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HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR PARISH HISTORY Last Updated: 28/04/09  

1971

 January-09

 Formation of Mar Thoma Prayer Group

 September-09

 Formation of Abu Dhabi Marthoma parish during the visit of Rt. Rev. Dr. Alexander    Mar Theophilos Episcopa & appointment of Rev. K.S Varghese as visiting vicar from  Bahrain

1972

 April

 Formation of Sevika Sangham

 June

 Arrival of Rev. M.M Thomas as the new Vicar

 December

 First house-to-house christmas carol singing

1973

 November-09

 First Fete and Sale by Sevika Sangham

 December-09

 Condolence meeting on the passing away of Rt. Rev. Mathews Mar Athanasius  Episcopa

 December

 First Christmas Carol Service and celebration

1974

 February

 First Annual Convention, with Vayalathala Avarachen Upadesi as speaker

 March

 Visit of Rt. Rev Dr. Alexander Mar Theophilos Episcopa

1975

 April

 Formation of Sunday School

 April-09

 Farewell to Vicar Rev. M.M Thomas

 May

 Arrival of Rev. K.M Abraham as the new Vicar

 October

 Formation of Prayer Groups

1976

 August-09

 Harvest Festival held at St.Joseph's Centre

 September-09

 Parish Day Celebration

 October-09

 Condolence meeting on the passing away of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Yuhanon Mar  Thoma Metropolitan

1977

 May

 Special Convention with Kuttaooan Upadesi as the speaker

 August

 Visit of Rt. Rev. Philipose Mar Chrysostam Episcopa, Diocesan Bishop

1978

 May-09

 Farewell to Vicar Rev. M.M Abraham

 June-09

 Rev. MI Alexander assumed duty as the new Vicar

 July-09

 Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Marthoma  Metropolitan

 October-09

 First Christian Family Sunday and Family Week observed

1979

 March

 Formation of Edavaka Mission Prayer Fellowship

 April 23-May 4

 First Bible School conducted

 December 4-5

 Gulf Area Mar Thoma Clergy Conference held

1980

 April-09

 Inauguration of Malabar Mission Complex Fund by Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Irenaeus  Episcopa

 May

 Formation of Al Ain Mar Thoma Chapel

 July-09

 First English Holy Communion Service held

1981

 May-09

 Farewell to Vicar Rev. M.I Alexander

 May-09

 Arrival of Rev. P.D Mammen as the new Vicar

 September-09

 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Parish with His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander  Mar Thoma Metropolitan as Chief Guest

1982

 

 Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan

 

 Foundation stone of the new Church Complex laid by Rt. Rev. Stuard Blanch,   Archbishop of York, Inscription in foundation jointly signed by our Vicar Rev.P.D   Mammen

1983

 September-09

 Dedication of New Parsonage by Rt. Rev. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Suffragan  Metropolitan

 December-09

 Vicar moved to new parsonage in the Church Complex

1984

 January-09

 Inauguration of the St. Andrews Church by combined service. First Holy Communion  in the new Church administered by our Vicar Rev. P.D Mammen

 April-09

 Farewell to Vicar Rev. P.D Mammen

 May-09

 Arrival of Rev. P.T Thomas as the new Vicar

 August

 Reorganization and formation of 13 Prayer Groups during the visit of Rt. Rev Easow  Mar Timotheos Episcopa, Diocesan Bishop

 November-09

 Condolence meeting to mourn the death of Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi

 November-09

 The new St. Andrews Church Complex officially dedicated and consecrated by Rt.  Rev. Harry Moore, Anglican Bishop in Cyprus and the Gulf

 December-09

 Condolence meeting on the passing away of Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Athanasius  Suffragan Metropolitan

1985

 

 Al Ain Chapel elevated to the status of Parish

 August 31- Sept 9

 Visit of Rt. Rev. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Suffragan Metropolitan, Diocesan Bishop

1986

 September 20-24

 Annual Convention with Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Philipose Mar Chrysostom  Suffragan Metropolitan, as the speaker

1987

 April-09

 Farewell to Vicar Rev. P.T Thomas

 May-09

 Arrival of Rev. Ninan Varghese as the new Vicar

1988-1989

 April

 Condolence meeting on the passing away of Rt. Rev. Easow Mar Timotheos Episcopa

 December-09

 UAE Centre Parish retreat led by Rev. Dr. T.J Thomas, Director, TMA Counseling  Centre, Kottayam

1989-1990

 December-09

 Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan

1990-1991

 April-09

 Arrival of Rev. Thomas Philip as the new Vicar

 April-09

 Farewell to Vicar Rev. Ninan Varghese and Reception to new Vicar Rev. Thomas Philip

  

 Parish Members' Directory published

 

 Formation of Mussafah Prayer Group

1991-1992

 April

 First Teenager's camp inaugurated by Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios   Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church

 June-09

 First Social Sunday School observed

 August-09

 Liturgy Class by Rev. K.V John, Vicar Dubai Mar Thoma Parish

 October 3-6

 20th Anniversary Celebrations- Final Day Program on October 6. With Rt. Rev. Dr.  Zacharias Mar Theophilos Episcopa as the Chief Guest

1992-1993

 December-09

 Commencement of the construction of Parish Hall blessed by Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim  Mar Coorilos Episcopa

 March-09

 Inauguration of the Parish Hall by Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilos Episcopa

1993-1994

 April-09

 Arrival of Rev. George Varghese as the new Vicar

 April-09

 Farewell to Vicar Rev. Thomas Philip and reception to the new Vicar Rev. George  Varghese

