“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41 : 10
OUR CHURCH
St. Gregorios Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church In London, Ontario
OUR VICAR
Rev. Fr. Abey Mathew is the son of Very. Rev. Fr. Elanganamattathil Mathai Cor-Episopa and Mary Mathai.
MOTHER MARY
Mary was the mother of Jesus, born in Nazareth, who was visited by the Angel Gabriel and chosen by God to bear the Savior of the world. She is known for her faith, obedience, and role as the “Mother of God”. Mary’s life is central to Christianity and Islam, with key events described in the New Testament and the Quran, including the virgin birth of Jesus, the Magnificat, and her presence at the crucifixion
PARUMALA THIRUMENI
Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala (15 June 1848 – 2 November 1902), also known as Parumala Thirumeni, was a Metropolitan of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church.Parumala Thirumeni became the first person of Indian origin to be canonised as saint. In 1947, the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church declared Mar Gregorios as a saint, making him the first saint from India canonized by that church. Also, in November 1987, the Syriac Orthodox Church canonized him as a saint.
