Welcome to the website of the
Mar Thoma Congregation Scotland
About Us
The Mar Thoma Congregation Scotland is an Ecumenical Christian fellowship in Scotland under the Mar Thoma Syrian Church and its North American and Europe Diocese. The Holy Communion is held once in a month and the service is in Malayalam and English and follows the Mar Thoma Church liturgy. A cottage prayer meeting is held once in a month at the residence of the members.
Latest Updates
March 2012
Theodosius Thirumeni's visit to Newcastle
Our diocesan bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Thirumeni visited the newly formed Newcastle Congregation on March 9th Friday 6.30pm. Thirumeni conducted a Holy Qurbana at St Peters Church, Druridge Drive, Cowgate, Newcastle.
December 2011
Newcastle Mar Thoma Congregation
We now have a Mar Thoma Congregation in Newcastle and Holy Qurbana is celebrated every second Saturday morning..
Please contact Secretary for more details:
Josey George: 07947947523
August 2011
Church Picnic 2011
Our Church picnic for 2011 was held at the Dalkeith Country Park, Edinburgh on Saturday, 13th August 2011. After watching the weather forecast for weeks, by Gods grace we had an amazing day for Scottish standards. We were joined by our Achen.The photos will be updated soon.
Episcopal consecration - 13th August 2011
The Episcopal Consecration of Very Rev Dr Varghese Mathai, Very Rev K. V. Varkey and Very Rev Dr Oommen George, three New Rambans of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar.
June 2012
Holy Communion Service
Our next Holy Communion Service will be on June 10th Sunday 3.00pm at Old St Paul’s Church, Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH. Our Vicar Rev. Sam John will lead the Holy Qurbana. The Sunday school will start by 2.30pm. There will be tea after the service at the Church hall.
Church picnic
Our one day picnic will be on 9th June Saturday at John Muir Country Park, Dunbar. We will be sending out details of the arrangements by email soon.
MAY 2012
Cottage Prayer
Our cottage prayer for this month will be on May 26th Saturday, 4 pm at the residence of Mr Jins Abraham, 21 Ferniehill Drive, Edinburgh, EH17 7AX Res. 0131 258 3217, 0773 523 3317 .
Members who wish to receive email updates on the Church activities please email secretary@marthomascotland.org
Lectionary
Our Leaders
North America and Europe Diocesan Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa
Sinai Mar Thoma Centre
Merrick New York USA 11566
Email: marthoma@aol.com
Our Vicar
Rev Sam John
Mobile: 07852557598
Email: revsamjohn@gmail.com
Useful Links
David Livingstone Centre
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