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St. James Syriac Orthodox Church
St. James Syriac Orthodox Church
We warmly welcome you to St. James Syriac Orthodox Church, the Jacobite parish serving the faithful in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Established on June 23, 2024, our church provides a sacred space for worship, community, and spiritual growth.
The Holy Qurbono (Divine Liturgy) is typically conducted bilingually, incorporating both Malayalam and Syriac in hymns and prayers. Malayalam is the mother tongue for many of our members from Kerala, India, while Syriac, an ancient liturgical language, connects us to the roots of early Christian worship in the Middle East.
We hope this website serves as a valuable resource for you to learn more about our Church, its mission, and its ministries. Whether you are a longtime member or a newcomer, we invite you to explore our webpage, engage with our activities, and join us in our journey of faith and fellowship.
Thank you for visiting, and may God’s abundant blessings be upon you and your loved ones.
Our Hierarchy
Our Hierarchy
H.H. Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II
H.H. Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II
His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, born on 3 May 1965, serves as the 123rd Patriarch of the See of Antioch & All the East, and holding the esteemed position of Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church. He is a distinguished author who made significant contributions to the growth of Syrian Christianity in America and actively worked for the welfare of youth
H.B. Mor Baselios Thomas I
H.B. Mor Baselios Thomas I
His Beatitude Baselios Thomas I, born on 22 July 1929, serves as the Catholicos/Maphrian, the Head of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, which is the Syriac Orthodox Church in India. His Beatitude is known as "Yakob Burdana of Malankara" in recognition of his significant contributions to the growth and development of Syriac Christianity in the Malankara region of India.
H.E. Mor Titus Yeldho
H.E. Mor Titus Yeldho
Mor Titus Yeldho (born 22 July 1970) is the current Archbishop of the Malankara Archdiocese of the Syriac Orthodox Church in North America. He is the fourth archbishop of the Malankara Archdiocese in North America. His Eminence is the only prelate from Malankara to receive five ordinations (Sub-deacon, Full Deacon, Ramban, Priest & Metropolitan) from the Supreme Head of our Church.
Latest News
Latest News
H.B. Catholicos Mor Baselios Thomas I went to Heaven
H.B. Catholicos Mor Baselios Thomas I went to Heaven
It is with a heavy heart, inform you of the passing of our beloved Catholicos, Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I, who left us this morning. Please keep our Bava’s soul in your prayers. May the soul praise and worship God unceasingly with angels. After months of treatment for age-related illnesses, Bava entered eternal rest on 31 October 2024, at the age of 95.
It is with a heavy heart, inform you of the passing of our beloved Catholicos, Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I, who left us this morning. Please keep our Bava’s soul in your prayers. May the soul praise and worship God unceasingly with angels. After months of treatment for age-related illnesses, Bava entered eternal rest on 31 October 2024, at the age of 95.
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Where We’re Located?
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