St Mary Aldermary

Feast Day of St Thomas

On 8th July 2007 the congregation of the St Thomas Jabobite Syrian Orthodox Church celebrated the Feast Day of St Thomas at St Mary Adermary. His Beatitude the Catholicos of the East visited the church to celebrate Mass, accompanied by the Bishop of Cochin. The Patriarchal Vicar of the Syrian Orthodox Churches in the UK also attended, together with the Indian clergy and Fr. John. The congregation, numbering 384, came from all parts of the United Kingdom. 

After Mass, His Beatitude presented prizes to a number of the children who attend the Sunday School at St Mary's.

 

Sunday School prize giving

Back row: Bishop Gregorious, The Catholicos, Fr John, Fr Raju Abraham

Left to right are:-

His Grace Joseph Mar Gregorious, Bishop of Cochin

His Beatitude Aboon Mor Basalious Thomas I, Catholicos of India

Fr John Mothersole 

Christmas 2006 - Ecumenical Carol Service

The carol concert on 14th December 2006 was well attended and enjoyed by all.

St Mary Aldermary crib