St. Thomas Parish Welcomes His Grace Dr. Abraham Mar Seraphim Metropolitan

H. G. Dr. Abraham Mar Seraphim, Metropolitan of the Bangalore Diocese is with us from June 1 to June 13, as part of  the Philadelphia Renewal Convention organized by Way of the Cross Ministries.

Brief Biography

H. G. Dr. Abraham Mar Seraphim Metropolitan is one of the most vibrant preachers of the Indian Orthodox Church. His ability to bring believers to transformation and renewal through the Word of God is exceptional. Renewal Convention 2014 will be a time of healing and transformation through powerful preaching, divine worship and the Holy Qurbana.
H.G. Dr. Abraham Mar Seraphim Metropolitan, Metropolitan of the Diocese of Bangalore was born on 28 December 1969 to Puthenveedu V. A. Mathews and Annie, being a member of St. George Valiyapally, Eram, Thumpamon Diocese. He was also a member of St. Basil Dayara, Pathanamthitta. He completed his B.Sc degree from Mahatma Gandhi University in 1990. After that he joined Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam and completed his B.D in 1994. He also completed his Masters in Theology degree from Dharmaram Theological College, Bangalore in 1997. His Grace also did 6 Months Coursework in Pastoral Counseling, Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, IL, USA. In 2005 His Grace completed his Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL USA.

On February 17, 2010 he was elected to the Holy Episcopacy at Sasthamkotta Malankara Association. His Grace was Consecrated as Metropolitan on May 12, 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam. Now he serves as the Metropolitan of the Bangalore Diocese.

Philadelphia Renewal Convention 2014

Philadelphia Renewal Convention 2014 organized by Way of the Cross Ministries is to be held at our parish from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8. Friday, June 6, is the Youth and F.O.C.U.S Renewal Night (English preaching); Saturday, June 7, Saturday Renewal (a mix of Malayalam and English). The theme for this year is, ‘This is the Way; walk in it.’ (Isaiah 30:21).

In addition, prior to, and after the Renewal Convention, there are Prayer Fellowships scheduled at various homes. Thirumeni will lead the meditations at the prayer fellowships. Please check the flier or contact Rev. Fr. Gheevarghese John for more details.