With the grace and blessings of the Almighty God, St. George Indian Orthodox Church, Manchester, proudly announces the celebration of its 20th anniversary. This milestone event will be held on Sunday, 24th November 2024, at the church premises located on Belgrave Street South, Bolton.
Event Highlights:
Morning Prayer: 9:00 AM
Holy Qurbana: 9:45 AM (Led by H.G. Abraham Mar Stephanos, Metropolitan of the Diocese of UK, Europe, and Africa)
Public Meeting: 11:30 AM
Distinguished Guests:
The event will honor the presence of key spiritual leaders who have significantly contributed to the church’s growth, including:
Rev. Fr. Happy Jacob (Former Vicar)
Rev. Fr. Varghese T. Mathew (Diocesan Secretary & Former Vicar)
Rev. Fr. Josen John Attuva (Former Associate Vicar)
This anniversary marks two decades of spiritual journey, community service, and togetherness. The day will begin with prayers and Holy Qurbana, followed by a public meeting to reflect on the church’s history and its impact on the community. Faithful parishioners, well-wishers, and friends are warmly invited to join this joyous occasion to express gratitude and renew their commitment to the church's mission.
Let us come together to celebrate this landmark in our spiritual journey and give glory to God for His abundant blessings.
St. George Indian Orthodox Church in Manchester, UK, warmly invites all to join in commemorating the Feast of St. Gregorios, affectionately known as Parumala Thirumeni. This annual event celebrates the legacy of St. Gregorios, a beloved saint of the Malankara Orthodox Church, remembered for his deep faith and compassion.
The two-day celebration will begin on Saturday, November 2, and continue on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Saturday, November 2:
5:45 PM - Kodiyettu (Flag Hoisting Ceremony)
6:00 PM - Evening Prayer
6:45 PM - Devotional Songs
7:00 PM - Devotional Speech and Light Refreshments
Sunday, November 3:
9:00 AM - Morning Prayer
9:45 AM - Holy Qurbana & Madhyastha Prarthana (Intercessory Prayers)
11:30 AM - Benediction and Nercha Vilambu (Distribution of Blessed Food)
We are honored to have Rev. Fr. Eldo Varghese, our vicar, leading the services, with the support of church trustee Mr. Biben John and secretary Mr. Roy Samuel.
Join us in this sacred observance as we seek the blessings and intercession of St. Gregorios. As Proverbs 10:7 says, "The memory of the righteous will be a blessing." Let us come together as a community to honor his memory and celebrate his lasting impact.
During Easter the Sunday School Children and the Youth organised a food bank collection. We were able to fill two boxes with food items. The collected items were then donated to Holy Innocents in Fallowfield, Manchester and to Salvation Army Bolton by our youth members.
As proposed by our Metropolitan HG Abraham Mar Stephanos, OSSAE UEA will be conducting a Summer pilgrimage camp in India, families traveling to India during the UK summer holidays are requested to participate. Please emphasise the benefits of this pilgrimage camp to the kids and encourage them to participate. We will require Google form to be published in your parishes and completed by the parents *latest by 31st of May*. This will enable us to ascertain the number of participants and make necessary arrangements. Further details will be published closer to the time.
