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New York July 05 2005:
"As the youth of the Orthodox Church, each member has the
responsibility and duty to be involved in the MGOCSM and partake
in its activities, advised His Grace Zachariah Mar Nicholovos,
Assistant Metropolitan of the American Diocese.
Mar Nicholovos was speaking on the occasion of the MGOCSM
Charity Banquet, held on Friday, July 1, 2005 at Akbar
Restaurant, Long Island, New York.
Almost one hundred youth from the northeastern region attended
the banquet. Chor-Episcopos P.S.Samuel also spoke on the
occasion. He reiterated the importance of preparing the youth
for taking up leadership roles within the Church. |
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A slideshow showcasing
various activities of the MGOCSM was shown to the attendees.
Miss Lincy Thomas made a presentation about Missions 2005, which
took place last month, in which certain young men and women from
different parts of the United States visited Kerala and stayed
at chosen mission centers of the Orthodox Church. Lincy spoke of
their experiences at St. Paul’s Convent and Balagram and showed
pictures from their visit.
The proceeds of the banquet would be sent to the Balagram for
the repair of the car which was damaged in the unfortunate
accident which took place last month that took the life of
Sister Helen of the Convent.
The welcome speech and vote of thanks was given by Judy Ninan,
the Event Organizer of the Banquet. Deacon Aju Mathews was the
Master of Ceremonies at the event. |