 May-09

 "Take-Over" of the Parish Hall from the Contractor

 July-09

 Social gathering of our ex-members and Ex-Vicars at Charalkunnu

 December-09

 Parish Retreat with Rev. K. K Abraham (Vicar Kuwait Mar Thoma Parish) as the Chief   Guest and Rev. Fr. Kurian Daniel (Professor of Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta)  as the Main Speaker

1994-1995

 September-09

 Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan

 March-09

 Reception to H.E Mr. M.P.M Menon, Indian Ambassador to UAE

1995-1996

 September-09

 Inauguration of the Silver Jubilee Celebration by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Irenaeus  Episcopa, and presided by Rt.Rev.Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa,  Diocesan Bishop

1996-1997

 April-09

 Arrival of Rev. P.M Thomas as the new Vicar

 April-09

 Farewell to Vicar Rev. George Varghese and reception to new Vicar Rev. P.M Thomas

 November-09

 Dedication of newly constructed room in the parsonage by His Grace Most Rev. Dr.  Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan

 November-09

 Silver Jubilee Valedictory Function presided by Metropolitan Most Rev. Dr. Alexander  Mar Thoma in the presence of our Diocesan Episcopa Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar   Theodosius Episcopa and Mr.P.J Joseph (Hon. Minister of Education & Public Works,  Kerala ) and release of Jubilee Souvenir

 January-09

 Formation of Khalidia, Tourist Club-1 & Zayani Prayer Groups

 March-09

 Formation of Central Hospital & Madeena Zayed Prayer Groups, Parish Directory  published

1997-1998

 April-09

 Farewell to the Ven. Archdeacon Michael Mansbridge of the Anglican Church

 August

 Formation of Tourist Club-2 Prayer Group

 March

 Formation of Khalifa Street Prayer Group

1998-1999

 December-09

 Formation of Hamdan Street Prayer Group

1999-2000

 April-09

 Arrival of Rev. Mammen Samuel as the new Vicar

 May-09

 Reception meeting for the new Vicar Rev. Mammen Samuel

 May-09

 Farewell meeting for the outgoing Vicar Rev. P.M Thomas

 

 Formation of Mussafah-2 Prayer Group

 January-09

 Millennium Family Get-together

2000-2001

 September-09

 Sunday School Silver Jubilee Inauguration

 September-09

 Blessing of the Stone for the Parsonage Complex

 October-09

 Inauguration of Construction of Parsonage Complex Extension

2001-2002

 May-09

 Dedication of Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan Memorial Parsonage  Complex by Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Issac Mar Philoxinos Episcopa

 

 550 members of Abu Dhabi Parish attended the dedication ceremony of Dubai Mar  Thoma Church Complex

2002-2003

 February-09

 Launched members family welfare scheme

 

 Obtained registration for our church and signing authority for vicar from concerned   Government Authorities

 April-09

 Farewell meeting for Rev. Mammen Samuel and family

 

 An agreement was concluded between Mar Thoma Church and St. Andrews Church   Council for the usage of St. Andrews premises

 June-09

 Arrival of Rev. C. Yohannan as Vicar

 November-09

 Formation of Senior Citizen Forum

 

 Formation of Passport Road and Electra Prayer Groups

2003-2004

 June-09

 Grand Reception to His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma  Metropolitan on the occasion of completion of 50 years of His glorious services as  Bishop

 October-09

 Appointment of Al Ain Vicar as Asst.Vicar to Abu Dhabi MTC

 March-09

 Allotment of land for construction of Church by Abu Dhabi Government

2004-2005

 May-09

 Church Construction Fund inauguration

 July-09

 Award of Consultancy Contract to M/s. Crang & Boake

 July-09

 Family Get-together at Charel Mount

 October-09

 Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the new Church Complex

 January-09

 Bid documents issued to contractors

 March

 Publication of updated Parish Directory

2005-2006

 May

 Arrival of Rev. John Mathew as the New Vicar and Farewell to Rev. C. Yohannan and  Family

 June-09

 Building Contract signed with M/s. Larson and Toubro (L&T)

 July-09

 Kudumba Sangamam (Homeland Fellowship) at Navajeevodayam Centre, Tiruvalla

 September-09

 Parish Day Celebrations with Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar  Theodosius as Chief Guest

 November-09

 Metropolitan's Visit to the Church Construction Site

 December-09

 Reception to His Holiness Moran Mar Baselius Mar Thoma Didymos I

 January-09

 Reception to our newly ordained Bishop Rt. Rev Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos

 March-09

 Consecration of the newly Constructed Church at Mussafah blessed by Metropolitan  His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom and co-celebrated by Rt. Rev. Dr.  Joseph Mar Irenaus suffragan Metropolitan and Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr.  Geevarghese Mar Theodosius

 

 Felicitation Meeting inaugurated by H.E Sh. Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Hon.  Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Government of UAE

 March-09

 First Holy Communion Service celebrated at the newly constructed Church

2006-2007

 May

 Farewell to Rev. K. C Abraham and Family

 July-09

 Homeland Fellowship at Santhi Nikethan Nilayam, Tiruvalla

 October-09

 35th Parish Day Celebrations

 October 7-14

 Holy Land visit with the Diocesan Episcopa

 November-09

 Church Organ Dedication Service

 February-09

 Formation of Building Committee for the construction of Mussafah Church Complex  Phase II

2007-2008

 August-09

 Sneha sangamanat St.Johns Cathedral Hall Tiruvalla

 September-09

 36th Parish Day Celebrations and Blessing of the Foundation Stone of Mussafah  Church Complex Phase II by the Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar   Theodosius

 Sep 29- Oct 6

 Holy Land Visit led by Asst.Vicar Rev. K. M Johnson

 November-09

 Valiya Metropolitan's Navathy Felicitation meeting inaugurated by Adv. Mathew T.   Thomas, Hon. Minister of Transports, Govt. of Kerala.

 

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