Our Parish History

Dec
26

Christmas Breakfast Fellowship with various Heads of Various Ecumenical Organizations at St.Andrews Hall

2016
Dec
26

Visit of Rt. Rev Gregorious Mar Stephanos Episcopa

2016
Nov
25

Visit of H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi during the Harvest Festival and declaration of Decemeber as the month of tolerance 

2016
Jun
1

Reception to Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa on his first visit to the Parish as our Diocesan Bishop

2016
Mar
19

Farewell meeting to Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa who was transferred to the North America & Europe Diocese from Aprl 2016

2016
Mar
19

Formation of Baniyas Prayer Group

2016
Feb
1

Released a Malayalam devotional music album 'Doutyageethikal' based on the Parish's theme of the year 'Parish as a Mission Field'

2016
Feb
1

Lent mediation book 'Swayathinte Kroosheekaranaml' containing 50 meditations each in Malayalam and English published.

2016
Dec
29

Condolence meeting on the sudden and sad demise of our Suffragan Metropoltam Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilos, who passed away to heavenly abode on 27 Dec. 2015

2015
May
1

Introduced Study Forum for preachers to help them in preaching and to develop their skills by preparation of Sermon notes

2015
Dec
24

Church Accounting Software Database "ePROMIS" inaugurated by Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan

2014
Dec
22

Visit of Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan

2014
Dec
19

Celebrated Episcopal Silver Jubilee of Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa

2014
Jul
1

Life Skills Development program, for children during summer vacation, started for the first time

2014
May
1

Theme of the year 'Reconciliation & renewal' introduced in the Church for the first time for speciall emphasis during the year and to facilitate qualitative change in the life of Church members

2014
Feb
1

Lent mediation book 'Kurishin Nizhalil' containing 50 meditations each in Malayalam and English published under the leadership of the Parish Mission.

2014
Feb
21

Names assigned to Halls. Community Centre Lower hall - Dr. Yuhanon Mar Thoma Hall, Upper Halls - Bethel and Carmel. Library Building Upper Hall - Ebenezer Hall

2014
Oct
4

Dedication & inauguration of the Library building by Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa

Introduced Bulk SMS to members to keep them informed of special events and programmses of the Parish

2013
Jun
14

Reception to Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Gregorios Mar Stephanos on his first visit to our Parish after consecration as Bishop.

Inauguration of the WAYS (We Are at Your Service) programme, which are divercified ministries started in the Church for the first time.(Critical Illness Care Cell, Fellowship of Medical Professionals, Hospital Guidance Service, Entrepreneurs Fellowship, Welcome Group, Legal Advice Wing, Students Counselling Panel, Care & Assistance to Students Abroad, etc.)

2013
Jun
13

Formation of Khalifa City Prayer Group

2013
Jun
8

Formation of Muroor Prayer Group

2013
Jun
1

Formation of Beda Zayed Prayer Group

2013
Dec
21

Visit of His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan 

2012
Nov
20

Consecration of  the Mar Thoma Dialysis Center, at Kumbanad Fellowship Mission Hospital by His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan and inauguration by Prof. P. J. Kurien, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha,. 

2012
Sep
28

Foundation Stone Laying of Library and Refreshment Stall Building by our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos. Conferred the "Best Parish of the Chennai - Bangalore Diocese” award by Diocesan Episcopa for the first time  < 2012

Sep
1

Phase 3 Construction contract for Library & Refreshment Stall building awarded to Seven Scape Contracting 

2012
Jun
15

Rev Dr John Philip Attatharayil’s Priesthood Silver Jubilee Celebration 

2011
Jun
15

Reception to Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios on his first visit to our Parish after consecration as Bishop.

2011
Mar
16

Reception to Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos on his first visit to our Parish after consecration as Bishop.

2012
Mar
9

40th Anniversary Valedictory Function graced by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, presided over by Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, and inaugurated by H. E. Sh. Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. Release of Souvenir by the In 2012

Oct
1

Formation of Shabia Prayer group

2011
Aug
2

Inauguration of the 40th year Charity projects at Thiruvalla - "Financial assistance for Heart surgery" by Mr. K. C. Joseph, Hon. Minister of Rural Development & Planning, Kerala, and "Scholarships for Professional Courses" by R 2011

Jun
24

Inauguration of the 40th Anniversary celebration

2011
May
1

Appointment of first full time resident Assistant Vicar, Rev. Shaji Thomas

2011
Mar
25

Dedication of new Parsonage at Mussafah

2011
Mar
21

Memorandum of Understanding executed with Fellowship Mission Hospital, Kumbanad for the establishment of a Kidney Dialysis Centre

2011
Feb
11

Formation of Youth Forum in Abu Dhabi Mar Thoma Church.

