St. Gregorios Orthodox Church Of Toronto –

Bible Verse

In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets; but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. (Hebrews 1:1-2 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

English Holy Liturgy

Saturday, December 14, 2024
08: 30 AM: MGOCSM Holy Liturgy in English
Venue: Church

Area Prayer Meeting

St. Mary’s Prayer
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Residence of Anand Joseph & Amy (Membership ID: A15)

St. George’s Prayer
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Residence of Aji Abraham & Shalini (Membership ID: A04)

Area Christmas Carols

Sunday, December 01, 2024 at 01:00 PM: St Mary’s Area Prayer
Sunday, December 08, 2024 at 01:00 PM: St Paul’s Area Prayer
Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 01:00 PM: St George Area Prayer

Christmas Celebration Eve

Saturday, December 21, 2024
05:30 PM: Carol Singing and presentations by Organizations
Venue: Church

Christmas Holy Liturgy

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
06:00 pm- Evening Prayer
07:00 pm- Liliyo
07:40 pm- Holy Procession and Divine Fire, Holy Liturgy of Nativity
09:00 pm Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church

New Year Holy Liturgy

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
06:30 pm- Evening Prayer
07:30 pm- Holy Qurbana
Vigil till 12:00
Venue: Church

News Update

Area Christmas Carols

Please find below the schedule of area carol singing:

Sunday, December 01, 2024: St Mary’s Area Prayer
Sunday, December 08, 2024: St Paul’s Area Prayer
Sunday, December 15, 2024: St George Area Prayer

The parish members and carol singers will leave the church after the Holy Liturgy by 01:00 pm to finish before 09:00 pm. As we did last year, bus service will be available this year also. Families who wish to host the carols are requested to contact the area prayer coordinators to plan for the needful.

Area Prayer Meeting

Sincere thanks to: Jacob P George & Lila (Member ID J 02), for hosting the area prayer meeting of St Paul’s on Sat Nov 23. Thanks to all the families who participated.

Upcoming Prayer Meetings
St. Mary’s Prayer
Saturday, December 07, 2024 at the residence of Anand Joseph & Amy (Membership ID: A15) at 4:00 PM.

St. George’s Prayer
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the residence of Aji Abraham & Shalini (Membership ID: A04) at 4:00 PM.

Parish General Body Meeting

We thank all the members who participated in the AGBM. The decisions taken shall be announced once we get the approval from the Diocesan Metropolitan. Thanks to all our members and well wishers who helped and supported through their prayers.

Christmas Celebration Eve

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at church with Evening Prayer at 05:30 pm followed by Carol Singing and presentations by Organizations.

Christmas Holy Liturgy Schedule

December 24, Tuesday at 6:00 pm
06:00 pm- Evening Prayer
07:00 pm- Liliyo
07:40 pm- Holy Procession and Divine Fire, Holy Liturgy of Nativity
09:00 pm Holy Qurbana

New Year Holy Liturgy Schedule

December 31, Tuesday at 6:30 pm
06:30 pm- Evening Prayer
07:30 pm- Holy Qurbana
Vigil till 12:00
All who find it convenient to remain for the New Year vigil, pls join the prayers and meditation after refreshment

Canada Diocese

Headquartered in Toronto, a new diocese for Canada was announced on November 01, 2024. It will be headed by the Catholicos and assisted by HG Dr Zachariah Mar Nicholovos Metropolitan. While the details of the functioning and administration of the new diocese are yet to be confirmed, we uphold in prayer the diocese and the flock who would come under it.