Church Rededication – August 29th, 30th & 31st 2025 - Smiocbristol

Church Rededication – August 29th, 30th & 31st 2025

Event Details

31.08.2025

07:45-15:00

St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church

1B Bank Rd, Pilning, Bristol BS35 4JG

We are delighted to invite you to the Rededication of our Church, a sacred and joyful three-day celebration from Friday, August 29th to Sunday, August 31st, 2025.

This event marks a significant milestone in our parish’s journey, following the extensive renovation and extension of our church. With heartfelt gratitude, we remember the laying of the foundation stone by H.G. Abraham Mar Stephanos Metropolitan on April 7th, 2024. Since then, the church has been beautifully renewed—now featuring a new altar, a traditional Kodimaram, and Kalkurishu, all built in keeping with Kerala Orthodox customs.

Church Rededication Celebration

August 29 – 31, 2025

Friday, August 29 – Opening Day

18:30 – Evening Prayer
19:15 – Convention Songs by Church Choir
19:30Convention Speech by Rev. Dr. M. P. George Cor-Episcopa
(Professor, Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam; Former Director, Sruthi School of Music)
20:30 – Benediction & Refreshments

Saturday, August 30 – Youth & Family Day

Morning
09:30 – Morning Prayer & Youth Choir Song Session
10:30Youth Session with Rev. Fr. Dr. Anish John (Vicar, Holy Trinity, Cork, Ireland)
12:30 – Noon Prayer & Refreshments
Evening
18:00 – Reception of H.G. Zachariah Mar Severios (Metropolitan of Idukki Diocese)
18:15 – Evening Prayer, Blessings & Dedication of Stone Cross
19:30 – Convention Songs by Youth Choir
19:45Convention Speech by H.G. Zachariah Mar Severios
20:45 – Benediction & Refreshments

Sunday, August 31 – Rededication Day

07:45 – Reception of H.G. Abraham Mar Stephanos & H.G. Zachariah Mar Severios
09:00Rededication Service & Holy Qurbana
Led by H.G. Abraham Mar Stephanos (Metropolitan of UK, Europe & Africa Diocese)
In the presence of H.G. Zachariah Mar Severios
11:45 – Church Perunnal Rasa with Muthukuda & Chenda Melam
12:00 – Dhoopa Prarthana at Kurishin Thotti
12:15 – Slihika Vazhvu & Kaimuthu
12:30 – Sneha Virunnu (Fellowship Lunch)
13:30 – Public Meeting

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