St. Mary’s South London Sunday School secured second place at the 2025 Sunday School Kalotsavam of the MJSSA (Malankara Jacobite Syrian Sunday School Association) South East Region. The arts festival was held under the presidency of Zonal Director Rev. Fr. Philip Thomas and was formally inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Eldhose Vengadath. The competitions took place on June 29 at St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Waterlooville, Hampshire, with St. Mary’s Hampshire Sunday School serving as the host. The event featured a variety of competitions, including Primary Solo (Malayalam), Solo (Malayalam), Solo (English), Group Song (Malayalam), Group Song (Syriac), Speech (Malayalam), Speech (English), Golden Verses, and Bible Test.
EDEN – 2026 united young adults aged 18–35 from across the UK 🇬🇧 for a black-tie evening of faith ✝️, elegance 🕊️, and meaningful connection 🤍 — a celebration of the Jacobite Syrian community at its finest.
EDEN 2025, hosted by the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Youth Association (JSOYA), was a vibrant gathering that brought together young people aged 18–35 from parishes
