Welcome to St. Mary's Orthodox Church, British Columbia, Canada.
For now you can contact us by phone or facebook
https://www.facebook.com/stmarysmoc
Fr. Dr. Paul T Varghese : +1 (780) 908-8657
Santhosh Koruth : +1 (604) 720-2544
Jose Varghese : +1 (250) 692 9335
Our Church is based on St Mary.
The Concept of St. Mary in the Malankara Orthodox Church
Among all the saints of the Church, St. Mary occupies a preeminent position. This prominence is the consequence of her role as the Mother of God (Theotokos), a title that was underscored by the Ecumenical Council of Ephesus (A.D. 431) and firmly establishing it in the spirituality of the Church. St. Mary thus appears not only as the person who was favoured to bear the Son of God, but because of her acquiescence to God’s offer, she represents the pinnacle of synergy, the process by which human beings cooperate with God for the advancement of the salvific plan. Thus, she represents the reversal of the fatal fall of Eve in the Garden of Eden, and so is also given the designation “the second Eve.” The concept and role of St. Mary in the Malankara Orthodox Church can be appreciated only in the connection with its Christology and ecclesiology.
Vicar's Message
Dear Parish Members and Community Members of St. Mary's Malankara Orthodox Church, BC, Vancouver.
I pray this note finds you all in good health and spirits. I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for your continued support and dedication to our church.
As we move forward, I want to assure you all that our church is here to support you in any way possible. Whether it is through virtual services, online resources, or phone calls and messages of encouragement, we are committed to helping our community stay connected and supported.
Finally, I would like to remind you all that our doors are always open, and we welcome you to join us for our in-person services. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance or support. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Yours in Christ, Fr. Dr. Paul T Varghese
Our Spiritual services
Our church is in the beginning stage and we slowly starting to arrange all the general associations.