Minus One, Plus Two!
In all seriousness, the Seminary Community, especially us Indian Seminarians definitely miss the presence of Dn. Daniel. Semassan graduated (still a surprise to many of us) and has moved on for further training and learning at Old Theological Seminary in Kottayam where he will be till April of 2009.
During the month of August, St. Tikhon's Seminary welcomed two new seminarians to the Indian Orthodox group bringing our current total to seven.
Joel Mathew, a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Church (Farmers Branch, TX), has joined us after completing his undergradute and graduate studies in accounting and working for a year with Ernst & Young. Joel served as the MGOCSM Council member for the Dallas/Oklahoma area for the past two years, and also took part in the 2006 Missions Trip to Pampady, Kerala, India.
James Cheriyan joins us this year as the first Indian international student to study here. James completed two years of his Seminary education at Nagpur Seminary in India and received the blessing from His Grace Mar Coorilos to complete the Masters of Divinity program at St. Tikhon's.
These two individuals are truly passionate about the Church and are a great asset to the brotherhood here at St. Tikhon's. We take this opportunity to welcome our brothers to the Seminary community. Please continue to pray for all of us, especially as we begin the new academic year.
During the month of August, St. Tikhon's Seminary welcomed two new seminarians to the Indian Orthodox group bringing our current total to seven.
Joel Mathew, a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Church (Farmers Branch, TX), has joined us after completing his undergradute and graduate studies in accounting and working for a year with Ernst & Young. Joel served as the MGOCSM Council member for the Dallas/Oklahoma area for the past two years, and also took part in the 2006 Missions Trip to Pampady, Kerala, India.
James Cheriyan joins us this year as the first Indian international student to study here. James completed two years of his Seminary education at Nagpur Seminary in India and received the blessing from His Grace Mar Coorilos to complete the Masters of Divinity program at St. Tikhon's.These two individuals are truly passionate about the Church and are a great asset to the brotherhood here at St. Tikhon's. We take this opportunity to welcome our brothers to the Seminary community. Please continue to pray for all of us, especially as we begin the new academic year.
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