Latest News: 30th November, 2025 - VIII Paulos Mar Gregorios Award, 2025 16th December, 2025 - Silver Bells 2025
Delhi Orthodox Diocese – Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church
Delhi Orthodox Diocese – Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church
Delhi Orthodox Diocese – Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church

30th November, 2025 – VIII Paulos Mar Gregorios Award, 2025

It has been the privilege of the Diocese of Delhi to hold the prestigious Award Ceremony in memory
of its first Metropolitan HG Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios. The VIII Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios Award this
year is being presented to Dr. Tessy Thomas, the ‘Missile Woman of India’ on Sunday, 30th November
2025 at the Tyagaraja Stadium, New Delhi.

As in the past years, the Award has been a matter of pride and mark of our unity and identity in the
National Capital Territory of Delhi. As in the previous years, the Sophia Society, the philanthropic
wing of the Diocese of Delhi, will be hosting the event. I would urge every member to uphold the
Award and all the arrangements therein, so that all our humble initiatives will be for the greater glory
of our Lord and for Church.

16th December, 2025 – Silver Bells 2025

Silver Bells 2025 – A joyous joint Christmas Carol celebration by the Diocese of Delhi, spreading festive cheer and blessings this December.

The Diocese of Delhi cordially invites you to Silver Bells 2025, a splendid joint Christmas Carol event at the Delhi Orthodox Centre on 16th December, 2025. With the blessings of H.G. Dr. Youhanon Mar Demetrios, Diocesan Metropolitan, this evening of festive cheer will feature melodious carols and an inspiring Christmas message by H.G. Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara.

Come, celebrate the season of love, joy, and togetherness as we embrace the true spirit of Christmas. 🎄✨

Stay Blessed & Stay Connected ✨

Annual Diocesan General Assembly 2025

The Annual Diocesan General Assembly of the Diocese of Delhi will meet on Thursday, 24th July 2025 at 10.00 am at the Delhi Orthodox Centre. All the Priests, the Diocesan Assembly Representatives elected from the various parishes, the Diocesan Council Members, Sabha Managing Committee Members, both elected and nominated, are expected to attend the meeting.

The agenda for the Meeting will be as follows:
1. Prayer
2. Roll Call and Self-Introduction
3. Introductory Address
4. Minutes of the Previous Assembly Meeting
5. Matters Arising
6. Annual Report for the Year 2024-2025
7. Annual Accounts for the Year 2024-2025
8. Budget Proposal for the Year 2025-2026
9. Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025
10. Diocesan Golden Jubilee Celebrations: Inauguration & Programs
11. Any Other Matters Accepted by the Chair
12. Vote of Thanks
13. Prayer and Benediction

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Silver Bells 2024

Silver Bells 2024 – A joyous joint Christmas Carol celebration by the Diocese of Delhi, spreading festive cheer and blessings this December.

The Diocese of Delhi cordially invites you to Silver Bells 2024, a splendid joint Christmas Carol event at the Delhi Orthodox Centre. With the blessings of H.G. Dr. Youhanon Mar Demetrios, Diocesan Metropolitan, this evening of festive cheer will feature melodious carols and an inspiring Christmas message by Rev. Fr. Varghese P. Idichandy.

Come, celebrate the season of love, joy, and togetherness as we embrace the true spirit of Christmas. 🎄✨

Stay Blessed & Stay Connected ✨

31st July, 2024 – 47th Annual Diocesan General Assembly

The 47th Annual Diocesan General Assembly of the Diocese of Delhi will meet on Wednesday, 31st July 2024 at 10.30 am at the Delhi Orthodox Centre. All the Priests, the Diocesan Assembly Representatives elected from the various parishes, the Diocesan Council Members, Sabha Managing Committee Members, both elected and nominated, are expected to attend the meeting.

LOGOS 2023

Sunday School Teachers’ Conference 2023

Diocesan Sunday School Competition 2023

15th October, 2023 – Sunday School Teacher’s Conference

OSSAE OKR (Delhi Diocese) Teachers’ One Day Conference was conducted at St. Stephen’s Orthodox Church, Dilshad Garden on 15th October 2023 immediately after the Holy Qurbana. Rev. Fr. John T Varghese Kulakkada was the Chief Resource person. The theme for the Conference was “Our competence is from God” (2 Corinthians 3:5).
District Inspectors and HM’s from various parishes of the Delhi Diocese were present for the occasion. The Conference was a great success as the teachers were able to receive the precious pearls of wisdom given by Rev. Fr. John T. Varghese, who explained how to be attentive towards the need of the students of our Church and shared his views about how not be a failure, but be a light to the children, who may illumine and bring light to the Church in future.

Metropolitan's Message

Dearly Beloved, "Travelling in Life and Travelling Guidelines" One of the most familiar and appealing similes of life is travel, how our birth points to its starting point and death marking its terminus, but with the anticipation of its ultimate joyful destiny of union with God in heaven. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that…

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