Broadway Cathedral Youth Movement

Broadway Cathedral Youth Movement Official page of MGOCSM & OCYM of St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral Broadway. There was no scope to start a Parish and conduct the Holy Eucharist.

There were a few Malayali students who come to Madras for higher studies in late 19th century. By the dawn of the 20th century more people came to Madras from Kerala. Most of them were students. A few arrived as merchants and others came seeking employment. They began to settle there as families. It was only when going home at times, these Christians could take part in the Holy Eucharist, as they

could never engage in these on Sundays while at Madras. Baptism of children and funeral services were performed by Priests from other Churches. Thus it was quite a deplorable state in which the Kerala Christians lived in Madras without the spiritual consolations from the parental Church. They almost despaired of finding a solution for their problem. But as time went by, the number of Orthodox members began to increase. In 1912 it was arranged to bring a native Priest to Madras for conducting the Holy Eucharist. The service of those great fathers of the Church who visited Madras occasionally too was made use of. Sometimes Priests were appointed for a short term to perform the Holy Eucharist. By 1916 the Orthodox members made arrangements to arrange Priests from Kerala permanently to conduct the Holy Eucharist. For this a petition was submitted before H.G. Geevarghese Mar Dionysius Vattasseril, Metropolitan of Malankara. He consented to help the members in Madras as far as he could. It was the time when Dr. Cheeran Varghese was working As R.M.O at the Egmore Maternity Hospital in Madras. As a zealous Church man he thought of ways of getting a Parish for the Orthodox Community in Madras. Several members of the community who were learned, educated and intelligent also partook in these deliberations. Everyone's attention was centered on the Holy Emmanual Church in Broadway. It served as Garrison Church that was run for British soldiers only. It was under the supervision of Dr.Whitefield, the Bishop of Madras an application was submitted to Bishop Dr.Whitefield through the Malankara Metropolitan, for sanction of the Garrison church for the use of the Orthodox Church. Before long, the Emmanuel Church got allotted to the Orthodox community. This temporary permission was extended overtime and was availed for a long time. After Bishop Whitefield, Bishop Waller took charge. He too was a bishop interested in the spiritual well being of the members of the Orthodox Church. Later, the full possession and ownership or the Church was obtained for the Orthodox Community. It was in October 1916, the Holy Emmanuel Church, in Madras was released for the use of the Orthodox community. Malankara Metropolitan the Most Reverend Vattasseril Thirumeni sent Augen Rambachan (Later Augen Bava) to Madras as Vicar. It was he who performed Holy Eucharist of the Orthodox Church for the first time.

An Interaction Session by Broadway MGOCSM & OCYM with Our Sunday School Students
24/06/2024

An Interaction Session by Broadway MGOCSM & OCYM with Our Sunday School Students

Broadway MGOCSM & OCYM members took part in Late Lamented H. G. Zachariah Mar Dionysius Quiz & Extempore Competition hel...
24/06/2024

Broadway MGOCSM & OCYM members took part in Late Lamented H. G. Zachariah Mar Dionysius Quiz & Extempore Competition held at St. Thomas Mount Orthodox Syrian Church, Puzhuthivakkam and has bagged the 2nd place in Quiz Competition

Broadway MGOCSM OCYM felicitated Rev. Fr. Anish Mathew for his 15 years of priesthood, Fr. Yakob (Smijai) for his holy o...
09/06/2024

Broadway MGOCSM OCYM felicitated Rev. Fr. Anish Mathew for his 15 years of priesthood, Fr. Yakob (Smijai) for his holy ordination to the priesthood, and Dn. Geevarghese (Vibin) for his holy ordination to the sub-diaconate.

Prayerful wishes to our beloved Anish Achen
02/06/2024

Prayerful wishes to our beloved Anish Achen

30/05/2024
Congratulations to all the winners and participants !!
20/05/2024

Congratulations to all the winners and participants !!

The Mgocsm & Ocym of Broadway Cathedral is thrilled to invite all the cathedral members to participate in our online eve...
18/05/2024

The Mgocsm & Ocym of Broadway Cathedral is thrilled to invite all the cathedral members to participate in our online event "Cathedral Quizathon"

***Exclusively for our Cathedral Members***

Let's join together to learn our history and holy sacraments in an innovative way

Date :May 19th 2024, Sunday
Time: 6.45pm
Mode of conduct: Online

Points to be Noted:
*No age limit for the participation
*Participants have to make sure of their internet connectivity
*The game code and link will be shared to the participants on the event day.

Broadway Mgocsm & Ocym Office Bearers 2024-25
18/05/2024

Broadway Mgocsm & Ocym Office Bearers 2024-25

15/02/2024

St. George Orthodox Church, Padi won the first place in Faithful DebateSt. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Chetpet won s...
15/02/2024

St. George Orthodox Church, Padi won the first place in Faithful Debate
St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Chetpet won second place in Faithful Debate
Congratulations to both the teams!! 🎊

St. George Syrian Orthodox Chuch, Avadi HVF won the first place in Waves of DestinySt. George Orthodox Church, Padi wo...
15/02/2024

St. George Syrian Orthodox Chuch, Avadi HVF won the first place in Waves of Destiny
St. George Orthodox Church, Padi won second place in Waves of Destiny
Congratulations to both the teams!! 🎊

St. George Orthodox Church, Padi won the first place in Remote Rhythms St. George Orthodox Syrian Church, Avadi Ramalin...
15/02/2024

St. George Orthodox Church, Padi won the first place in Remote Rhythms
St. George Orthodox Syrian Church, Avadi Ramalingapuram won second place in Remote Rhythms
Congratulations to both the teams!! 🎊

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