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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 gathering will be on Thursday July 31st at 12:00 noon at the SGOCT Parish Hall.
News Update
The food drive will commence with a view to finish on Sunday Aug 10, organized by SGOCT MMVS. Please bring nonperishable food items canned or packed, assuring at least three months before date of expiry.
Our parish will be organizing an event including elocution competition connected to the theme and choir presentations involving the Malankara Orthodox Church parishes in Toronto Region. Tentative date is Saturday, September 27 from 2:00 PM -8:00 PM). Other details shall be announced soon.
August 1-15
August 14, Thursday: Conclusion of St Mary’s Lent:Evening Prayer- 06:30 pm, followed by Holy Qurbana and Intercessory Prayer
MGOCSM Canada will be organizing Kanesh Retreat 2025 at Anchor Retreat Centre from August 15-18.
August 16, Saturday: Feast of Theotokos: Evening Prayer @ 06:30 pm followed by Devotional Hymns by Parish Choir, Devotional Talk, Holy Procession, Benediction & Nerchavilampu.
August 17, Sunday, Feast of St Mary, Holy Qurbana, Intercessory Prayer, Nerchavilampu.
August 23, Saturday: Parish Picnic: Mississauga Valley Park, 1275 Mississauga , Valley Blvd, Mississauga.
We are in the planning stage and already send the google sheet . kindly take a moment to fill the information requested for and send back to us without delay. The cost for the family is $60.00 and for the individual $20.00. Please e-transfer the cost to treasurer@sgoctoronto.org
September 01-08, Ettunompu
September 07, Sunday: Onasadhya. A Google sheet will be circulated this week to indicate the items and quantities required for the upcoming Onasadhya. In addition, a hard copy will be posted on the church bulletin board , where you may sign up by adding your name next to the items you wish to contribute.
As always, we sincerely appreciate your wholehearted support in making our Onam celebrations meaningful and successful
September 07, Sunday: Feast of Theotokos, Holy Qurbana, Intercessory Prayer, Nerchavilampu.
September 14, Sunday: Feast of the Cross. Morning prayer at 08.30 AM followed by Holy Qurbana and liturgy of the Cross.
Parish Nite 2025 will be on October 12, Sunday.
October 19, Sunday: Harvest Festival – 2025
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