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.

Preparations on full fledge to start new congregations & prayer groups under Mylapore Diocese.

CHENNAI:   Under the leadership of H.G Mor Issac Osthatheos & Diocean Council, preparations are on full fledge to start new congregations & prayer groups in different parts of Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh. The Aim of the initiative is to fulfill the spiritual needs of all the Syrian Orthodox faithful in and around Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh. All faithful in the above mentioned area those who don't have facility to attend Holy Mass are requested to contact lay Secretary  of Mylapore Diocese Mr. Valsan P Varghese +91 9840346075  with the details.

HG Issac Mor Osthatheos Inaugurated the new Congregation at South Chennai.

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A new church of Mylapore Diocese of the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church was inaugurated on Sunday, 27th November 2011 by Mor Osthatheos Isaac, Metropolitan of the Mylapore Diocese. Thirumeni also offered the Holy Qurbana and blessed the faithful prior to the inauguration. The kalpana of His Beatitude Catholicos of India, Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I was read during the Service. The new church is named after Parumala Thirumeni and will be known as 'St. Greogorios Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church'. It will function at YMCA Hall, OMR, Perungudi. Holy Mass will be conducted on every Sunday at 8 a.m. Rev. Fr. Johns Koshy Mannakuzhyil will be the vicar of this church and can be contacted at 97898 59659. Very Rev. K. J. John Corepiscopa of St. Mary’s Church Perambur, Rev. Fr. T. M. Mathews of St. Mary’s Church Kelambakkam, Rev. Fr. Aby Alias of St. Thomas' Church Anna Nagar, and Rev. Fr. Sherrin, St. Mary’s Knanaya Church Pallavaram spoke on the occasion. Rev. Fr. Aby Paul of St. George’s Church Avadi and Rev. Fr. Sibi Paul of St. Thomas Church Anna Nagar were also present. Mr. K.K Thomas proposed vote of thanks. Rev. Dn. Bennet Kuriakose, Rev. Dn. Maju, Rev. Dn. Ebin Alias and Rev. Dn. Alex Paul assisted the Service.

Inaguration of New Congregation at South Chennai

H.G. ISSAC MOR OSTHATHEOS, Metropolitan of Mylapore Diocese will bless the commencement of new congregation by conducting Holy Mass on Sunday, 27th November 2011 at 8 a.m. The service centre of the congregation is located at YMCA Hall, 4/341, OMR, Nehru Nagar, Perungudi, Chennai-41.(SRP Tools Bus Stop, Opp. To Vee Care Hospital, Near Life Line Hospital). Holy Mass in Malayalam will be conducted at 8 a.m. on subsequent Sundays. All our faithful are requested to attend and receive blessings from our Lord Jesus Christ.

Rev. Fr. John Koshy Mannakuzhiyil will be in-charge of the this congregation and can be contacted at 9789859659/9884859659, e_mail: JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING .

For more details, contact: Mr. Valsalan P Varghese 9840346075

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