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The
Sharjah unit, of the Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian
Student Movement of India, started in October 1996, under
the leadership of Rev. Fr. Sam P. George. There are about
75 regular members, who are Students, above 12 years of
age. All activities are in line with the motto - Worship,
Study and Service. Meetings are held once every month.
These meetings included Bible quiz, Bible study, classes
on Worship and Sacraments, hymns, retreats, meditations,
career opportunities etc. The MGOCSM stresses the importance
of using it, as a platform for spiritual enlightenment,
moral upgrading and personality development. MGOCSM strives
to deepen the spiritual life and create a livelier sense
of fellowship among students. A bulletin SCROLL, (Students
of Christ Reflecting Orthodox Light in Life), is published
every month, with informative and useful articles. The
bulletin proved to be extremely useful to our students,
to bring them up in the Orthodox Faith, catering the specific
needs of today’s world, providing valuable education
to confront atheism, secularism, and the challenges in
scientific technology and exercise deep faith in God and
His Body, The Church. Conferences, seminars, debates,
symposiums are periodically held, depending on the availability
of resources persons. These programs have been aimed at
making our students do better in their field and in life
and also to make them loyal and committed to the church.
The greatest service of the MGOCSM is that it brings students
close to the church and faith, helping them live as true
Orthodox Christians.
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