Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM)

The Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM) is the Youth-wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, contributing to the goodness and progress of the Church and community in the three-fold path of worship, study and service. It aims at reinforcing Orthodox values among the youth, while moulding their minds and vision against the background of contemporary issues. The movement has been blessed with visionary leaders who have nurtured and nourished it across the years. OCYM is led by H. G. Yuhanon Mar Chrisostomos as the current President, along with Rev Fr. Varghese T. Varghese as the Vice-President and Rev. Fr. Aji K. Thomas the General Secretary. Rev. Fr. George Abraham is the Vice-President and Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Abraham is the Jt. Vice President of the OCYM Unit of Bombay Diocese.

The OCYM Unit of Borivali is a very vibrant unit, composed of more than 25 couples. The Unit members are actively involved in the Church activities (such as Altar Assistants, Sunday School Teachers, Choir members) as well as being part of various Church Committees.

A defining feature of this group is the monthly Cottage Prayer meet that it holds, which provides members and their families an opportunity to spend an evening together in prayer and discussions on a wide-range of topics. The Unit also takes the lead in conducting various Charitable activities such as Blood Donation camps (along with the MGOCSM), Orphanage visit, Old Clothes drive, etc.

Since the youth are the future of the Orthodox Church, the OCYM aims to develop a strong bond within the Unit and with the Church.

The current Office Bearers of OCYM, Borivali:
Vice-President: Mr. Jacob Daniel
Secretary: Mr. Robin Thomas
Treasurer: Mrs. Serah Anish