Bible Verse

   If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9 RSV)******************

His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III

Catholicos of the East in Malankara

His Grace Zachariah Mar Nicholovos

Diocesan Metropolitan

Fr Thomas P John

Parish Vicar

Parish History

St. Gregorios Orthodox Church Of TorontoWith the arrival of a sizable number of Orthodox Syrian Christians to Canada from India and via the Middle East in the 1960s, Toronto became the focal point for the formation of the first Orthodox Syrian Christian Parish in Canada.

The first Holy Qurbana was conducted on Christmas Day in 1969 by Rev. Fr. Dr. N.K. Thomas.

In 1970, after the official recognition as the first Parish in North America, Rev. Fr. K.C. George [later very Rev. K.C. Geevarghese Ramban] was appointed as our vicar. On October 3, 1970, at a meeting of the parish members, it was decided that the parish would be dedicated to Parumala Thirumeni, our Patron Saint It was also decided to conduct Holy Qurbana at least once every two months at the Trinity College Chapel, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto.

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Upcoming Events

08:30 AM : Morning Prayer

09:30 AM : Holy Qurbana

4th Sunday : English Service

All other Sundays : Malayalam

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Regular Classes:
Every Sunday
Time: After Holy Qurbana

Great Lent Schedule

Lazarus Saturday:
Saturday, March 23,  2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church

Parish Lenten Retreat:
Saturday, March 23,  2024
10:30 am : Parish Lenten Retreat
Venue: Church

Palm Sunday:
Sunday, March 24,  2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer, Holy Qurbana and Palm Sunday Service
Venue: Church

Pesaha:
Wednesday, March 27,  2024
06:30 pm : Evening Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church

Good Friday:
Friday, March 29,  2024
08:30 am : Good Friday Service
06:00 pm: Evening Prayer
07:30 pm: Vigil
Venue: Church

Gospel Saturday:
Saturday, March 30,  2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church

Easter:
Sunday, March 31,  2024
06:00 am : Holy Qurbana and Easter Service
Venue: Church

Evening Prayer & Lenten Devotional Talks:
From February 11, 2024
07:00 pm : Evening Prayer and Devotional Talks  (Sunday-Friday)
07:00 pm : Evening Prayer (Saturday)
Venue: Church
Click below for live Streaming:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDT7tcyQw1yZ1_yCG9AWStA

Noon Prayer:
Monday, February 12, 2024 (Monday-Friday)
12:00 – 12:30 pm : Noon Prayer
Venue: Webex
Click below to join:
https://stgregoriosorthodoxchurchoftoronto.my.webex.com/stgregoriosorthodoxchurchoftoronto.my/j.php?MTID=mc0566be84d7c8aae6768f006a7367305Meeting number: 2634 530 8350Password: 86xMam2c2Q2 (86962622 from phones and video systems)Join by phone+1-416-216-5643 Canada Toll (Toronto)Access code: 263 453 08350
Download Noon Prayer Text

Annunciation to St. Mary:
Sunday, March 24,  2024
06:30 pm : Evening Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church

MGOCSM Food Drive:
Date: February 25 – March 24, 2024

News Update

Great Lent Schedule

Lazarus Saturday:
Saturday, March 23,  2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana

Parish Lenten Retreat:
Saturday, March 23,  2024
10:30 am : Parish Lenten Retreat

Palm Sunday:
Sunday, March 24,  2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer, Holy Qurbana and Palm Sunday Service

Pesaha:
Wednesday, March 27,  2024
06:30 pm : Evening Prayer and Holy Qurbana

Good Friday:
Friday, March 29,  2024
08:30 am : Good Friday Service
06:00 pm: Evening Prayer
07:30 pm: Vigil

Gospel Saturday:
Saturday, March 30,  2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana

Easter:
Sunday, March 31,  2024
06:00 am : Holy Qurbana and Easter Service

Great Lent Flyer:Please find below the link to download the flyer for the Great Lent Services.https://mcusercontent.com/4b0245a10b23c3826466d9a97/files/45447c2d-d08b-5fb5-57e3-804a0b6cda19/Great_lent_Flyer_2024.pdf

Evening Prayer & Lenten Devotional Talks:
From February 11, 2024
07:00 pm : Evening Prayer and Devotional Talks  (Sunday-Friday)
07:00 pm : Evening Prayer (Saturday)
Venue: Church
Click below for live Streaming:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDT7tcyQw1yZ1_yCG9AWStA

Annunciation to St. Mary will be celebrated on Sunday, March 24: at 06:30 pm as per the schedule below:
06:30 pm : Evening prayer
07:30 pm : Holy Qurbana

Pessaha AppamFor those interested in bringing Pessaha Appam on March 27th, please register with either MMVS Secretary Mrudula Thakadiyel or the Secretary of your respective Spiritual Organization.
The link has been posted in the Spiritual Organization WhatsApp group.

OVBS, March 13 – 17, 2024
We had an amazing OVBS session this year. Grateful to God for bringing us all together in His love.
The theme, its presentation and overall session was planned out in detail. The organizing team: Blessen Sam, Pramitha Elizabeth Pothen, Biji Roby and various teams did a wonderful job. They worked tirelessly for days together. The promo video was an excellent work of creativity. A huge applause for all who worked for the video presentation: from conception to delivery – those who worked behind the scenes and on screen did a fantastic job. The voluntary assistance of several people as they co-operated with the children, teachers and parents is worth noting. The song session, teaching material, devotion class for teachers, joining of senior teachers: Susan Benjamin and Molly Alex whose loving presence guided our children – all of this was the essence of this year’s OVBS. Food was well arranged too. Thanks to all those who helped the children in the daily drive to/from the OVBS sessions. No one’s effort can be forgotten. Thanks to the Managing Committee too for their support and timely assistance. Sincere thanks to Santosh Varughese, the principal for his overall leadership.
The valedictory meeting, the marching song and slogan with the waving of yellow flags reminded us of the marvellous work we can achieve when we strive together for a purpose. Our eyes are now fixed on the next OVBS as we eagerly wait for another such session next year.

MGOCSM is organizing a Food Drive for donating to St. Mary’s Food Bank at 5715 Coopers Ave, Mississauga.
The food drive will run from February 25th to March 24th. The goal is to fill two boxes of canned goods and other non-perishable food items. MGOCSM request our church members to support this event.

Scripture Reading

Evening:
First Watch (qauma) of the Night:
Second Watch (qauma) of the Night:
Third Watch (qauma) of the Night:
Morning:
Third Hour:
Sixth Hour:
Holy Qurbana:
Old Testament Readings:
Holy Qurbana:
New Testament Readings:
Ninth Hour:
Service of the Washing of Feet:
Old Testament Readings:
Service of the Washing of Feet:
New Testament Readings:

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