"8 years of hard work , dedication , commitment and perseverance combined with that steadfast determination , has achieved wonders . Heartfelt appreciation to Palackal Rev. Yawsep Kathanar and the dedicated team of AP. Music has a universal appeal and Rev. Yawsep Kathanar has been proved right in choosing Syriac Chants for the revival of the language , heritage and tradition. In fact we have come a long way - from Syriac being castigated as a dead language to biligual Qurbana, increasing acceptability of Syriac Qurbana , addition of Syriac Chants and formation of various interest groups and discussion forums including teaching of Syriac . With an extensive digital library ( catalogued in the most scientific manner ) and free access of materials on the You Tube , I 'm sure that the day is not far off when Aramaic chants and the type of singing gets recognized as the third stream( alongwith Carnatic & Hindustani ) of Indian Music . We all share Rev Yawsep Kathanar's optimism and hope in this regard .
Dr. AMEL ANTONY
Lissie Institute of Radiology Research & Imaging Services.