Priest's Message

Beloved in Christ,

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Welcome to the website of St. George Indian Orthodox Church, Melbourne.

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"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (St. Matthew 18:20)

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Out of His boundless love, God created the universe and all humanity in His image. Through His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, He revealed that love in its fullness: in His life, His teaching, His death on the Cross and His glorious Resurrection. Christ calls each of us to turn from our own ways, to love one another as brothers and sisters, and to walk in the new life He offers. In Him we find forgiveness, healing, hope and salvation.

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Our parish takes its name from St. George, the Great Martyr, who stood firm in his faith even unto death. His courage reminds us to remain steadfast in Christ amid the challenges of our daily lives, and his intercession strengthens our community as we grow together in faith.

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We are a parish under the Diocese of Asia Pacific of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, and our Diocesan Metropolitan is His Grace Dr. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros, who also serves as the founding Vicar of our parish. The Malankara Orthodox Church is an ancient Apostolic Church, established in Kerala, India, in A.D. 52 by St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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St. George Indian Orthodox Church was born from the prayerful desire of the faithful in Melbourne's northern suburbs to worship closer to their homes. By the order of the Diocesan Metropolitan, the parish was formally established on 1st April 2025, and our first Holy Qurbana was celebrated on 27th April 2025 at Craigieburn, attended by around 400 faithful from across Victoria. We give thanks to God for this blessed beginning and for every family that has made this parish their spiritual home.

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We hope this website will help you stay connected with the life of our parish, learn more about the Orthodox faith, and discover the rich traditions of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Whether you are a parishioner, a visitor or simply curious, you are warmly welcome among us.

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May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the intercession of St. George be with you always.

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With Prayers,
Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Pathrose
Parish Priest in-Charge, St. George IOC Melbourne