12-14 May 2026

Hosted an Integrated Symposium organized by BTESSC & ATT on the theme “Rooted in God’s Creation: Theology, Eco-Care, Organic Agriculture, and Healthy Living” at MSOTS from 12 to 14 May 2026.

Convocation Ceremony of BD- 2026

The convocation of final-year students of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary was held with grace at the MSOTS Chapel. His Beatitude Mor Baselios Joseph Catholicos awarded diplomas, and Chief Guest Rev. Dr. Prof. Israel David( Principal, UTC Bangaluru) delivered an inspiring Convocation address.

National Ecumenical Conference

National Ecumenical Conference was held at MSOTS on November 14–15, 2025, to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the Holy Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.

Gloria 2025

The Christmas Celebration of the Seminary Community was conducted on 18 December 2025. and the Christmas message was delivered by H. B. Mor Baselios Joseph, Catholicos and Malankara Metropolitan, who highlighted the Nativity of Christ as God’s gift of love and hope to humanity. His message urged the faithful to become instrume

Blessing Ceremony of Seminary Chapel

His Beatitude Aboon Mor Baselios Joseph Catholicos consecrated the St. Ephrem Chapel on 29th April 2025.

Holy Episcopal Synod at MSOTS

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II led the Holy Episcopal Synod convened at MSOTS on 5/2/2024.

Holy Apostolic Visit

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II blessed the renovated complex of MSOTS on 5/2/24

WCC General Secretary Dr. Jerry Pillay Visits MSOT Seminary

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, was warmly welcomed by H.E. Joseph Mor Gregorios Metropolitan, H.E. Dr. Kuriakose Mor Theophilose Metropolitan, Very. Rev. Dr. Adai Jacob Corepiscopa and the Seminary Faculty on 3rd October 2023.

Seminary Convocation - 2023

The graduation ceremony of the BD 2018-2023 batch was held at St . Ephrem Chapel on 29 April 2023. HB Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I Catholicos blessed the students and Fr. Dr. Sebastian Palamoot, Rector of Mangalapuzha Pontifical Seminary delivered the convocation message.

NCCI

General Secretary of the National Council of Churches of India, Rev. Dr. Asir Ebenezer delivered a lecture regarding the current situation of the churches in India on 4th January 2023.

Gloria 2022

Christmas Eve of the Seminary Community, "Gloria 2022" was celebrated on 22/12/2022. H.B. Aboon Mor Baselius Thomas I Catholicose graciously blessed the occasion as the Chief Guest of the function and H.E. Mor Stephanos Geevarghese Metropolitan delivered the Christmas Message.

Library Week Inaguration

Fr. Bobby Jose Inaugurated Library week on 5th December 2022

Syriac Iconography Exhibition

An exhibition of Icons depicted by students and teachers were exhibited as a part of Library week on 9,10 December 2022

Convocation 2022

The convocation ceremony was held at St. Ephrem Seminary Chapel on conducted on 19 May 2022. Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius MarThoma Metropolitan was the chief guest. H.E. Mor Gregorios Joseph Metropolitan awarded the Diploma Certificates & H.E. Dr. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose Metropolitan commissioned the 23 graduates.

GLORIA 2021

"GLORIA 2021"- the Christmas Eve of the MSOT Seminary Community was celebrated on 17/12/2021. H.B. Aboon Mor Baselius Thomas I Catholicose graciously blessed the occasion as the Chief Guest of the function. H.E. Mor Gregorious Joseph Metropolitan delivered the Christmas Message.

Palm Sunday

H.E. Dr. Kuriakose Theophilose Metropolitan led Hosanna Service at the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary on 28 March 2021

Visit by Patriarchal delegate

H. E. Mor Christomos Michael Shemavoon (Metropolitan for the patriarchal institutions in Lebanon) visited the Seminary on 12-02-2020.

