Mar
Gregorios Orthodox Christian Student
Movement (MGOCSM)
History of
MGOCSM
The origin of Mar Gregorios
Orthodox Christian Student Movement (MGOCSM)
can be traced as far back as to 1908. Its
precursor is the Syrian Student Conference
formed by a group of Orthodox high school
and university students in Madras, India
(Chennai). The objectives of the Syrian
Student Conference were to engage the
students in a structured spiritual and
holistic life. Later in 1960, the
organization adopted the name MGOCSM,
after the saint of Malankara, Parumala Mar
Gregorios of Blessed Memory. The units of
MGOCSM were then opened through out the
country. Now there are MOGOCSM units
attached to all the Indian Orthodox
churches. It is a vibrant movement of the
youth in the church.
Motto
The MGOCSM has three
mottos: Worship, Study and Service.
Perhaps the first and most important motto
is worship. The members come together and
worship our God, Jesus Christ, singing and
praying for all His blessings. The second
motto is studying the Holy Bible, orthodox
faith and beliefs. The movement urges the
members to read and study Bible while
excelling in their academic activities.
The third motto of MGOCSM is to provide
service by spreading the Gospel and
helping the poor and the needy.
Assistant-Secretary:
Jency Varghese
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