Clarification issued jointly by Jamsheed Kanga & Homi Khusrokhan There appear to be several misunderstandings concerning the Settlement entered into on 17.02.’15 in the matter of the Notice issued by the BPP in 2009 threatening a ban against other Priests and imposing a ban on two priests Er. Framroz Mirza & Er. Khushroo Madon, prohibiting… Continue reading Clarifications in The Banning of Priests Case
Category: Religion
Can Higher Salaries Save Parsi Priesthood?
Ardeshir Nariman, 15, is fast approaching graduation. Like many boys his age in Mumbai—educated and upwardly mobile, his curiosity heavily seasoned with ambition—he’ll continue to college to study science when he finishes school this spring. Unlike most of the other boys, he will also be ordained a priest. Nariman’s education was supplemented by intense religious… Continue reading Can Higher Salaries Save Parsi Priesthood?
Weekly Zoroastrian Scripture Extract: Ervad Soli P. Dastur
Our dear friend and respected Ervad Saheb Soli P. Dastur of Florida, USA informs us about the web presence of his extremely popular Weekly Zoroastrian Scripture Extract. More than 75+ and counting episodes are now available online. Ervad Solibhai writes Hello all Tele Class friends: All WZSEs to date (77 in all) now available… Continue reading Weekly Zoroastrian Scripture Extract: Ervad Soli P. Dastur
Decoding Religion: Zoroastrianism
Ancient Persian faith perseveres today despite declining populations, limited presence on campus In an effort to further understand UTD’s diverse popluation, what follows is part one in a four-part series exploring lesser-known religious communities, their traditions and their presence on campus. Article By Dene Betz | The Mercury Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s most… Continue reading Decoding Religion: Zoroastrianism
Rethink Religion: A New Initiative
Rethink Religion is a new initiative set up by a group of Zarathushtis based in Princeton, New Jersey; USA. They are conducting an initial survey to find out how global youth view and practice their Religion. As stated Instead of telling them what to do, we need to first ask… “How do the youth practice… Continue reading Rethink Religion: A New Initiative
Refresher Program for Ervads, Ostas, Behdins and Pasbaans at the Cama Athornan In Mumbai
Below is a public service announcement received via email. WITH THE BLESSINGS OF LATE SETH MERWANJI MUNCHERJI CAMA – OUR BENEFACTOR, The EX-STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION of THE M.F. CAMA ATHORNAN INSTITUTE takes great pleasure to announce 12th RESIDENTIAL REFRESHER PROGRAMME FOR ERVADS and OSTAS 5th RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP FOR “BEHDIN PASBAANS” The Ex-Students’ Association of the Mr.… Continue reading Refresher Program for Ervads, Ostas, Behdins and Pasbaans at the Cama Athornan In Mumbai
Celebrating a Treasure: 140 Years at the First Dastoor Meherjirana Library, Navsari
This is the title of an international conference being organized by the Meherjirana Library and PARZOR. The conference is being held from January 12 to 15, 2013. The conference has a power-packed list of international scholars of the Zoroastrian religion. The entire program can be download here. The conference, needless to say is sold out… Continue reading Celebrating a Treasure: 140 Years at the First Dastoor Meherjirana Library, Navsari
