Annual Feast – Feast of the Virgin Mary Blessings of the Crops
The church celebrated its annual feast on the 15th and 16th of May. The feast services began on Friday evening, the 15th, with evening prayers, followed by programs organised by the spiritual organisations. On Saturday morning, the “Moonninmel Qurbana” (Tri-altar Mass) was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Jomon Punnoose, Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Thandayath, and Rev. Fr. […]
Easter Service – 2026
On April 4, 2026, Saturday, the church celebrated the Evening Easter services led by Rev. Fr. Jebin Ipe. The service began at 6:00 PM. On Easter Eve, all dark Lenten vestments in the sanctuary were replaced with bright white and colorful fabrics. The priest silently performed the Order of Resurrection behind the altar, where the […]
Gospel Saturday – 2026
On the morning of Gospel Saturday, April 4th, 2026, Rev. Fr. Jogi Mathew celebrated the Holy Mass. In the Syriac Orthodox tradition, Gospel Saturday—also known as the Saturday of Good Tidings or the Saturday of Light—occurs on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. This day commemorates Christ’s descent into Sheol to preach the Gospel and […]
Good Friday – 2026
Good Friday services led by Rev. Fr. Jogi Mathew at St. Mary’s JSOC in London on April 3, 2026. In the Syriac Orthodox Church, Good Friday—known as the Great Friday of the Crucifixion (Rubto Rabto d-Zqeephootho)—is a day dedicated to deep meditation and intense participation in the trial, suffering, and death of Jesus. The solemn […]
Maundy Thursday – 2026
On Wednesday, April 1st, Rev. Fr. Jogi Mathew celebrated a special Maundy Thursday service at St. Mary’s JSOC in London. Maundy Thursday is often referred to as the “Thursday of Mysteries” (Hamsho d’Roze or Pethro). It is one of the most sacred days of the liturgical year, commemorating the Last Supper, the institution of the […]
Palm Sunday – 2026
On Sunday, March 29th, Rev. Fr. Jogi Mathew celebrated a special Palm Sunday service at St. Mary’s JSOC in London, alongside Rev. Fr. Jebin Ipe. This day commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, an event during which crowds laid down their cloaks and waved palm branches to honour Him. Palm Sunday […]
Lent Retreat
On Saturday, March 28th, Rev. Fr. Jogi Mathew celebrated a special Lent retreat and Holy Qurbana at St. Mary’s JSOC in London as preparation for entering Holy Week. The retreat began after the Holy Mass.