St. Gregorios Orthodox Church Of Toronto –

Bible Verse

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:5-8 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

With 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

Regular Sunday Service

08:30 AM : Morning Prayer

09:30 AM : Holy Qurbana

4th Sunday : English Service

All other Sundays : Malayalam

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Sunday School Events

Regular Classes:
Every Sunday
Time: After Holy Qurbana

Diocesan Level Competition:
Saturday, May 11, 2024

Final Exams (Centralized and Non-centralized):
Sunday, June 30, 2024

Feast of St. George

Saturday, May 4, 2024:
06:30 PM : Evening Prayer
07:30 PM : Devotional Hymns by Parish Choir
07:45 PM : Devotional Address
08:00 PM : Holy Procession
08:20 PM : Intercession and Benediction
09:00 PM : Nerchavilampu (Dinner)

Sunday, May 5, 2024:
08:30 AM : Morning Prayer
09:30 AM : Holy Liturgy
11:30 AM : Nerchavilampu (Lunch)

Venue: Church

Choir Monthly Meeting

Sunday, May 05, 2024
After Holy Qurbana : Choir monthly meeting
Venue: Church

Feast of Ascension

Wednesday, May 08, 2024
06:30 pm : Evening prayer and Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church

MMVS Events

Sunday, May 12, 2024
After Holy Qurbana : Bake Sale
Venue: Church

Saturday, June 01, 2024
8.45 AM to 3.30 PM : MMVS 9th Regional Conference
Venue: St Thomas Orthodox Church
Address: 23 Brownlea Avenue Toronto , ON , M9P 2R5

Saturday, October 19, 2024
MMVS 2nd Regional Meet
Venue: Church

Sunday, November 17, 2024
After Holy Qurbana: Art Exhibition
Venue: Church

Choir Nite

Saturday, June 15, 2024
06:00 PM : Choir Nite
Venue: Church

News Update

Feast of St. George

Feast of St. George:

Feast of St. George will be celebrated in our church on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday May 5th.

Schedule:
Saturday, May 4, 2024:
06:30 PM : Evening Prayer
07:30 PM : Devotional Hymns by Parish Choir
07:45 PM : Devotional Address
08:00 PM : Holy Procession
08:20 PM : Intercession and Benediction
09:00 PM : Nerchavilampu (Dinner)

Sunday, May 5, 2024:
08:30 AM : Morning Prayer
09:30 AM : Holy Liturgy
11:30 AM : Nerchavilampu (Lunch)

Feast of Ascension

Feast of Ascension will be celebrated in our church on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 at 06:30 pm.

Sunday School Upcoming Events

Diocesan Level Competitions:
Diocesan level competitions which were planned for May 18 ( Saturday) have been preponed to Saturday, May 11, 2024. Please take note of this change and attend accordingly.

Poetry, Story writing, Essay Writing – May 11 Saturday 10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Drawing competition for all grades – May 11 Saturday 11.30 AM – 12.30 AM

Sunday School Exams:
Centralized Exams for grades 10 and 12 and Final exams for all other grades will be conducted on June 30 Sunday. Teachers will confirm if there are any changes in this date on the respective WhatsApp class groups.

OCYM - Urava Volume 6

Urava-Volume 6, Release Date: Jun 30, 2024 / Theme- Pillars of the Church
Based on the Apostles’ lives, the next volume of Urava is scheduled for release on Sunday, June 30, 2024. OCYM invites all to take part in this edition as in previous volumes of the journal. We anticipate two articles per organization. Requesting the secretaries to communicate the below sub-themes to their respective groups. Please post the subthemes associated with your organization only. Sub-themes chosen for each organization are:

Sunday School – Apostle Etymology
MGOCSM – My favourite apostle (100 words)
OCYM – Significance of #12
MMVS – Women and apostolic ministry
Seniors Forum – Ministry in the current age
Choir – Apostles by nature or nurture
Acolytes – Sacraments and Ministry

The articles are expected to reflect the theme “Apostles”. Last date of submission will be May 20, 2024. The articles are to be emailed to ocymtoronto@yahoo.com with the subject line ‘URAVA Vol 6 article – Organization name’. There will be a contest for Choir members to design the cover page. OCYM invites drawings for the inner pages which is open to all members.

For any questions or clarifications, kindly contact OCYM Secretary, Liju: ocymtoronto@yahoo.com or (647-227-4667).

MMVS Upcoming Events

MMVS 9th Regional Conference:
Date: Saturday, June 01, 2024
Venue: St Thomas Orthodox Church
Address: 23 Brownlea Avenue Toronto , ON , M9P 2R5
Time: 8.45 AM to 3.30 PM
Keynote Speaker: H G Gee Varghese Mar Yulios Metropolitan (Metropolitan of the Diocese of Kunnamkulam)
Theme: Power of Resurrection
Registration fee: $15
Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe10mKw14vyaSB8YrwEwSSMaSAXxlylq1N4F0rT3TJw5Ak3UA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Kindly register your names through the link and update with MMVS Secretary Mrudula Thakadiyel before Sunday May 15th, 2024.

Click below to download the flyer:
MMVS 9th Regional Conference Flyer

Bake Sale:
Please block May 12 for MMVS Bake sale.

MMVS 2^nd Annual Regional meet:
Scheduled for Oct 19^th – 2024. There will be a Talent show in addition to Bible Study. It will be hosted by our parish.

Searching for Script Writers for Talent Show Skit:
Our parish MMVS is planning to do a skit as part of the Talent show. Hence calling in MMVS talented Script writers. Theme will be discussed later. Please reach out to Mrudula Thakadiyel latest by April 20^th -2024.

Art Exhibition:
Scheduled tentatively for Nov 17^th, 2024. All interested in displaying their art skill are requested to start preparing for the same.

Obituary - Saramma George

Obituary – Saramma George (85 years)
Our deepest condolences to Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas George and his family on the passing away of Achen’s beloved mother, Saramma George, 85 years, in Chungathara, Kerala on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:10 PM (Indian time). Fr. Dr. Thomas George has served as the former Vicar of our parish and is currently the Vicar of St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Toronto.
The funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Further details will be informed once arrangements are finalized. Fr. Dr. Thomas George will be travelling to Kerala tomorrow to attend the funeral service. On behalf of our church, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time. May the Lord comfort the departed soul and give strength and hope to family members at loss. Please keep the departed soul and the family members in our prayers.