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St Mary's Jacobite Church South London

Welcome to St. Mary’s Jacobite Church in Purley, London, UK. Established in August 2021 under the esteemed Diocese of UK & Ireland of the Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church, our Jacobite Church serves as a beacon of faith and spiritual refuge in South London, UK. The inaugural Holy Mass was solemnly celebrated by Reverend Father Geevarghese Thandayath at our founding location near Morden, and our congregation presently assembles at St Swithun’s Church near Purley, where we continue our sacred worship and ministry. Our mission is firmly grounded in responding to those experiencing suffering and hardship, extending compassion without discrimination, and empowering individuals to enhance their lives and communities with dignity, respect, and hope.

Worship Timings

Holy Qurbana is celebrated on all first and third Sundays

Prayer : 01:00 PM
Holy Qurbana : 01:30 PM
Sunday School : 03:30 PM
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28 Evening Prayer organised by Youth Association Evening Prayer organised by Youth Association 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Evening Prayer The St. Mary’s Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church Youth Association conducts evening prayers on the Saturday before the Sundays when we have Holy Qurbana (the 1st and 3rd Sundays). The prayer starts at 7.30 pm, and everyone can join via the usual link. Click here to join the evening prayer All are wa , ...
1 Holy Mass Holy Mass 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Gospel of Matthew Chapter 26th Verses 26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you; for t , ...

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10 Mid-Lent Service (Paaathi noyambu) Mid-Lent Service (Paaathi noyambu) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 10th March 2026, we are celebrating the Mid-Lent at 5 PM The Great Lent commenced with the Sign at the Wedding Feast at Cana, where Jesus has asked us to fill six stone jars water, so that He can transform the ordinary, tasteless, colourless, bland water to extraordinary, tasty, blessed, best, sweet lives. Th , ...
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14 Evening Prayer organised by Youth Association Evening Prayer organised by Youth Association 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Evening Prayer The St. Mary’s Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church Youth Association conducts evening prayers on the Saturday before the Sundays when we have Holy Qurbana (the 1st and 3rd Sundays). The prayer starts at 7.30 pm, and everyone can join via the usual link. Click here to join the evening prayer All are wa , ...
15 Holy Mass Holy Mass 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Gospel of Matthew Chapter 26th Verses 26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you; for t , ...

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24 Feast of the Annunciation (Vachanippu) Feast of the Annunciation (Vachanippu) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Feast of the Annunciation 25th March we celebrate the mystery of the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear the Son of God. In humility and faith, Mary responded, “Let it be done to me according to your word.” Her yes opened the door for God’s saving plan to enter the world. The An , ...
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28 Lent Retreat Lent Retreat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm As we journey through the holy season of Lent, our parish invites all to a time of retreat and confession—an opportunity for prayer, silence, reflection, and renewal. This retreat offers space to deepen our relationship with God, to listen attentively to His Word, and to prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter throu , ...
29 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week as we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The crowds welcomed Him with palms and praise, yet the same week leads us to His Passion and the cross. This sacred day invites us to walk closely with Christ—celebrating Him as King while preparing our hearts to share , ...

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1 Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm On Maundy Thursday, we remember the Last Supper, when our Lord Jesus Christ gave us the gift of the Holy Eucharist and the commandment of love. Through the washing of feet, He showed us the way of humble service. This sacred day invites us to remain with Christ, to love as He loved, and to serve one another with comp , ...
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3 Good Friday Good Friday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Good Friday On Good Friday, we solemnly remember the Passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Through the cross, He revealed the depth of God’s love and the price of our salvation. This holy day calls us to silence, repentance, and gratitude, as we contemplate the sacrifice that brings life to the world. , ...
4 Gospel Saturday Gospel Saturday 9:00 am - 11:00 am On Holy Saturday, we enter the stillness between Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. This day of waiting invites us into quiet reflection, prayer, and hope, as we remember Jesus resting in the tomb. It is a sacred pause, a moment to contemplate God’s love and the mystery of salvation, preparing our hearts for the , ... Easter Service Easter Service 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter – The Resurrection of Christ On Easter, we celebrate the triumph of Jesus Christ over sin and death. The empty tomb proclaims the hope and new life offered to all who believe. This day of joy calls us to rejoice, to live in the light of Christ’s victory, and to share His love with the world. Alleluia! He is ri , ...
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