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About
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In to the roots..
John the Baptist is the patron saint of Sunday School. John the Baptist was born to Zacharia
and Elizabeth in answer to their prayers and a promise from God. He grows up to be a
prophet, preaching of the coming of the messiah. John the Baptist fulfills Biblical prophecy
by recognizing Jesus as the promised Savior and baptizing Him going before the Lord. He is
the patron saint of Sunday School because his life is an example for all Christians to
follow.
The Sunday school organization and ministry of the Indian Orthodox Church provides the basic
infrastructure to guide the next generation of our church in Orthodox faith and in Christian
conviction. It takes care of the spiritual nurturing of the children, by bringing them up in
the knowledge and fellowship of Jesus Christ and His Church The grace of almighty God,
guidance of our Holy Fathers, the Clergy, the dedication of our teachers, enthusiasm and
commitment of our children, and the cooperation of our parents are the factors that
contribute to the success of our Sunday school.
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Vision
Seek Christ and be like Him.
2
Mission
To Witness Christ through the Orthodox faith in the love for God and one another demonstrating humility, servanthood, and integrity.
3
Core Values
Orthodox Faith, Witnessing, Love Christ and one another, humility, Servitude, and Integrity.
Sunday School Admin Team
![H.G. Dr. Thomas Mar Ivanios](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Dr. Thomas Mar Ivanios - Metropolitan & President.jpg)
H.G. Dr. Thomas Mar Ivanios
Metropolitan & President
![Fr. Dr. Jacob Mathew](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Rev. Fr. Dr. Jacob Mathew - Diocesan Sunday School Director.jpg)
Fr. Dr. Jacob Mathew
Sunday School Director
![Fr. Philip Abraham](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Rev. Fr. Philip Abraham - Vice Director West Region.jpg)
Fr. Philip Abraham
Vice Director West
![Fr. John Mathew](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Rev Fr. John Mathew - Vice Director South(Houston).jpg)
Fr. John Mathew
Vice Director South(Houston)
![Fr. Binny Kuruvilla](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Rev Fr. Binny Kuruvilla - Vice Director Northwest Region.jpg)
Fr. Binny Kuruvilla
Vice Director Northwest
![Fr. Abey Abraham](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Rev Fr. Abey Abraham - Vice Director Southeast Region.jpg)
Fr. Abey Abraham
Vice Director Southeast
![Fr. Joel Mathew](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Rev. Fr. Joel Mathew - Vice Director South, Dallas.jpg)
Fr. Joel Mathew
Vice Director South, Dallas
![Fr. Shawn Thomas](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Rev. Fr. Shawn Thomas - Vice Director Midwest (Detroit).jpg)
Fr. Shawn Thomas
Vice Director Midwest (Detroit)
![Fr. George Ninan](/media/images/directors/ovbs_team/Rev. Fr. George Ninan - Director OVBS.jpg)
Fr. George Ninan
OVBS Director
![Fr. Jithin J Zachariah](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Rev. Fr. Jithin J Zachariah - Vice Director Midwest (Chicago).jpg)
Fr. Jithin J Zachariah
Vice Director Midwest (Chicago)
![Diane Mathew](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Diane Mathew - Secretary.jpg)
Diane Mathew
Sunday School General Secretary
![Stephen James](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Stephen James - Treasurer.jpg)
Stephen James
Sunday School Treasurer
![Linju Abraham (Kochamma)](/media/images/directors/ovbs_team/Linju Abraham - Diocesan OVBS Secretary.jpg)
Linju Abraham (Kochamma)
Diocesan OVBS Secretary
![Ashley Varghese (Kochamma)](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Ashley Varghese - CWE Coordinator.jpg)
Ashley Varghese (Kochamma)
CWE Coordinator
![Mathew Koshy](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Mathew Koshy - Regional Coordinator Southeast.jpg)
Mathew Koshy
Regional Coordinator Southeast
![Promilla Eapen](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Promilla Eapen - Regional Coordinator South(Houston).jpg)
Promilla Eapen
Regional Coordinator South(Houston)
![Jiji Abraham](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Jiji Abraham - Regional Coordinator South (Dallas).jpg)
Jiji Abraham
Regional Coordinator South (Dallas)
![Renju John](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Renju John - Regional Coordinator West Region.jpg)
Renju John
Regional Coordinator West Region
![Della Gejo](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Della Gejo - Regional Coordinator Northwest Region.jpeg)
Della Gejo
Regional Coordinator Northwest Region
![John Chacko](/media/images/directors/admin_team/John Chacko - Regional Coordinator Midwest (Detroit).jpg)
John Chacko
Regional Coordinator Midwest (Detroit)
![Sheeba Mathew](/media/images/directors/admin_team/Sheeba Mathew - Regional Coordinator Midwest (Chicago).jpeg)
Sheeba Mathew
Regional Coordinator Midwest (Chicago)
![Gladstone Mammen](/media/images/directors/ttc_team/GladstoneMammen.jpeg)
Gladstone Mammen
TTC & Diploma Team Lead