St John The Baptist Indian Orthodox Church ,Stoke on Trent,UK

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29/08/2026

St John The Baptist pray for us

02/08/2026

St John The Baptist IOC, Stoke-on-Trent
On 27 June 2026, our church was blessed to host the North Zone Talent Event, welcoming children, parents, teachers, and parish members from churches across the North Zone.
With the grace of God and the wholehearted dedication of our volunteers, our church family worked tirelessly to ensure the event was organised smoothly and became a memorable success.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who guided, supported, and cooperated with us throughout the planning and ex*****on of the programme. Your encouragement and commitment made this event truly special.
We are delighted to share a few cherished moments from this wonderful day. Thank you all for being part of this beautiful journey. May God bless you abundantly!

28/06/2026

🎉 PROUD MOMENT FOR ST JOHN THE BAPTIST IOC, STOKE-ON-TRENT! 🎉
With hearts full of gratitude and pride, we are delighted to share another wonderful milestone for our church family.
🏆 Overall Second Place – 2026 Zonal Talent Event 🏆
For the second consecutive year, St John the Baptist IOC, Stoke-on-Trent has secured Overall Second Place. Last year we narrowly missed first place by just 3 points, and this year the gap was even closer—only 2 points!
This achievement is a true reflection of the incredible talent, dedication, hard work, and commitment of our children, along with the unwavering support of our parents, teachers, clergy, and volunteers.
👏 A huge congratulations to every participant. Whether you won a prize or not, you represented our church with confidence, grace, and enthusiasm. We are proud of each and every one of you.
🌟 Special Congratulations to Our Prize Winners
Sub Junior
🥈 Solo Song – Serah T***y (2nd Prize)
🥉 Elocution – Alexis Ajith Abraham (3rd Prize)
🥉 Group Song – Aimy, Serah, Catherine, Alexis & Joash (3rd Prize)
Junior
🥉 Solo Song – Esther Maryam Rahul (3rd Prize)
🥇 Elocution – Joanne Joseph (1st Prize)
🥈 Elocution – Jiyan George Varghese (2nd Prize)
🥈 Group Song – Athen, Jiyan, Stephan, Sephania & Haniel (2nd Prize)
🥉 Group Song – Joanna, Joanne, Esther Shebi & Yuvana (3rd Prize)
Intermediate
🥇 Solo Song – Johan T***y (1st Prize)
🥇 Elocution – Johan T***y (1st Prize)
🥉 Elocution – Christel Ann Ajith (3rd Prize)
🥇 Quiz – Johan T***y & Christel Ann Ajith (1st Prize)
Senior
🥇 Solo Song – Johan George Varghese (1st Prize)
🥇 Quiz – Meekah Maman & Johan George Varghese (1st Prize)
⭐ Overall Score: 44 Points
🥈 Overall Position: Second Place (just 2 points behind first place!)
A heartfelt thank you to all our parents, teachers, Sunday School staff, clergy, volunteers, and well-wishers for your prayers, encouragement, and tireless support. Your dedication has played a vital role in this success.
Above all, we thank Almighty God for His abundant blessings and guidance throughout this journey.
❤️ Congratulations once again to all our talented children!
SJBIOC – Stoke-on-Trent

11/06/2026

🌹 Happy Birthday to H.G. Abraham Mar Stephanos Metropolitan 🌹

With grateful hearts, the Stoke-on-Trent St. John The Baptist IOC Family wishes Your Grace a blessed and joyful birthday.

May our Lord continue to grant you wisdom, strength, good health, and abundant grace as you lead His flock in faith and love.

🎂 Many Happy Returns of the Day! 🎂

12/05/2026

🌸 Happy Nurses Day 🌸
Today, we honor and celebrate all the dedicated nurses for their compassion, care, and selfless service to humanity. Your kindness, strength, and commitment make a difference in countless lives every single day.
May God bless you abundantly for the healing hands and loving hearts you share with the world.
With heartfelt gratitude and prayers,
St. John The Baptist Indian Orthodox Church, Stoke-on-Trent ✨