Ecumenical Dialogue

The Ecumenical Dialogue between the Jacobite Syrian Church and the Catholic Church was held at MSOT Seminary on 9th December 2019. The meeting was co-chaired by Most Rev. Brian Farrel (Arch Bishop of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity) and H.E. Dr Kuriakose Mor Theophilose Metropolitan.

Smruthi Sangamam

Former members of Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral( Dubai) gathered together to share their good memories on 12th October 2019

Book Release

H.E. Mor Gregorios Joseph Metropolitan released the book titled “The Genocide of Syrian Christians in the Ottoman Turk Empire &split in Malankara church” written by John Mathew Narekkatt on 10.10.2019

Blessed visit by Metropolitan Trustee

MSOT Seminary community warmly welcomed the newly elected Metropolitan Trustee H.E. Mor Gregorios Joseph Metropolitan on 10.10.2019

Visit of Rev. Dr. Santnu K.Patro,Registrar of Senate of Serampore

The Registrar of Senate of Serampre University Rev. Dr. Santnu K. Patro visited the Seminary on 25th July 2019 and interacted with Faculty and students.

Book release

Two books written by the Spiritual Father of the Seminary, Rev. Fr. Shibu Kuttiparichel were released by H.E. Dr, Mor Theophilose Kuriakose Metropolitan on 27.06.2019

Convocation 2019

The Convocation ceremony of 10 students of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary was held at St. Ephrem Chapel. H.E. Mor Thimotheos Thomas Metropolitan, the chief guest for the day, delivered the Convocation address and H.E. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose, the Resident Metropolitan of the Seminary presided over the funct

Shubukono Susrusha

'Shubukono Susrusha' at MSOT seminary on 4/3/ 2019. The Service of Reconciliation or Shubqono is conducted on Monday, the first day of the Great Lent, at the end of ninth hour. The service marks the actual doorway into Lent.

Feast of Saint Ephrem

Feast of Patron Saint Mor Ephrem was observed at St Ephrem Chapel on 1-2 March 2019. Principal V. Rev.Adai Jacob Corespiscopa celebrated the Holy Qurbono and Resident Metropolitan H.E. Dr Kuriakose Mor Theophilose gave the benedictory speech.

Delegates from Sweden

Arch Bishop H.E. Mor Dioscoros Benyamin Atas and delegates from Sweden visited the Seminary on 10-02-2019.

27th Dukhrono of L.L.Mor Theophilose Thomas(Moothedam) Metropolitan

27th Dukhrono of Late Lamented Mor Theophilose Thomas(Moothedam) Metropolitan was observed at Seminary Chapel on 12-01-2019. V.Rev. Shemavoon Ramban celebrated the Holy Qurbono and H.E. Dr. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose Metropolitan gave the Memorial speech.

GLORIA 2018

Seminary community celebrated the Christmas eve- GLORIA 2018 at Seminary Garden on 19/12/2018

Convocation ceremony 2018

The Convocation ceremony of 17 students held at St. Ephrem Seminary Chapel. H.B. Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I Catholicos Conferred the Seminary Diploma and H.G. Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan delivered the Convocation address.

Patriarchal Delegates Visit

H.E. Mor Philoxenos Mattias Nayis, Patriarchal vicar of Germany and the faithful from His Eminence's diocese visited the Seminary on 06/02/2018.

Release of the New Book: KOHANAITHO

His Beatitude Aboon Mor Baselius Thomas I Catholicos released the new book KOHANAITHO (published by the Publication dept. of MSOT Seminary) by giving a copy to Rev. Dr. Mathews Emmanuel Thathapudi.

Christmas eve - GLORIA 2017

Seminary community celebrated the Christmas eve- GLORIA 2017 on 22/12/2017. H.B. Aboon Mor Baselius Thomas I Catholicos led the Service & Chief Guest of the function Rev. Dr. Mathews Emmanuel Thathapudi delivered the Christmas Message.

Visit by BTESSC Secretary

Rev. Dr. Mathews Emmanuel Thathapudi(Secretary of Board of Theological Education of Senate of Serampore) visited the Seminary and interacted with students and faculty.

