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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.
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
The next St Joseph’s Elders Forum meeting will be on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Mandarin @ Queen’s Plate Dr at 12:00 noon.
- March 30 Sunday, MMVS Pickle Sale. Preparation at the church will be on Mar 29th during the morning hours.
- May 11th Sunday, MMVS Bake Sale
News Update
March 03 – April 20, Great Lent:
Fasting, Abstaining, @12:00 Noon Prayer online and 40 Kneeling
Evening Prayer daily at 06:50 pm followed by devotional talk.
March 25, Tuesday: Feast of Annunciation, Holy Liturgy will be on Monday, Mar 24th starting with evening prayer at 06:30pm followed by Holy Qurbana
March 26, Wednesday: Mid-Lent: Holy Liturgy will be on Tuesday, Mar 25th with evening prayer starting at 06:30 pm followed by Holy Qurbana and installation of the cross on Golgutha
The contest is open for all members. The selected logo will be the official logo of the new Diocese. Guidelines and details have been posted in the parish WhatsApp group. Please give it a try. Last date of submission will be March 31st.
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