St. Thomas' Indian Orthodox Church London Hemel Hempstead

St. Thomas' Indian Orthodox Church London Hemel Hempstead A Parish of the UK-Europe & Africa Diocese of the Indian (Malankara) Orthodox Church We belong to the Pan Orthodox Communion.

The Indian Orthodox Church also known as the Malankara Orthodox Church is a Church founded by St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, who came to India in A.D. 52 and established Christian communities in various parts of India. History and tradition confirm that he even ordained a few people to the ecclesiastical authority and established the Apostolate in India. The Malankara Orth

odox Church, is part of the Oriental Orthodox family of Churches, and is in communion with the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, the Eritrean Orthodox Church and the Syriac Orthodox Church. Nevertheless, no one is barred from worshipping along with us if they are sympathetic to our faith and practices. Our Church is a member of various national and international ecumenical bodies like National Christian Council of India and World Council of Churches and also member of joint committees and commissions with the Catholic and Lutheran Federations. Members of our church had been presidents and moderators of both NCCI and WCC.

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Join us next week!
07/06/2026

Join us next week!

Biriyani Fest!

Join us on Sunday, 14 June after Holy Qurbana for a delicious fundraiser led by MMVS Hemel.

Enjoy mouth‑watering Chicken, Mutton, Beef & Jackfruit Biriyanis, all pre‑packed for takeaway with exciting combo offers!

Your participation supports our parish initiatives and celebrates the joy of community togetherness 💛

Let’s share a meal, spread love, and make a difference — one biriyani box at a time.

OCYM Office Bearers 2026-2027 💫A warm welcome to our new OCYM office bearers as they begin their journey of service for ...
02/06/2026

OCYM Office Bearers 2026-2027 💫

A warm welcome to our new OCYM office bearers as they begin their journey of service for the year ahead. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing team whose dedication and spirit have strengthened our community.

As we enter this new term, we embrace fresh energy, new ideas, and a renewed commitment to grow together in faith, fellowship, and purpose. Here’s to a year filled with inspiration, unity, and meaningful moments for our OCYM family.

Champions of SMASH 2026!St. Thomas IOC London, Hemel Hempstead brings home the glory at the Diocesan Level Badminton Tou...
31/05/2026

Champions of SMASH 2026!

St. Thomas IOC London, Hemel Hempstead brings home the glory at the Diocesan Level Badminton Tournament!

Grateful to St. Luke’s IOC, Chelmsford for hosting such a fantastic event and for the warm hospitality.
Proud moment for our team and our community ✨

Feast of PentecostThe Holy Qurbana was led by Fr. Mobin Varghese along with Fr. Mathews Kuriakose, as we commemorated th...
24/05/2026

Feast of Pentecost

The Holy Qurbana was led by Fr. Mobin Varghese along with Fr. Mathews Kuriakose, as we commemorated the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

"And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." — Acts 2:4

We also celebrated Mobin Achen's birthday today! We are so grateful for his presence and leadership, and we pray for God's abundant blessings on his life and ministry.

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We shared another moment of pride as we celebrated our incredible MMVS exam achievers!

A big congratulations to everyone for their hard work and dedication.

Your dedication to studying the Word and growing in spiritual wisdom shines brightly in our parish. We pray that the knowledge you have gained continues to enrich your life and inspire those around you. 🌟🕊️

Well Done MMVS Hemel you have made us proud!
23/05/2026

Well Done MMVS Hemel you have made us proud!

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Worship At St. Agnell's Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP27AY

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9am - 2pm

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