St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Chicago

03/30/2026

02/06/2026

Dear Faithful,

With deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing of, Mr.Krubhakaran who departed this life on February 04, 2026 brother in law of our church member Britty.

Funeral will be conducted this weekend back in India.

Please keep the departed soul in your prayers and remember the grieving family during this difficult time. May the Lord grant rest to the soul in the dwelling place of the righteous, where there is neither pain, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but lift everlasting.

On behalf of the St. George parish, we offer the family our heartfelt condolences and ask that we keep them in our thoughts and prayers to help them through this difficult time.

02/04/2026

Dear Faithful,

With deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing of
Pablo Lopez, Son In-Law of our beloved member and Church Secretary Chev. Jaimon Skaria, who entered eternal rest today.

We commend his soul to the loving mercy of God and ask you to keep Ancy Skaria wife of Pablo and the bereaved family in your prayers during this time of loss.

Pablo faced his journey with remarkable courage, grace, and resilience, inspiring all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Prayers and condolences.

*Memorial Service*
Wednesday February 4th, 2026 at 7pm CST
St. George JSO Zoom Meeting
- Evening Prayer
- Memorial Prayer Service

*Funeral Arrangements*
Saturday February 7th, 2026
Private Ceremony with immediate family in New York

On behalf of the St. George parish, we offer the family our heartfelt condolences and ask that we keep them in our thoughts and prayers to help them through this difficult time.

01/14/2026

Dear Faithful,

With deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing of *K J Jacob (Achenkunj) (76), brother in law of our beloved Jolly Kochamma*. He entered eternal rest yesterday in Texas.

Further details regarding the Funeral service will be shared later.

Please keep the departed soul in your prayers and remember the grieving family during this difficult time. May the Lord grant rest to the soul in the dwelling place of the righteous, where there is neither pain, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but lift everlasting.

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Achan, Kochamma and Family.

01/02/2026

Rev. Fr. Mathew Karuthalackal elevated to the Rank of Corepiscopos

United States of America: Rev. Fr. Mathew Karuthalackal, Vicar of St. Simon’s Church, Minnesota, and Associate Vicar of St. George JSO Church, Chicago, has been elevated to the rank of Corepiscopos. The elevation was granted by the order of His Holiness Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch, and the sacred services were held on December 27, 2025, at St. George JSO Church, Chicago. The ceremony was conducted by Archbishop of North American Diocese Mor Titus Yeldho.

The newly ordained Corepiscopo is a parishioner of Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Church, Njaliyakuzhi of the Kottayam Diocese. He began his ecclesiastical service as a Deacon in 1980 by Late His Beatitude Baselios Paulose II Catholicos, later serving as the secretary of Catholicos for two years. He was ordained priest in 1986 for the Kottayam Diocese during the episcopacy of Late Mor Gregorios Geevarghese Metropolitan.

He was honored with the St. Aphrem Medal and Certificate by Late His Holiness Patriarch Zakka Iwas I in recognition of his dedicated service to the Church.

Throughout his priestly ministry, V. Rev. Fr. Mathew Karuthalackal Corepiscopo has faithfully served in several parishes, including Nalunnakkal St. Adai, Pallam St. Ignatius, Ponkunnam St. Thomas, Olassa St. John, Ullayam St. George Churches in Kerala, India. He has also rendered valuable service in various leadership roles, such as Member of the Diocesan Council, Vice President of the Akhila Malankara Youth Association, Vice President of St. Paul’s Fellowship, Parish Mission Regional Vice President, Secretary of the Vakathanam Convention, and Member of the North American Archdiocesan Council.

Serving in the North American Archdiocese since 1994, he has ministered with distinction and dedication, including a long tenure as Vicar of St. George JSO Church and St. Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church, Chicago.

12/26/2025

By Gods abundant grace and mercy, we are blessed to announce that our Archbishop, His Eminence Mor Titus Yeldho will be elevating our beloved Rev. Fr. Mathew Varghese Karuthalackal to the rank of Corepiscopos! May the intercession of St. George and all the saints be upon Achan as he prepares for this next step in his ministry. Amen.

See below for live steam link.

https://www.youtube.com/live/UHHRj2X1GXk?si=XhQx3wo9uFM3RpFk

12/19/2025

Dear Faithful,

With deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing of
Accamma Joseph (71), elder sister of our beloved Kochamma (Mariamma Karuthalackal).

Please keep the departed soul in your prayers and remember the grieving family during this difficult time.

Our heartfelt condolences to Achan, Kochamma and Family.

https://www.youtube.com/live/KRpPPUz5vlw?si=yW7xH18mGqiGBOi8

11/02/2025

Dear Faithful,

With deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing of renowned Botanist and Kerala Sahithya Academy Award Winner, *Chev & Commander Dr. C. A. Ninan (97)*, father of our beloved member Dr. Andrew C Ninan. He passed away in Kerala .

With faith in Christ and hope in the resurrection, the funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Church, Puthenchandha on Tuesday November 4 at 3:00PM.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to *Dr. Andrew C Ninan and family.*

Please keep the departed soul in your prayers and remember the grieving family during this difficult time.