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Ministries
Altar Assistants
Acolytes
Serving the Holy Altar in humility and reverence — our acolytes assist the clergy in the celebration of the Holy Liturgy, embodying the angelic ministry at the throne of God.
Year by Year
Acolytes Archive
Our altar assistants faithfully serve at every Holy Qurbana and special liturgical occasion. Browse each year below to see our acolytes, sacristans, and newly ordained members.
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Acolytes 2023
Annual group photograph of the altar assistants
Annual group photograph of the altar assistants
With HG Dr Abraham Mar Seraphim Metropolitan
Acolytes photographed with the visiting Metropolitan
Acolytes photographed with the visiting Metropolitan
Sacristans 2022
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Rev. Fr. Thomas P. John |
| Sacristan | Cleemis Vaidhyan |
| Sacristan | Anish Mathew |
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Acolytes 2022
With Vicar Fr Thomas P John, Fr Philipose Daniel and Fr Liju Abraham
With Vicar Fr Thomas P John, Fr Philipose Daniel and Fr Liju Abraham
Newly Ordained Acolytes 2022
With Vicar Fr Thomas P John, Fr Philipose Daniel and Fr Liju Abraham
With Vicar Fr Thomas P John, Fr Philipose Daniel and Fr Liju Abraham
Sacristans
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Rev. Fr. Thomas P. John |
| Sacristan | Cleemis Vaidhyan |
| Sacristan | Santhosh Varughese |
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``Our fathers taught us that the altar assistants are like angels serving God. That service must be carried out in utmost humility, solemnity, serenity, rectitude and sanctity.``
— Acolyte Training Guide, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church