Fr.T.J.Joshua - The Great Evangelist ,
Theologian And Orator
Daniel Malayil
IOH News Service
Philadelphia July 18
2005: A Under the joint auspices of the Orthodox churches in
the city of brotherly love - Philadelphia - its 11th Gospel
convention was held in 3 days at the St. Thomas Orthodox Church
Auditorium.
The convention was particularly noteworthy for two reasons, this
year. Most important was the presence of Fr. T. J. Joshua and
the other was being able to convene such a convention in
Orthodox Church own facility - the magnificent and huge Church
complex acquired by St. Thomas Church.
Sensing the mood of the 1000 plus faithful gathered in the two
days speaks the importance of a joint Orthodox Gospel
convention. The participants listened the majestic and heart
piercing voice of our great orator Fr.T.J.Joshua . "It was a
revival and refreshing for those heard this servant of God at
least once in the past and it was new experience for those never
heard him, mainly the children" many reflected.
Fr.Joshua captivated the listeners in pin drop silence with his
theological insights put as simple as to be able to comprehend
by the young and old, the little learned and the learned and
Malayalam speaking and English speaking audience. Fr.Joshua
spoke about the importance of seeking the Feet, Hands and the
Face of our Lord and ultimately to surrender the self before
Him.
A To be at the feet of our
Lord, to look at the nail print of our Lord and at the face of
Lord. To regain the lost humility of our people, at the feet of
Jesus, recount the suffering of our Lord looking the nail
pierced arms and seek the protection of the hands those created
the universe and seek the joy of the face of our lord,- reminded
Fr.Joshua
The 3 days oration led the faithful in a pilgrimage. The
physical inflictions that Fr.T.J. Joshua had to go through was a
new awareness for most of the attendees. And yet the the deep
understanding of the great plans of our Lord to sustain this
great evangelist though the sufferings speaks to everyone a lot.
"Pray for this great son of Malankara Sabha for good health and
long life. We cant' wait for another opportunity to listen to
this great voice of God through Joshua Achen" many praised the
Lord and said..
( Indian Orthodox Herald News Release,
July 18, 2005)
