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Mission Sunday (July 1, 2007): The harvest is plenty
Indian Orthodox Church (IOC) has always been in the forefront of reaching out to the needy. Its mission has touched many hearts and continues to do so everyday. Under the leadership of H.G. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios thirumeni, the mission of IOC has grown tremendously over the years and has been the source of hope to many.
In its efforts to spread the awareness of its mission in serving the neediest of the societies, IOC observes Mission Sunday on the first Sunday of July. On this day, special prayers are held for the needy, the missions across the country and people working to serve the needy. This year, Mission Sunday will be observed on July 1st.
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An Interview with H.G. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios
H.G. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios Thirumeni is the president of the Mission board and Mission Society of the Indian Orthodox Church (IOC) The Mission board is the governing body that oversees the mission activities of the IOC in the most backward areas of India.
Osthathios Thirumeni is one of the greatest living assets of IOC and has been the torch bearer of IOC's reachout initiatives. He is equally accepted across religions as the champion of social justice. Thirumeni is the founder of the mission training center of IOC. Thirumeni's hands and his mission have reached the underprivileged of the society and has spanned from Puthupaddy, Kerala to Kalahandi, Orissa.
The Mission Society operates numerous orphanages, old age homes and other charitable institutions. It also operates a mission training center to train the missionaries of IOC. The Mission Society has played a pivotal role during the relief work and rebuilding of lives during and after natural calamities and other emergencies.
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