Honoring Our Heritage
Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa inaugurated വേരുകൾ തേടി (Verukal Thedi): Finding the Roots – The Heritage Corridor at Philadelphia Ascension Mar Thoma Church. വേരുകൾ തേടി (Finding the Roots) is a permanent historical exhibit that beautifully traces the nearly 2,000-year faith jo
Southeast Region: Junior-Senior Conference 2026
The South East Region Sunday School of the Diocese of North America of the Mar Thoma Church held its annual Junior and Senior Conference from June 25–28, 2026, at Bryn Athyn College, Pennsylvania. The conference brought together 191 participants for worship, Bible study, fellowship, and spiritual formation under the theme "Sub
Northeast Regional Youth Fellowship organized the First Biblical Wellness Retreat
The Northeast Regional Youth Fellowship successfully conducted its first Biblical Wellness Retreat for Young Adults from May 28–31, 2026, at Camp of the Woods, Speculator, New York. Centered on the theme “Authenticity,” the retreat brought together 60 young adults from across the region for a time of spiritual renewal, fel
Doctor of Divinity (Honoris Causa) Conferred on Paulos Tirumeni
It was an occasion of great significance for the Mar Thoma Diocese of North America as Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa was awarded the Doctor of Divinity (Honoris Causa) degree by the New York General Theological Seminary, Manhattan, New York. The General Theological Seminary, established in 1822, is one of the eight of
My Maramon :Personal Reflections
Born and raised in the United States, I attended the Maramon Convention eight times, beginning in 1997. During seminary training in India, I witnessed its preparation under the leadership of Mar Thoma Metropolitans. The Convention significantly shaped my ministerial formation, spiritual growth, and appreciation for the Mar Thoma
You are the Light of the World
Being the Light That Reveals Christ Almost two thousand years ago, in His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke a message that many modern churches hesitate to emphasize as they proclaim the gospel. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14). Jesus’ words are not merely