Holy Qurbana · 2nd & 4th Fridays 6:00 PM · All Are Welcome
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St. Dionysius Indian Orthodox Church
Ballarat, VIC · Australia
The Holy Altar
Patronal feast
Lord's Day — worship
Holy Qurbana
THE MADBAHA · THE HOLY ALTAR
A place of prayer and reverence.

In silence and prayer, we await the revelation of the Holy Mysteries at the altar of God.

The Patronal Feast · 23 February
The feast of St. Dionysius.

We honour St. Dionysius with solemn Qurbana, procession, and fellowship - giving thanks for his witness and asking his prayers.

Anno Domini · MMXXVI · Ballarat Parish
Come, let us worship in His holy house.

An Indian Orthodox parish in Ballarat, rooted in the apostolic tradition of St. Thomas. Each Lord's Day we gather for the Holy Qurbana — an unbroken liturgy of light, incense, and song.

Service Times
HOLY QURBANA · THE ALTAR OF GRACE
Come, receive the peace of Christ.

At the Holy Altar, the Church gathers in prayer, thanksgiving, and reverence before the living God.

01/ 04The Sanctuary
— A Spiritual Home for Every Soul.

St. Dionysius Indian Orthodox Church, Ballarat.

Peace be unto you. Whether you are arriving for the first time, returning after many years, or have worshipped with us all your life - there is a place for you at this altar. Our parish was consecrated in the name of Mar Dionysius, a faithful shepherd of the Malankara Church, and continues a tradition of prayer that reaches back to the Apostle Thomas himself.

Our liturgy is sung in Malayalam. Children who are still learning often join in with a Manglish Qurbana book, following the prayers in Malayalam written in English script. After the Qurbana, food is served in the hall for the parish family. You are welcome - come as you are, and bring a friend.

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Portrait of the Vicar
From the Vicar's Desk

"Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our parish is a vibrant faith community rooted in the teachings of Christ and the rich spiritual heritage of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. "

Fr. Gigi Mathew Vakathanam
Parish Vicar
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— Order of Worship

When we gather.

Daily and weekly liturgies, in keeping with the calendar of the Malankara Orthodox Church.

Sunday
Every Sunday
  • Sunday School
    10:30 AM
    Classes for ages 4–18. Catechism, hymnody, and scripture study.
Friday
Second & Fourth Fridays
  • Holy Qurbana
    6:00 PM
    Primary parish liturgy. Malayalam
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— The Parish Calendar

Upcoming events.

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29
August
Saturday · 9.00 AM

Onam Celebration

Join our parish family for an Onam celebration of fellowship, food, culture, and thanksgiving on Saturday, 29 August 2026.

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13
November
Friday · TBC

Family Get-Together

A two-day parish family get-together on 13–14 November 2026, bringing our community together for fellowship, food, and shared memories.

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11
December
Friday · TBC

Christmas Carol

Join our parish Christmas Carol gathering on 11 December 2026 - a Malayalee tradition of songs, prayer, fellowship, and Christmas joy shared as one family.

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News & announcements.

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"I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord."

Psalm 122 · 1
— Lift Your Heart in Prayer

Request a prayer from the parish.

Submit an intention and our clergy will remember you and your loved ones at the Holy Qurbana and at evening prayer. You may keep your request private - known only to the priests - or share it with the parish prayer list.

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All intentions are held in confidence by the clergy.

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