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois
from Thursday, August 1st through Sunday, August 4th.
This Summer Conference wrapped up a year's worth of
study on what it means to be a "Chosen Generation"
based off of St. Peter's writing from 1 Peter 2:9-10. The
main speakers, Rev. Dn. Daniel Mathai and Ms. Ceena
Varghese, provided the conference participants with
great insight on what it takes to lead a Christian life.
With over 100 participants, wise and dedicated
speakers and leaders, and true fellowship, this
conference reminded the youth of the power of true
prayer and the beauty of the Lord's faithfulness.
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