Bible Verse
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.
Upcoming Events
Regular Classes:
Every Sunday
Time: After Holy Qurbana
Sunday School BBQ Day:
Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Sunday, July 14, 2024
After Holy Qurbana: MMVS Monthly Meeting
Thursday July 18 & Friday, July 19, 2024
Time: 07:00 PM
Retreat
Virtual Event
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 06:00 PM
St. Thomas Day Celebrations
Virtual Event
Thursday, August 22, 2024 – Saturday, August 24, 2024
Details will be posted soon
News Update
Sunday School BBQ will be held in our parish on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 12 PM.
There are a variety of games planned for children. All families are invited to join the fun filled BBQ event.
Please click the below link to download the flyer:
https://mcusercontent.com/4b0245a10b23c3826466d9a97/files/81451be3-3fdb-b411-7187-22171f186a7b/Sunday_School_BBQ_Flyer.pdf
Starting Sunday, July 6th, there will be no public live streaming of services.
This change is to encourage everyone to attend services in person at the church. If anyone is unable to attend due to severe illness, please contact the office. We will arrange private live streaming for those individuals.
Sunday School Graduation Day, Congrats
Congrats to the new graduates from SS: Ann Maria Philip, Eva Ann Mathew, Johann Sonny Thomas, Shone Mathew, Jonathan Philip Philips! We pray that the Spirit of the Lord be with them as they progress in their path to future. May they be able to witness the Lord as their world would requires. Thanks to the SS teachers, students and parents for joining the convocation ceremony.
Kanesh 2024:
This year’s annual Kanesh 2024 will take place from August 22nd to August 25th. MGOCSM Toronto is thrilled to welcome all members to The Valley of the Mother of God retreat center. The keynote speaker for this year is His Grace Abraham Mar Stephanos. For more information, please follow their social media pages.
MMVS 2nd Annual Regional meet:
Scheduled for Oct 19th – 2024. There will be a Talent show in addition to Bible Study. It will be hosted by our parish.
Art Exhibition:
Scheduled tentatively for Nov 17th, 2024. All interested in displaying their art skill are requested to start preparing for the same.
Kerala Christian Ecumenical Fellowship will St. Thomas Day Celebration will take place through virtual platform from July 18th to July 20th.
Retreat will be on Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 19th. St. Thomas Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 20th. Our parish Sunday school and junior choir together will be presenting songs in the St. Thomas day program.