The biggest secret which every one knows and does not want to publicly speak about is the ragging incident at the Kottayam Mar Thoma Seminary.
The story supposedly is:
A student of the seminary was ragged by fellow seminarians. He complained to the Metropolitan and left the seminary. This action was followed by an inquiry by the Church Authorities and the Metropolitan. When the seminarians were asked to confess who was the culprits they chose to stick together as a band of brothers. They were under the impression the entire batch cannot be punished and would be let off lightly if they all admitted guilt together.
But knowing our Metropolitan, he decided to suspend all ordinations for this year indefinitely, till some one came forward and took the blame. The waiting game is started. June is the month when most ordinations take place and none has happened this year.
There was a defense from the seminary that:
"The event was purely designed to familiarize the new student to his new setting and to help him to overcome the fear of public speaking. The person probably realized the enormity of his undertaking when faced with the spartan living conditions at the seminary and was looking for the first exit out."
Why blame the student who left? At times we should remember this is not an ordinary college and most people at the seminary are graduates and are there to be the next ordained ministers of the Church. I guess they should learn to accept responsibility and tell the truth before any of them are made priests!
Well that is only my opinion. Forgiveness is part of our Christian tradition but it comes after a confession of guilt which right now - no one wants to do.
Let us uphold the ministry of the Church in prayer and hope this incident comes to a quick close. Let us also remember those who are studying to become priests - may they remember that they are being trained to be leaders of our church and to provide guidance to lay people.
If the Lamps themselves are not lighted then how will the Church carry out the motto - Lighted to Lighten?
If you know more details on the incident or disagree with the above article - please comment! Thanks!
The story supposedly is:
A student of the seminary was ragged by fellow seminarians. He complained to the Metropolitan and left the seminary. This action was followed by an inquiry by the Church Authorities and the Metropolitan. When the seminarians were asked to confess who was the culprits they chose to stick together as a band of brothers. They were under the impression the entire batch cannot be punished and would be let off lightly if they all admitted guilt together.
But knowing our Metropolitan, he decided to suspend all ordinations for this year indefinitely, till some one came forward and took the blame. The waiting game is started. June is the month when most ordinations take place and none has happened this year.
There was a defense from the seminary that:
"The event was purely designed to familiarize the new student to his new setting and to help him to overcome the fear of public speaking. The person probably realized the enormity of his undertaking when faced with the spartan living conditions at the seminary and was looking for the first exit out."
Why blame the student who left? At times we should remember this is not an ordinary college and most people at the seminary are graduates and are there to be the next ordained ministers of the Church. I guess they should learn to accept responsibility and tell the truth before any of them are made priests!
Well that is only my opinion. Forgiveness is part of our Christian tradition but it comes after a confession of guilt which right now - no one wants to do.
Let us uphold the ministry of the Church in prayer and hope this incident comes to a quick close. Let us also remember those who are studying to become priests - may they remember that they are being trained to be leaders of our church and to provide guidance to lay people.
If the Lamps themselves are not lighted then how will the Church carry out the motto - Lighted to Lighten?
If you know more details on the incident or disagree with the above article - please comment! Thanks!
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