Honouring Dr. George P Abraham

Kerala Darsanavedi & Seminary Community honored renowned Urologist and Philanthropist Dr. George P Abraham on 23 October 2017 at Seminary Chapel.

Blessing Ceremony of the Aramana and Guest House

H:B Aboon Mor Baselius Thomas I Catholicose blessed the Bishop House cum Guest House complex on 14th Sept 2017 with the gracious presence of Metropolitan and other dignitaries.

Seminary Convocation 2017

The Convocation ceremony of 19 students of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary held at St. Ephrem Chapel. The ceremony was graced by the presence of H.B. Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I Catholicos and H.E. Dr. Mor Severios Abraham Metropolitan. His Beatitude awarded Diploma to the out g

Feast of Saint Ephrem

Seminary Community observed the Feast of Patron Saint Mor Ephrem on 18/19 April.

H.E. Mor Theophilos Georges Saliba Metropolitan's visit

Patriarchal Delegate His Eminence Mor Theophilos Georges Saliba Metropolitan (Archbishop of Mount Lebanon & Tripoli) visited the Seminary on 15 Feb 2017.

14th Theological Dialogue in Rome

The 14th meeting of the International Joint Commission For Theological Dialogue Between The Catholic Church and The Oriental Orthodox Churches Meeting took place in Rome from January 22-27 2017. H.E. Mor Theophilose George Saliba of Mount Lebanon and H.E. DR. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose from India,

25th Dukhrono of Aboon Thomas Mor Theophilose Metropolitan

25th Dukhrono of Late Lamented Aboon Thomas Mor Theophilose Metropolitan was observed at St. Ephrem Chapel (MSOT Seminary) on 12-01-17. Resident Metropolitan, H.E. Dr. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose celebrated the Holy Qurbono and delivered the Memorial Speech.

Christmas Eve 2016

The Christmas Eve of the Seminary Community was celebrated on 22 Dec 2016. The auspicious occasion was blessed by the gracious presence of HB Aboon Mor Baselius Thomas I Catholicos, HE Mor Gregorios Joseph Metropolitan, HE Mor Theophilose Kuriakose Metropolitan, HE Mor Anthimos Matthews Metropolit

11th Dhukrono of Late Lamented Mor Julius Yeshu Cicek Metropolitan

Seminary Community has observed the11th Dhukrono of Late Lamented Mor Julius Yeshu Cicek Metropolitan on 29 October 2016

Abouna Daoud Lamei and delegates from the Coptic Orthodox Church

A delegation representing the Coptic Orthodox Church led by Abouna Daoud Lamei visited the Seminary and given a lecture about 'Mission and Evangelism' on 5 Nov 2016.

13th Anniversary of Episcopal Consecration

On 13th Anniversary of Episcopal Consecration(29.09.2016) of H.E. Dr. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose Metropolitan, Seminary Community and Members from various spiritual organisations felicitated His Eminence.

Annual General Body Meeting 2016

The Annual General Body and Executive Committee meetings were convened on 30 August 2016.

Coptic Orthodox Church Members' Visit

The Bishop and members from Coptic Orthodox Church, Canada visited the Seminary and participated in the Evening Prayer on 12 August 2016.

Sponsors Meet 2016

A Sponsors Meet was organized in the honor of distinguished well-wishers, sponsors and contributors on 07 May 2016

Seminary Convocation 2016

The Convocation ceremony of 28 students of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary was held on 16 April 2016 at St. Ephrem Chapel.

Christmas Celebration

Christmas Celebration was held at Seminary Garden on 19 Dec. 2015

Study tour to Mylapore

The Faculty and students visited Mylapore on 12th & 13th of November 2015. HE Mor Theophilose Kuriakose Metrpolitan celebrated the Holy Qurbana at San Thome Basilica where St. Thomas (The Apostle of India) entombed.

