Sacrament
Holy Baptism
Reception into the Body of Christ. Infants of parishioners are baptised within the Sunday Qurbana. Adult baptisms are preceded by a year of catechumenate.
4 weeks notice
— The Heart of Our Worship
The Holy Qurbana.
The Holy Qurbana — the Liturgy of St. James, the brother of the Lord — is the oldest continuously celebrated Eucharistic rite in Christendom. At our parish it is offered every Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, in Malayalam, Syriac, and English.
The service runs about two hours. It is sung throughout. Visitors are warmly welcome to attend, sit anywhere, follow along, and remain for tea afterward. The Holy Mysteries themselves are received by baptised Orthodox Christians; others are invited to come forward for a blessing.
- ◆ Prosphora (offering bread) is prepared before the service by the faithful.
- ◆ Modest dress is requested out of reverence for the sanctuary.
- ◆ Children are welcome throughout; a quiet space is available if needed.
— Outward signs of inward grace
The Seven Sacraments.
For sacramental enquiries — baptism, marriage, confession, or anointing — please contact the Vicar.
Sacrament
Chrismation
Sealing with the Holy Spirit, administered immediately following Baptism. The forehead, eyes, ears, nose, lips, hands and feet are anointed with holy Myron.
Within Baptism
Sacrament
Holy Eucharist
The Body and Blood of Christ offered at every Qurbana for the forgiveness of sins and life eternal.
Every Sunday · 8 AM
Sacrament
Holy Confession
Sacramental reconciliation heard by the Vicar. The Lenten general confession is offered before Pascha.
By appointment
Sacrament
Holy Matrimony
The crowning of a man and a woman in Christ. Pre-marital preparation runs for 6–8 sessions; banns are read for three Sundays.
6 months notice
Sacrament
Holy Orders
Ordination of bishops, priests and deacons — administered by the diocesan Metropolitan. The parish supports several seminarians.
By the Metropolitan
Sacrament
Anointing of the Sick
Healing grace for the seriously ill, the dying, and those preparing for surgery. The Vicar is available for home and hospital visits at any hour.
On request · any hour
Sacrament
Funerals & Memorials
Funerals at the church, followed by the rites of burial. Memorial Qurbana on the 1st Saturday of each month for the departed of the parish.
By appointment
— Weekly Schedule
When we gather.
For the full annual cycle — feasts, fasts, and special services — consult the liturgical calendar.
| Day | Service | Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord's Day | Holy Qurbana | 8:00 AM |
| The Lord's Day | Sunday School | 10:30 AM |
| The Lord's Day | Catechism (Adults) | 5:00 PM |
| Mid-week Prayer | Sandhya Namaskaram | 7:00 PM |
| During the Great Lent | Way of the Cross | 6:30 PM |
| During the Great Lent | Pre-sanctified Liturgy | 7:30 PM |
| First of the Month | Memorial Qurbana | 9:00 AM |
| First of the Month | Choir Practice | 4:00 PM |