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

14/06/2026

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 ✨

05/04/2026

He is risen… indeed, He is risen! ✨
From the silence of the tomb, hope has risen;
From the darkness, light has broken forth.
Death has been conquered, and life eternal is revealed —
“For He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” (Matthew 28:6)
With hearts filled with joy and thanksgiving, the Easter service was prayerfully celebrated at St John the Baptist Indian Orthodox Church, Stoke-on-Trent, led by Rev. Fr. Happy Jacob.
May the risen Christ fill our lives with peace, renew our faith, and guide us in His everlasting light.

03/04/2026

✝️ Good Friday Reflections ✝️
From dawn to dusk, in sacred silence,
we walked the path of the Cross—
each prayer a step,
each hymn a tear,
each moment a remembrance of His sacrifice.
In the holy tradition of the Malankara Sabha,
we offered symbol and soul together,
reliving the Passion of Christ
through the depth of our prayers.
At St. John the Baptist Indian Orthodox Church, Stoke-on-Trent,
the faithful gathered as one body,
bearing the weight of the Cross in devotion and faith.
Rev. Fr. Happy Jacob led the solemn service,
guiding us through the hours of suffering and grace,
reminding us that through the Cross
comes redemption and eternal hope.
🕯️ In stillness we stood,
🙏 in prayer we knelt,
❤️ in His sacrifice, we found life.
May the spirit of Good Friday
renew our hearts in humility,
strengthen our faith,
and lead us closer to His divine love.
✝️ SJBIOC, Stoke-on-Trent

03/04/2026

A prayerful glimpse from the Good Friday service – 1st Pradhakshanam at St John the Baptist Indian Orthodox Church, Stoke-on-Trent.

02/04/2026

Dear all,

With God’s grace, we have successfully completed the donation of all the food collected during the Great Lent.

Thank you for the love, generosity, and support shown by everyone—it truly made a meaningful difference to those in need.

As the need continues, I kindly encourage all of us to keep up the same spirit of *Donating* and a *Enthusiasm* in supporting this cause. Together, we can continue to make a positive impact.

Thank you all for your prayers, contributions, and continued support. 😊
St John the Baptist IOC