2nd Memorial of Thomas Mar Makarios

His Grace Thomas Mar Makarios, first Metropolitan for the American Diocese and founder of the Mission Society of St. Gregorios of India, died two years ago today, February 23, 2008, in England after consecrating a church there.

The tomb above was completed last year.

Last year also marked the dedication of a statue devoted to Thirumeni at Alma College

http://maruroopa.blogspot.com/2009/06/beautiful-day-dedication-of-bishop-mar.html

Here are the praises, tributes and eulogies at the dedication in Michigan

http://orthodoxmissionamerica.blogspot.com/2009/06/bishop-makarios-memorial-sculpture.html

Read and/or listen to Fr John Brian's tribute at the Bishop's 40 day memorial in Chicago (Bellwood).

http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2008/04/mar-makarios-40day-memorial-tribute.html

May his memory be eternal and may the Lord carry him in the bosom of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, where all the righteous dwell.

Thirumeni, pray for us!

Holy Transfiguration Mission chapel in Madison, Wisconsin will have a memorial Qurbana on Sunday, February 28, 2010.

Lenten Blessings

As the veil is lowered for Lent, let us reflect on that Garden from whence we came and the place we long for. May this Lent bring us all closer to that Divine reality. May God bless and keep you at this time and always.

Please pray for us and for our efforts.

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[photo: Fr John Brian achen, wife Teresa Kochamma, and son Christopher]

Mission Member given Madison Civics Club Award

Mulu was honored for her work at Clinic at a Time by the Madison Civics Club February 13, 2010. Mulu founded the organization to help with healthcare needs in Ethiopia. For more info on Clinic at a Time for the link

[ http://www.clinicatatime.org/ ]