St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, is the founder of the church in India. Christian writers and historians from the 4th century refer to the evangelistic work of Apostle Thomas in India, and the Indian Christians ascribe the origin of their church to the labors of the apostle in the 1st century.

"Insistent tradition ascribes the introduction of Christianity to India to the Apostle Thomas, one of the original Twelve."

It is reasonable to believe that the St. Thomas came to India, preached the gospel, established the church and died there as a martyr. It is believed that St.Thomas arrived in Cranganore, Kerala, India, in 52 AD He preached the gospel and founded churches at seven places; Cranganore, Palur, Paraur, Gokkamangalam, Niranam, Chayal and Quilon, and appointed prelates and priests. He was martyred on St. Thomas Mount near Mylapore, in 72. A.D., and his remains were buried at Mylapore Madras, India.

His Eminence Issac Mor Osthatheos Metropolitan of Mylapore & Delhi Dioceses inaugurated the three day convention. Rev. Saju Pottayil Qasheesho will be the main speaker in the convention. In addition to the general convention on the evenings of these three days, special retreat for the Vanitha Samajam, Youth Association & Sunday School Association is being conducted as a part of the Annual Convention. The Diocesan Secretary V. Rev. K J John Cor-Episcopa, Rev. T K Mathews Qasheesho, Rev. Mathews Manalelchira Qasheesho, Rev. Siby Paul Qasheesho Rev. Aby Paul Qasheesho and a large number of faithful from the various parishes of Chennai region participated. The Diocesan Choir added melody to the event by singing songs of praise & thanksgiving.

St.Thomas JSO Church, Annanagar is proud to announce that the new church building construction is going on and the first of June,2012 was a memorable day for us. A memorable event took place on this day. Erection of the main cross on the top of the church building was solemnized after the holy Quorbana on this day. A large number of faithful witnessed the solemn ceremony . It was a new experience to the members of the church especially, the younger generation who didn’t have the opportunity to witness such a rare function. Rev. Fr. Aby Alias, Puthenveetil, Vicar offered the Holy Qurbana assisted by Rev. Fr. Siby Paul, Kayanadu , Rev. Fr. Johnson Koshy and Dn. Jalil. The event was blessed by Very. Rev. K J John, Corepiscopa and Rev.Fr. Aby Paul with their presence.We hope to complete the new church building by end of this year. Allare requested to pray for its speedy completion.

H.G Mor Osthatheos Issac visited His Holiness the Patriarch Ignatious Zakka I Iwas on 25th of July at St. Ignatiose Centre, Damascus. His Grace informed the recent developments in the dioceses of Mylapore and Delhi. His Holiness appreciated the growth of both dioceses and gave the Apostolic Blessings.

Mor Osthatheos Issac celebrated the Holy Qurbona in St. Aphrem's chapel in the monastery  on 29th July 2011 and offered special prayers on the memory of L.L Mor Osthatheos Thomas, the predecessor of H.G