M.G.O.C.S.M

Malankara Orthodox Church has witnessed the spiritual progress of lots of young stars through the efforts of Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Students Movement (MGOCSM). The laudable initiative for the Senior Leaders and students of our Church, in Madras, in the early part of the 20th century. The organization was founded on the basis of intense yearning for true spiritual progress for the youth along with an ardent spirit of Christian fellowship. The Organization was formed in 1907 as Syrian Student Conference. The first conference of the Movement was held at Madras on the 1st of January 1908. The Movement had progressed and flourished from 1912 to 1960 with a new vigour as St. Thomas Syrian Student's Movement. The present title of MGOCSM was conferred in the year 1960 and henceforth it has remained the icon and symbol of united Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. MGOCSM has incorporated within, two student organizations of Malankara Church, namely, St. Thomas Syrian Student's Movement and Mar Gregorios Syrian Student's Association.

WORSHIP "The Movement encourages the spirit of worship and train the youth of the Church in private prayer as well as in corporate worship and shall endeavour to interpret the meaning of the liturgy and other forms of worship, by inculcating the habit of regular attendance at the Holy Qurbana and arranging retreats and special days of prayer".

STUDY "The Movement organizes study groups, lecture series, seminars, symposia and regional and annual conferences for the study of the Bible, the faith of the Church and social concerns."

SERVICE The Movement shall endeavor: -To render financial help to the poor and deserving by raising funds and shall minister to the sick and provide medical care and bear witness to the Lordship of Christ in every aspect of life and to help the spread of the Gospel.

NEWLY ELECTED OFFICE BEARERS OF MGOCSM 2023-24

Treasurer: Mr. Sam Jacob

Secretary: Ms. Nimmy George

Joint Secretary: Mr. Christo Varghese

DCM Representatives: Mr. Syril Mamachan & Mr. Vince George Johnson

Cultural Secretary: Mr. Abbey Thom Sunil

Worship Secretary: Ms. Anshitha Ann Joseph

Study Secretary: Ms. Sarah Jacob

Service Secretary: Ms. Sandra Elizabeth Somon