CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese Day celebrations to begin today
A history seminar will follow at the CSI Retreat Centre, inaugurated by noted historian C.I. Isaac. The session will be moderated by Viji Varghese Eapen, with presentations by Vinil Paul, Shibi Peter and Susan George.
At 3 p.m. a public meeting will be inaugurated by Shashi Tharoor, MP. Bishop Malayil Sabu Koshy Cherian will preside over the function, while Cooperation Minister V.N. Vasavan will deliver the keynote address. The benedictory address will be delivered by Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews III.
The Diocese Day is being observed with a range of events to commemorate the consecration of Bishop John Martindale Speechly, the first head of the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese, as Bishop at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, on July 25, 1879.
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CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese Day celebrations to begin today
The CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese Day celebrations will commence on Friday morning at the Diocesan Headquarters with Bishop Malayil Sabu Koshy Cherian hoisting the flag. A history seminar will follow at the CSI Retreat Centre, inaugurated by noted historian C.I. Isaac. The session will be moderated by Viji Varghese Eapen, with presentations by Vinil Paul, Shibi Peter and Susan George. At 3 p.m. a public meeting will be inaugurated by Shashi Tharoor, MP. Bishop Malayil Sabu Koshy Cherian will preside over the function, while Cooperation Minister V.N. Vasavan will deliver the keynote address. The benedictory address will be delivered by Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews III. The Diocese Day is being observed with a range of events to commemorate the consecration of Bishop John Martindale Speechly, the first head of the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese, as Bishop at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, on July 25, 1879.
Deccan Herald
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- Deccan Herald
A place for quiet reflection
The CSI (Church of South India) Wesley Cathedral, Mysuru, does not conform to the popular image of cathedrals as imposing edifices. Yet, with its majestic bell tower and elegant arches, it is impressive in an understated way. Besides, a cathedral does not have to be large and lofty. What distinguishes it from a church is that a cathedral (from cathedra, Latin for 'chair') is the seat of the a city teeming with stately structures of historic interest, a relatively small sanctuary that can accommodate just 600 people could easily go unnoticed. Amid hectic sightseeing, however, one would do well to stop at Wesley Cathedral, set in serene surroundings, and spend a few moments in quiet on B N Road, close to the Suburban Bus Stand, Wesley Cathedral is not the oldest church in Mysuru. That distinction belongs to nearby St Bartholomew's Church, built in 1832. Wesley Cathedral, originally a church, dates back a century and a half and owes its existence to Rev John Hachian, who arrived in India from England in 1821. .Hachian was a member of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, a group inspired by John Wesley's 18th-century religious revival movement in England. In 1863, Hachian returned to his country on sabbatical to collect donations for the church he was eager to probably did not raise the requisite funds because, although the Maharaja of Mysore at the time granted land for Hachian's pet project, construction was delayed. Work began on the church in 1868, and services started in 1871 (the date may be seen on a side wall near the entrance), but it took several years to complete and assumed its present form as late as St Bartholomew's Church was established for European officers serving the Mysore Maharaja and the British administrators of the kingdom, Hachian envisaged a place of worship for local Christians. So, it is that, while services at St Bartholomew's Church are still held in English, Wesley Cathedral, despite its striking colonial architecture, does not use the language, except for the name on the faç Raj, who is responsible for the maintenance of the church (his duties include supervising the task of cleaning an elevated chandelier), points out prayer books and hymnals in Kannada. For English, he says with a smile, one must go to St Bartholomew' the archway above the altar area of Wesley Cathedral bears the Kannada version of Jesus' invitation from St Matthew's Gospel: 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.' Of course, the English words themselves are translated from Greek. .What requires no linguistic knowledge, indeed, no literacy, to appreciate are the scriptural scenes depicted on the stained-glass windows. Since they are only visible when the sun shines through them, it is best to plan a daylight visit to Wesley Cathedral.
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Student parliament for climate justice at Kottayam
Aimed at making their voices heard at COP30 , the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Brazil in November, a Student Parliament for Climate Justice will be held at CMS College, Kottayam, on June 6. The event will bring together student representatives from various schools run by the Church of South India (CSI) and they will share stories of climate crisis from 17 climate-vulnerable regions across the globe. The event will feature stories from Sundarbans, Tuvalu, Bangladesh, Madagascar, Dominica, the Amazon rainforest, California, Canada, Greece, Mozambique, Iraq, Mali, Kenya, Greenland, Alaska, Australia, and Kerala. Student ambassadors from the U.S., India and Bhutan too will speak. The parliament will culminate with the adoption of a resolution demanding a carbon-free global economy and decisive action. The event is jointly organised by the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese's Department of Environmental Concerns and CMS College, Kottayam. Following the parliamentary session, a public meeting will be held. Bishop Malayil Sabu Koshy Cherian, Bishop of the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese, will preside. Cooperation Minister V.N. Vasavan will inaugurate it. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, jurist K.T. Thomas and others will speak. Anju Sosan George, Principal of CMS College, will serve as official host of the event.