National Seminar

National Seminar on the 'Role of Women in the Christian Church: An Ecumenical Perspective' was held at Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary on 14 July 2015

World Environment Day

Seminary Community observed the World Environment Day. HE Mor Theophilose Kuriakose Metropolitan blessed the occasion and started a fruit Garden by planting a pomegranate tree.

Seminary Convocation 2015

The Graduation ceremony was held at St. Ephrem Chapel on 21st April 2015. The gathering was presided over by H B Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I Catholicose & Rev. Dr. Mathew Illathuparambil (Rector, St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye) delivered the Convocation address.

Blessed release of Hekamtho Journal's first Volume

His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aprem II Patriarch graciously released the first volume of Hekamtho Journal. Hekamtho is a biannual Academic Journal intended to share the Syrian Orthodox Church’s perspective on various theological, socio-cultural and missiological issues scholastica

Holy Apostolic Visit

H.H. Moran Mor Ignatius Aprem II visited MSOT Seminary on 12th February 2015.

Sorrowful Demise of Prof. Albert Rauch

MSOT Seminary grieves the deep sorrowful demise of Prof. Dr. Albert Rauch (1933-2015), a well-wisher of the Seminary. He was the founder and Rector of the Institute for Oriental Churches(1968-2013) in Regensburg. Father Albert had a special love for Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church.

Dukrono of Mor Thomas Theophilose Metropolitan

Seminary Community observed the 22nd Dhukrono of H.E. Thomas Mor Theophilose Metropolitan on 12th January 2015.

Ecumenical Bishops' Conference at Rome

H.E.Dr. Kuriakose Mor Theophilose Metropolitan presented a paper on the "Eucharist - The Mystery of Communion. A Syrian Orthodox Perspective " on the International Ecumenical Bishops' Conference held at Rome.

Dhukrono of H.E. Mor Julius Yeshu Cicek

Seminary Community observed the Dhukrono of H.E. Mor Julius Yeshu Cicek.
V. Rev. Michael Ramban celebrated the Holy Qurbono and Prof. Fr. George M. Vadath gave the Memorial Speech.

Syriac Research Centre and Bishop's House

The foundation stone of Syriac Institute and Bishop House was laid down on 19.10.2014 by H.G. Dr. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose

Visit by WCC delegates

WCC Programme Ececutive for Interreligious Dialogue Dr. Clare Amos and Dr. Alen Amos visited Seminary.

Kothamangalam Pilgrimage

A Pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Yeldho Mor Baselius Bava, Kothamangalam was held on 2nd October, 2014.

11 years of Blessed Episcopacy

Seminary community celebrated the joyous occasion of 11th year of Episcopal Consecration of Resident Metropolitan on 29 Sept 2014.

Annual General Body and Executive Meetings

The Annual General Body and Executive Meetings were convened on 27 September at MSOT Seminary.

Annual Picnic@ Alappuzha

The "day out" was blessed by the presence of our Resident Metropolitan, Principal Achan, and the other faculty members.It was made even more special by the excellent hospitality shown by the members of St. George Simhasana Church, Alappuzha.

A New Website for M.S.O.T. Seminary

Malankara Syrian Orthodox Seminary rejuvenated its website and it was graciously launched by Resident Metropolitan of the Seminary. Principal Rev. Dr. Adai Jacob Corepiscopa felicitated this new venture made by the Communication dept. of the Seminary.

New Lecture Hall Inaugurated

New Lecture hall of our seminary inagurated by H.E. Dr. Mor Theophilose Kuriakose Metropolitan in the presence of V. Rev. Adai Jacob Corepiscopa and all the faculty members.

Human Welfare forum

Seminary students initiative, Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka Iwas Human Welfare forum offered voluntary work at Kothamangalam Taluk Hospital on 9 Aug 2014.

Rev. Dr. Mathew Vellanickal

Seminary was honored by the presence of renowned NT Scholar Rev. Dr Mathew Vellanickal who gave a talk on "Exegetical Analysis of the Gospel".