St. Gregorios Orthodox Church Of Toronto –

Bible Verse

If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. (St John 15:10 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

Sunday School BBQ Day:
Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM

MMVS Monthly Meeting

Sunday, July 14, 2024
After Holy Qurbana: MMVS Monthly Meeting

KCEF St, Thomas Day

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

Kanesh 2024

Thursday, August 22, 2024 – Saturday, August 24, 2024
Details will be posted soon

MMVS Events

Saturday, October 19, 2024
MMVS 2nd Regional Meet
Venue: Church

Sunday, November 17, 2024
After Holy Qurbana: Art Exhibition
Venue: Church

News Update

Sunday School BBQ Day

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

No Public Live Streaming

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 Updates

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.

MGOCSM Updates

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 Updates

MMVS 2^nd Annual Regional meet:
Scheduled for Oct 19^th – 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 17^th, 2024. All interested in displaying their art skill are requested to start preparing for the same.

KCEF St. Thomas Day Celebrations

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.