Bible Verse

   May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Romans 15:13 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

40th Friday of Great Lent:
Thursday, March 21,  2024
06:30 pm : Evening Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church

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

Parish Lenten Retreat:
Saturday, March 23,  2024
11:00 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
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDT7tcyQw1yZ1_yCG9AWStA

Noon Prayer:
Monday, February 12, 2024 (Monday-Friday)
12:00 – 12:30 pm : Noon Prayer
Venue: Webex
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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
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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

40th Friday of Great Lent:
Thursday, March 21,  2024
06:30 pm : Evening Prayer and Holy Qurbana

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

Parish Lenten Retreat:
Saturday, March 23,  2024
11:00 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

Special Seating ArrangementThe first five benches on both the women’s and men’s sides of the church are designated for OVBS Children during Holy Qurbana on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Please reserve these seats for the OVBS children.

Catholicate Day: Sunday March 17Please join the prayers for the Church and to take pledge. Our church is a living witness to the survival of a persecuted church by colonial powers. Our ancestors went through challenges and struggles to keep their faith in Christ. Establishing of Catholicate was the declaration of our freedom and liberty. Please join to celebrate this great day.

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 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.

Mariamma Jacob, 74 years, beloved mother of Lizza Susan JacobOur deepest condolence to Abhilash John Vanethu (Directory ref: A21) and family on the passing away of Lizza Susan Jacob’s beloved mother Mariamma Jacob, 74 years, Cheganattuthara House, Perissery, Chengannur, Kerala on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 10:00 PM (Indian time). She was the beloved wife of late C.M. Jacob.She is survived by her children: Liji Renji, Binoy Jacob and Lizza Jacob, sons-in-law: Renji Varughese and Abhilash Vanethu, daughter-in-law: Daisy Binoy, grand children: Sharon, Sarath, Shawn, Shaline, Benjamin, Joshua, Natasha and Philipose.Funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Orthodox Valiya Palli, Perissery, Chengannur, Kerala. Date and time will be informed once decided.Lizza is travelling to Kerala to attend the funeral service.May the Lord comfort the departed soul and give strength and hope to family members at loss.

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.

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