10th World Syriac Conference-Organized by SEERI
The conference is conducted by SEERI, St Ephrem Ecumenical Research Institute from 10th September to 16th September 2023. Scholars and enthusiasts from around the globe gathered at Paurastya Vidyapitham/ St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor, Kottayam for the seventh and eighth session of the World Syriac Conference to deepen their understanding of Syriac heritage on 11th September 2023. The Topics of the Sessions were SESSION VII Moderator- Philadelphia, USA Dr Mani Attel- Vedatharkkam a marvellous Manuscript Emy Merin Joy Is Vedatharkam the first Modem Prose in Malayalam? An investigation on the authorship of the Manuscript Mannanam Syriac 74. Istvan Perczel -The literary activities of Francisco Roz, S. J. (1559-1624) in India SESSION VIII Moderator -Director of School of Sacred Ans Hols…
Inauguration of Symposium on Kerala Renaissance organized by Institute of Philosophy on 10-11 August 2023
The Inaugural address was delivered by Sunil P Elayidam, Orator and Literary Critic, Professor, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
DOCTORAL DEFENCE: FR. SANIL MATHEW ALEXANDAR
Subject: The Concept of Ihidaya in the Theodoret's "A History of the Monks of Syria": A Study in Comparison with the Ancient Egyptian Monasticism Director: Prof. Dr. Thomas Kuzhuppil
Inauguration of the Academic Year 2023-24
The Inaugural meeting of the Academic Year 2023-24 of Paurastya Vidyapitham was held on 03 June 2023 at 10.00 a.m. in the Cardinal Tisserant Hall. Rev. Dr Mathews Mar Polycarpos, Auxiliary Bishop of the Major Archeparchy of Trivandrum delivered the inaugural address and Rev. Dr Antony Mar Silvanos, Bishop of the Major Archiepiscopal Curia of the Syro- Malankara Church presented the Schola Brevis on the application of Oriental spirituality in the life of the Church. Releasing of the PVP Annual 2022-23Schola Brevis by Rev Dr Antony Mar SilvanosSchola Brevis by Rev Dr Antony Mar Silvanos
NEW DIRECTOR FOR THE INSTITUTE OF EASTERN CANON LAW (IECL)
Rev. Dr Roy Joseph has been appointed as the Director of the Institute of Eastern Canon Law (IECL) at Vadavathoor, Kottayam, which is aggregated to the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. Dr. Roy Joseph was appointed by Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, the head of the Syro-Malabar Church and the Chancellor of Paurastya Vidyapitham with the approval of the Dicastery for Education and Culture in Rome. He has been teaching at Paurastya Vidyapitham since 2015. Dr. Kaduppil has been a registered attorney in the Kerala High Court since 2005. He became a priest for the Eparchy of Palai in 1991 and earned a doctorate in Canon Law from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome and Bachelor degree in law from the…
LICENTIATE IN BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
In a proud moment for Paurastya Vidyapitham, 11 students of the Licentiate in Biblical Theology course completed their thesis defence successfully. The thesis defence was conducted on 14 March 2023 with the students presenting their research and findings to a panel of experts. The Licentiate in Biblical Theology is a rigorous program that requires students to delve deep into the history, literature, and theology of the Bible. The successful completion of the program is a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students. Speaking on the occasion, the faculty of Paurastya Vidyapitham congratulated the students on their success and praised their commitment to academic excellence. They also thanked the panel of experts who evaluated…
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW PRESIDENT FOR PVP
Archbishop Mar Mathew Moolakatt, Vice-Chancellor of PVP reads out the appointment order of the new President, Prof. Dr Pauly Maniyattu PHOTOS
INAUGURATION OF THE INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY AT PVP
The Formal inauguration ceremony of the new Institute of Philosophy at Paurastya Vidyapitham, Vadavathoor was held on 07 February 2023. Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, the Chancellor of PVP and the Major Archbishop of Syro Malabar Church made the formal inauguration. PHOTOS