MOC faithfuls are greatly relieved that HH PauloseII and HG Mar Savariose have called off their fast and two precious lives are now not at stake.The statement of Oomman Chandy that in 15 days there will either be an amicable settlement or implementation of Court order is not something to be taken at face value.For a clear understanding we need to look at facts and events that led to the explosive situation in Kolanchery.
Kolanchery St.Peters &St Paul's Church,its Chapel at Kottur and other establishments have been decreed by High Court as the Church to be governed under the Constitution of 1934.This decree has been executed and there was a mediation process whereby the Puthancruz Society enjoyed the facilities to conduct worship at one Sunday per month.Having got a toehold on the Church ,they went to the Court claiming ownership of the Church.Court naturally repeated the earlier judgment which said Orthodox Church is the sole legal claimant to the ownership of the Church.Court directed the implementation of the order by asking RDO to hand over the keys of the church to the Vicar under Mar Savariose.This was complied with.The Puthancruz followers removed the worship accessories which were kept by them in the Churches for use in their turn.The court order was implemented in its full sense.
All on a sudden,ThomasI Mafriana appeared from nowhere and started squatting on the road claiming that HB is on a "Prayer Yagna"(God only knows what it means) demanding rights on the Church.What the rights were, HB or Puthan Cruz faction themselves were not clear(they kept shifting their stances so often that their spokesmen themselves are confused.At the compromise talks,their stances changed on day to day basis sometimes more than once a day.
There appears to be connivance from high echelons of the government for the drama of Mafrian ThomasI.Government officials including District Collector,Police officials were all partisan,favouring the Mafrians.Examples
1.When PuthenCruz followers broke open the Cross Tower,the entire police force remained passive spectators. For namesake,a Case has been registered,but no follow up action like arrests of the accused.
2.A priests from Puthen Cruz society came to the place where HH PauloseI was fasting in civil dress and made provocative statements,which was resented by MOC followers.Case has been registered against MOC people,the priest who caused the provocation is scotfree even now
3.On Sunday the 11th September,lawful Vicar and Asst Vicar were arrested and removed from the church when they were going to celebrate the Holy Qurbana.
These are some of the blatant misuse of power by Police.Police officials justified their action by admitting in privet that they have Orders from the top.Who and what that top is not difficult to infer
Now the media.Reporter Channel was the only media which was giving a balanced version of the events.Their Cameraman was manhandled by PC followers.All other Channels and newspapers blacked out the news.When a journalist was attacked,the journalist union which normally makes so much noice were silent.Even Reporter Channel left it alone!!
Ooman Chandy is now playing a game of deception.On the face of wrath against his one sided action,he wants to get the Orthodox Church to cool off,so that he can continue his favouritism to PC.Orthodox Church leadership and followers should not walk into the trap.We should keep our battle readiness intact to react to the deception as and when it occurs.
Kolanchery St.Peters &St Paul's Church,its Chapel at Kottur and other establishments have been decreed by High Court as the Church to be governed under the Constitution of 1934.This decree has been executed and there was a mediation process whereby the Puthancruz Society enjoyed the facilities to conduct worship at one Sunday per month.Having got a toehold on the Church ,they went to the Court claiming ownership of the Church.Court naturally repeated the earlier judgment which said Orthodox Church is the sole legal claimant to the ownership of the Church.Court directed the implementation of the order by asking RDO to hand over the keys of the church to the Vicar under Mar Savariose.This was complied with.The Puthancruz followers removed the worship accessories which were kept by them in the Churches for use in their turn.The court order was implemented in its full sense.
All on a sudden,ThomasI Mafriana appeared from nowhere and started squatting on the road claiming that HB is on a "Prayer Yagna"(God only knows what it means) demanding rights on the Church.What the rights were, HB or Puthan Cruz faction themselves were not clear(they kept shifting their stances so often that their spokesmen themselves are confused.At the compromise talks,their stances changed on day to day basis sometimes more than once a day.
There appears to be connivance from high echelons of the government for the drama of Mafrian ThomasI.Government officials including District Collector,Police officials were all partisan,favouring the Mafrians.Examples
1.When PuthenCruz followers broke open the Cross Tower,the entire police force remained passive spectators. For namesake,a Case has been registered,but no follow up action like arrests of the accused.
2.A priests from Puthen Cruz society came to the place where HH PauloseI was fasting in civil dress and made provocative statements,which was resented by MOC followers.Case has been registered against MOC people,the priest who caused the provocation is scotfree even now
3.On Sunday the 11th September,lawful Vicar and Asst Vicar were arrested and removed from the church when they were going to celebrate the Holy Qurbana.
These are some of the blatant misuse of power by Police.Police officials justified their action by admitting in privet that they have Orders from the top.Who and what that top is not difficult to infer
Now the media.Reporter Channel was the only media which was giving a balanced version of the events.Their Cameraman was manhandled by PC followers.All other Channels and newspapers blacked out the news.When a journalist was attacked,the journalist union which normally makes so much noice were silent.Even Reporter Channel left it alone!!
Ooman Chandy is now playing a game of deception.On the face of wrath against his one sided action,he wants to get the Orthodox Church to cool off,so that he can continue his favouritism to PC.Orthodox Church leadership and followers should not walk into the trap.We should keep our battle readiness intact to react to the deception as and when it occurs.
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