Saddened to learn about the untimely demise of Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan, the Metropolitan of Believers Eastern Church.
Just a few weeks ago, had the opportunity to meet him and receive his blessings during my visit to Kerala. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the Believers Church community. Om Shanti Om 🙏🏽
Deeply saddened to learn about the tragic accident and passing away of the Metropolitan of Believers Eastern Church, Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan today in the US.
My deepest condolences and Prayers for his family and the Believers Church family 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Few glimpses of #MothersDay celebrations held by parishes in India and Myanmar. Special programs were held to honor mothers and thank them for all that they do. Mothers were given small gifts and prayers were offered for their good health and long life.
#MothersDay2022
#GoodFriday was celebrated across the parishes of Believers Eastern Church today in remembrance of the sufferings and crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ. Parishes took out processions bearing wooden crosses depicting the final hours of Jesus.
#HolyFriday#goodfriday2022
Happy Palm Sunday!
Tomorrow, we celebrate the #PalmSunday and the beginning of #HolyWeek, the week that changed the world! As we celebrate Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, let us welcome Him into our own lives and show our willingness to follow Him.
#PassionWeek
Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas, the Suffragan Metropolitan of the Malankara Marthoma Syrian Church visited the Believers Eastern Church Synod Secretariat today where he was welcomed by His Holiness Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I Metropolitan.
#BelieversEasternChurch#meet#church
The blessing of the foundation stone for the Kerala Council of Churches’ (KCC) new headquarters by His Holiness Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I Metropolitan. The KCC’s headquarters will be built in Thiruvalla, in honor of Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan.
Diocese of Kathmandu in Nepal inaugurated 3 water supply facilities in a village which was struggling for water. The villagers are grateful that now they have access to clean water.
#cleanwater#waterfacilities#watertaps#believerseasternchurch
Happy Feast of the Annunciation!
Today, as we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, may we reflect on the obedience of the Theotokos. Like the Blessed Virgin Mary, may we always be obedient to say yes to His Holy Will.
#Annunciationoftheotokos#GreatFast#GreatLent
Few glimpses from Mid Lent services held by our parishes in Diocese of Kerala. Mid lent is the 25th day of the Holy Lent and the Orthodox Church considers this day as a feast of extreme importance.
#GreatLent2022#Lent2022#JourneytoPascha
Today was a momentous day for the priests and faithful of Believers Eastern Church as each diocese carried out array of social welfare programs in honor of Athanasius Yohan I Metropolitan’s birthday and #InternationalWomansDay#IWD#IWD2022#serving#sharing
Prayerful birthday wishes to our beloved spiritual father, His Holiness Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I Metropolitan!
We pray that God grant you many more years of good health and strength and His unceasing help to continue to lead the holy church.
#birthdaygreetings#birthday
Religious leaders from various faiths came together for a meeting on National #tuberculosis Elimination Program organized by the District Tuberculosis Office, Lucknow. Representing the Christian community, the vicar general of Lucknow Diocese took part in the meeting.