Calcutta Diocese

06/10/2026

Golden Jubilee Year of Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church and MGM Higher Secondary School, Hathital, Jabalpur Inaugurated

Jabalpur: The Golden Jubilee Year of Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church and MGM Higher Secondary School, Hathital, Jabalpur was inaugurated on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

The celebrations began on October 3 with Evening Prayer, followed by Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana on October 4. Rev. Fr. D. Alexander, who served as Vicar from 1978 to 1980, was the chief celebrant.

Following the Holy Qurbana, the year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations were formally inaugurated. Vicar Rev. Fr. Giju George, acknowledged the dedication and sacrifices of former vicars and lay members and called upon the present generation to carry forward their legacy. Chief Guest Rev. Fr. D. Alexander, Secretary Mr. Thomas Mammen, School Secretary Mr. V. C. Varghese addressed the gathering and shared memories of the parish and school over the past five decades.

Rev. Fr. D. Alexander was felicitated in recognition of his dedicated ministry and guidance to the parish and institution.

04/10/2026

Torch Lighted for OCYM OKR Conference Hosted by the Diocese of Calcutta

Bhilai : The torch for the upcoming OCYM OKR Annual Conference hosted by the Diocese of Calcutta at St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur, was ceremonially lighted on October 2, 2026, at St. Thomas Ashram Chapel, Bhilai.

The lighting of the Deepashikha ( torch) at the tomb of Dr. Stephanos Mar Theodosius of Blessed Memory marked the beginning of the journey of the conference torch, symbolising the passing on of faith, vision, dedication and the missionary spirit of the Church to the younger generation.

The ceremony was held in the presence of Very Rev. Shaji Mukudiyil Cor-episcopa, Very Rev. Thomas Ramban, Rev. Fr. Jacob Thomas, Rev. Fr. Joji Rajan, Rev. Fr. Subin Daniel, and Rev. Fr. Joel Mathew, along with representatives of OCYM and MGOCSM of the Diocese of Calcutta, including Dr. Aippuru John, Mr. Rahul Mathew, Mr. Jobin Joy, Mr. Ashwin Abraham and CA Rinu Koshy.

Youth representatives from Mar Gregorios Orthodox Cathedral, Bhilai; St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Nagpur; St. Thomas College, Bhilai; and CCET, Bhilai, were also present for the occasion.

02/10/2026

മെസ്‌കേൽ - ധന്യതയുടേ നിമിഷം :
അഭി. അലക്സിയോസ് മാർ യൗസേബിയോസ് മെത്രാപ്പൊലീത്താ എത്യോപ്യൻ ഓർത്തഡോക്സ് സഭയുടെ സ്ലീബാപെരുന്നാളിൽ സംബന്ധിക്കുവാൻ കഴിഞ്ഞതിന്റെ അനുഭവം പങ്കുവെയ്ക്കുന്നു.

എത്യോപ്യൻ ഓർത്തഡോക്സ് സഭയുടെ സ്ലീബാപെരുന്നാളിൽ സംബന്ധിക്കുവാൻ കഴിഞ്...

29/09/2026

Hon. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Peace of the Government of Ethiopia, met with His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, H. G. Alexios Mar Eusebius Metropolitan, H. G. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros Metropolitan and representatives of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church

29/09/2026

His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, along with H. G. Alexios Mar Eusebius Metropolitan, H. G. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros Metropolitan, and representatives of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, offered prayers at the tomb of Abuna Paulose and Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie.

Courtesy: Gregorian TV

28/09/2026

As the delegation of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church bid farewell to Ethiopia, His Holiness Abuna Mathias, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, expressed his warmth and happiness towards the visiting delegates. At a dinner hosted on 27 September, His Holiness conveyed his fraternal love and friendship and presented a token of affection to H.G. Alexios Mar Eusebius Metropolitan and the delegates as a cherished gesture of the close bonds between the two sister Churches.

27/09/2026

Meeting with H.E. Devesh Uttam, Ambassador of India to Ethiopia

H. H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III along with H. G. Alexios Mar Eusebius Metropolitan, H. G. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros Metropolitan and Representatives from Malankara Orthodox Church met with H.E. Devesh Uttam, Ambassador of India to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Courtesy: Baselios Marthoma Mathews III ( FB Post) & Catholicate Online Media

24/09/2026

Pictures from the reception accorded by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church to H. H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, along with H. G. Alexios Mar Eusebius Metropolitan, H. G. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros Metropolitan, and priests of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church during their visit to Ethiopia for the Feast of the Holy Cross.

Picture Courtesy: EOTC TV & Catholicate News

24/09/2026

പൗരസ്ത്യ കാതോലിക്കായും മലങ്കര മെത്രാപ്പോലീത്തായുമായ പരിശുദ്ധ ബസേലിയോസ് മാർത്തോമ്മാ മാത്യൂസ് തൃതീയൻ കാതോലിക്കാ ബാവാ ശ്ലൈഹിക സന്ദർശനത്തിനായി എത്യോപ്യയിലെത്തി. ആഡിസ് അബാബ ബോലെ അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര വിമാനത്താവളത്തിൽ എത്യോപ്യൻ ഓർത്തഡോക്സ് തെവാഹെദോ സഭയുടെ ആർച്ച് ബിഷപ്പ് അഭിവന്ദ്യ ആബൂന മൽക്കിസദേക്ക്, അഭിവന്ദ്യ ആബൂന ദീയസ്ക്കോറോസ് എന്നിവർ ചേർന്ന് പരിശുദ്ധ കാതോലിക്കാ ബാവായെ സ്വീകരിച്ചു. മെത്രാപ്പോലീത്താമാരായ അഭി. അലക്സിയോസ് മാർ യൗസേബിയോസ്, അഭി. ഡോ.യൂഹാനോൻ മാർ ദീയസ്ക്കോറോസ്, റവ.ഫാ.ഡോ.ജോസി ജേക്കബ്, റവ.ഫാ.അശ്വിൻ ഫെർണാണ്ടസ്, റവ.ഫാ.ഗീവർഗീസ് ജോൺസൺ, ജേക്കബ് മാത്യു, ജോജോ പി ജോൺ എന്നിവരും മലങ്കരസഭയുടെ പ്രതിനിധി സംഘത്തിലുണ്ട്.

23/09/2026

Teachers’ Workshop Organised by BlackSwan Education at MGM School Gopalpur

Dhanpuri: A fruitful and enriching Teachers’ Workshop was organised in association with BlackSwan Education on September 19, 2026. The workshop brought together the teaching staff of MGM Hr. Sec. School, Dhanpuri, and MGM School, Gopalpur, providing an excellent platform for professional development, knowledge sharing and exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
The programme was graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Jobby Peter, Principal, MGM Hr. Sec. School, Dhanpuri; Mrs. Georgina Grace, Vice Principal; and Mrs. Jincy Jobby, Academic Coordinator. From MGM School, Gopalpur, Rev. Fr. Dynu Kurian, Principal, and Mrs. Babisha P. John, Academic Coordinator, along with the teaching staff, actively participated in the workshop.
The interactive sessions focused on strengthening teaching practices, enhancing professional skills and creating more effective and engaging learning experiences for students. The gathering also encouraged meaningful interaction and the exchange of ideas among educators from both institutions.
The MGM family expressed its heartfelt gratitude to BlackSwan Education for conducting such an insightful and engaging workshop and for their valuable contribution towards the continuous professional development of teachers.