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St. Antony of Egypt
St. Antony (251 AD - 356 AD), also known as Antony the Great, is revered as the Father of Christian Monasticism. His life of solitude, prayer, and dedication to God serves as a model of spiritual discipline and devotion.
Early Life
Born in Coma, Egypt, into a wealthy Christian family, Antony's life changed dramatically after hearing the Gospel passage from Matthew 19:21. Inspired, he distributed his inheritance to the poor and dedicated his life to God.
Life in Solitude
At age 20, Antony retreated to the desert as a hermit. He spent years battling spiritual temptations, famously depicted in Christian art as "The Temptations of Saint Antony."
Father of Monasticism
Though not the first hermit, Antony organized one of the first Christian monastic communities in the Egyptian desert. His example inspired countless others to adopt the monastic life, earning him the title "Father of Monasticism."
Legacy and Influence
St. Antony's life was documented by Saint Athanasius in "The Life of Antony," which helped spread monasticism across the Roman Empire. His spiritual struggles have been depicted in numerous works of art by masters like Hieronymus Bosch and Salvador Dalí. He is celebrated on January 17th in both Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions.
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About Church
St. Antony’s Jacobite Syrian Church in Mangalore, founded in 1937 by the Late Very Rev. Cor-episcopa George Pinto, embodies a rich history of service and faith. Beginning as a humble initiative to serve the poor and needy, the church has grown into a vibrant community hub, touching countless lives across Karnataka. Despite facing challenges, including legal battles, the church has remained resilient under the guidance of dedicated leaders like Rev. Jacob Kuriakal and Rev. Thomas Abraham. Over the years, it has hosted esteemed religious figures and continued its mission of spiritual growth and community engagement. Today, led by Vicar, Secretary, Trustee and the blessings of our Church, the church remains committed to its founding principles of love, compassion, and service. With a renewed focus on outreach and spiritual enrichment, it continues to be a source of hope and inspiration for all who seek its shelter. As we celebrate its legacy and look to the future, St. Antony’s Jacobite Syrian Church stands as a testament to the enduring power of faith and unity—a beacon of light in an ever-changing world.
Vision and Mission
this part shows the vision and mission of the St.Anthony's church manglore
Vision
Facilitate the community to grow in deep faith in Lord Jesus Christ, remain firmly rooted in Syrian traditions imbibing Christian values, accomplished to spread the Word of God and committed to serve the society.
Mission
- Strengthen the faith life of the members in communion with the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit through the Sacraments of Holy Mass and Holy Communion.
- Foster spiritual edification through worship, reflections, retreats and sharing of the Word of God in order to cherish fulfilling individual / family lives.
- Provide holistic religious education to children through Sunday School Programme. Hone the skills and tap the potentials of the youth to build the church and to glorify the Creator.
- Commit to serve the poor and the needy by imbibing the virtue of " humility" modeled by its Patron Saint, St Antony of the Great/ Egypt.
- Foster love, fellowship and be sensitive to the needs of fellow members at all times.
- Enhance ecumenical relationship with other churches and bear witness to Christ in the pluralistic contemporary society.
Endorsements from Our Spiritual Leader
I am extremely happy to know about the launching of a website. We are blessed with a beautiful church and I believe that we all are very proud to be a part of the church where we are gathering for the Holy Mass and other gospel services of our savior JESUS CHRIST. In Today’s world , We have many ways to use the technology to connect between people through the media by launching the website. It will be helpful to our parishioners, the people around the world to know our church history, our spiritual activities & our social services. I take this opportunity to congratulate the Vicar, Secretary, Trustee, Committee members and all others who are working for this endeavor, at the same time I wish the service will be useful to our church and the society. We remember the parish in our humble prayers and wish all success
- Metropolitan - H.G Yacob Mor Anthonious
Technology develops, the big world has been changed to a small one as the communication through medium strengthened, human relationship irrespective of space and time. By the grace of god Our church also step forward to centre of world of new communication methods through opening a website. I wish the intelligence along with innocent heart may lead our church members to a prosperous blessed future
- V. Rev. John Verghese Cor-Episcopa
St.Antony's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral ,Manglore
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- St.Antony's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral
Under the Holy Apostolic See of Antioch and All the East & St Anthony's Educational Society Honnavar
(Public Trust F-17 Karwar Registered under Charitable Societies Act)
Near Second Bridge , Jeppu , Manglore 575 002 - Phone number
- +91 8762375263