Fairless Hills, PA: The 2023 Northeast American Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Clergy Retreat was held at the St. George Orthodox Church Fairless Hills PA. The morning began with fellowship and breakfast. The Northeast American Diocese Clergy were blessed with the presence of Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Metropolitan of the Kandanad East Diocese and Northeast American Diocesan Metropolitan Zachariah Mar Nicholovos.
Third Hour was led by both Metropolitans. Fr. Shibu Daniel welcomed the Metropolitans clergy, and clergy families to the retreat. Fr. Abu Peter gave a welcome and introduction speech as Vicar of the parish.
Fr. Tojo Baby led the retreat on Healing and Salvation from a scriptural and theological lens. Many of the clergy of the Diocese were in attendance.
Fr. Shibu Daniel thanked Fr. Tojo Baby for his insightful talk. After the Retreat had concluded Fr. Varghese M. Daniel, Diocesan Secretary, provided Diocesan updates. Fr. Sunny Joseph, Family & Youth Coordinator provided updates for this year’s Family and Youth Conference. Fr. Eby Paulouse, MMVS Vice President, also provided updates regarding MMVS. Metropolitan Zachariah Mar Nicholovos addressed questions and concerns from clergy.
Sixth Hour Prayers were conducted and lunch was served. The Northeast Diocese sincerely thanks St. George Orthodox Church, Fairless Hills for hosting this year’s clergy retreat.