From The Malankara Syriac Othodox Church:
In the blessed name of the Tri-une God, Self-existent,
Beginningless and Endless, Perfect in Being, (Glory be to Him)
Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Paulose II Catholicos of the East and
Malankara Metropolitan enthroned on the Apostolic Throne of St. Thomas
No. 71/2010
Blessings to our beloved Vicars of the Church, Priests of the locality, Trustees of the church,
and all the members of all the Parishes
Dearly beloved,
A blessed Christmas and New Year of good dreams are fast approaching. We celebrate the
birth of Jesus Christ as the Feast of peace and concord. Christmas is essentially the glorious
feast which extols the reconciliation between heaven and earth bringing the whole creation into
the experience of salvation. In a world characterized by dissention, discord, disillusionment,
exploitation and lust, the message of Christmas gives us unending hope. Let the Feast which
revealed to us that there is space in the heart of Jesus Christ for all creatures, make us more
spiritual. We pray that the celebration of this Feast be a means to achieve the heavenly peace
which is promised for the men of goodwill. Let us dedicate ourselves in holiness to prepare a
manger in our hearts so as to equip ourselves to face the challenges of the age in the power of
Holy Spirit.
This is an age when the influence of alcohol and other intoxicants is ever on the increase and
criminal tendency grow unabated. We strictly admonish the people of the Church, who are
called to be the inheritors of the eternal life in Jesus Christ, to sanctify themselves to celebrate
the feast in its holiness and keep away from all such evil influences. We wish and pray that the
Almighty grant you all a Christmas of spiritual renewal and joy and a blissful New Year.
May the Grace and Blessings of the God Almighty abide with you forever. And may the
prayers of the Mother of our God, the Holy Virgin Mary, St. Thomas the Apostle of India, our
Holy Fathers Mar Gregorios, Mar Dionysius and all the Holy Saints be a stronghold for us.
Amen.
Our Father who art in Heaven.........................
Baselios Marthoma Paulose II
From Catholicate Aramana
Devalokam, Kottayam, Kerala, India
On December l, 2010
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