Orthodox Christian Youth Movement - a historical perspective The Orthodox Christian Youth Movement was formed in 1936 at Mavelikara under the patronage of H.H. Mar Basaliose Geevarghese II. Mr.Daniel Clery (late H.G. Daniel Mar Pheloxenos Metropolita ) was appointed as the first General Secretary in 1937. In 1954, Mr.T.C. Oommen was appointed as the full time General Secretary. During this p...