2011
Jan
15

Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan

2011
Aug
8

His Grace Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan’s visit. to Parish.  Celebration of Metropolitan’s 80th birthday

2010
Jun
19

Formation of Mussafah 4 Prayer Group

2010
Dec
11

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

2009
Nov
26

15th Gulf Mar Thoma Youth Conference hosted by the Parish Yuvajana Sakhyam.

2009
Sep
25

38th Parish Day Celebration. Dedication of the Community Centre and Parsonage Complex by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan in presence of Diocesan Episcopa, Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar hiloxenos. Felicitation to His Grace for being eleva 2009

Jan
2

Felicitation to Rev. Roji Mathews Abraham, the first member of the Parish to be ordained as  a Priest of the Mar Thoma Church

2009
Nov
5

Formation of Mussfah 3 Prayer Group

2008
Sep
19

37th Parish Day Celebrations. 109 Parishioners decorated with “Ponnada” for having completed 25 years of meritorious service.

2008
Dec
7

Approval to award Phase II construction work to M/s. Nael Contracting, Abu Dhabi 

2007
Nov
18

His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrisostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan’s Navathy Felicitation Meeting inaugurated by Adv. Mathew T. Thomas, Hon. Minister of Transport, Govt. of Kerala.

2007
Sep
16

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

2007
Feb
25

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

2007
Nov
16

Church Organ Dedication Service

2006
Mar
31

First Holy Communion Service celebrated at the new Church by Metropolitan His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom with Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius .

2006
Mar
30

Consecration of the newly constructed Church at Mussafah blessed by Metropolitan His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom and co-celebrated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Irenaus Suffragon Metropolitan and Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghe 2006

Jan
8

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

2006
Dec
22

Reception to His Holiness Moran Mar Baselius Mar Thoma Didymos-1, newly ordained Catholicos of the Orthodox Syrian Church 

2005
Nov
13

His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Metropolitan visited the Church Construction Site

2005
Jun
21

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

2005
Nov
7

Condolence Meeting to mourn the demise of H. H. Sh. Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi

2004
Oct
1

Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the new Church Complex, celebrated by our Diocesan Episcopa, Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas with Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa.

2004
Jul
7

Award of Church construction Consultancy Contract to M/s Crang & Boake

2004
May
23

Church Construction Fund inauguration

2004
May
9

Approved the master plan to construct the Church complex

2004
Mar
28

Allotment of land for the construction of Church by Abu Dhabi Government.

2004
Jun
19

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

2003
Jun
1

Appointed Vicar of Al Ain Mar Thoma Parish as the Assistant Vicar of our Parish

2003
Feb
16

Members family welfare scheme approved to be launched effective from April 01, 2003

2003
Nov
8

Formation of Senior Citizen's Forum

Name changed from Abu Dhabi Mar Thoma Parish to Abu Dhabi Mar Thoma Church

2002
Oct
22

Formation of Passport Road and Electra Prayer Groups

2002
Sep
27

Koodasa of Madhbaha and blessing of Mamodeesa thotty in the Chapel (Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Hall) by our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Joseph mar Barnabas.

2002
Apr
28

Agreement revised/signed between Mar Thoma Church and St. Andrew's Church Council for the usage of St. Andrew's premises, reflecting the additional construction.

Obtained registration for our church and signing authority for Vicar fro 2002

Dec
16

Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Metropolitan

2001
May
27

Release of Parish Magazine 'Darsanam'

2001
May
18

Dedication of 'Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan Memorial' Parsonage Complex by Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa 

2001
Sep
28

Commencement of work of the Parsonage Complex Extension

2000
Sep
8

Blessing of the stone for the Parsonage Complex

2000
Sep
8

Sunday School Silver Jubilee Inauguration

2000
Aug
31

First Youth Camp

2000
May
1

Appointment of Full time Vicar for Al Ain Mar Thoma Parish

2000
Apr
5

Formation of Mussafah-2 Prayer Group

2000
Jan
16

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

2000
Jan
1

Millenium Family Get-together

2000
Oct
26

First Holy Land Tour

1999
Jan
24

Introduction and commencement of Jeevamrutham Bible Correspondence Course

1999
Dec
9

Formation of Hamdan Street Prayer Group

1998
Aug
21

Parish Entertainment Programme

1998
Mar
1

Formation of Khalifa Street Prayer group.

1998
Aug
1

Formation of Tourist Club-2 Prayer Group

1997
Apr
15

Dedication service of 'Abu Dhabi Mar Thoma Parish Silver Jubilee Memorial' Ward at the Fellowship Hospital, Kumbanad by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan 

1997
Mar
12

Formation of Central Hospital and Madeena Zayed Prayer Groups.  

1997
Jan
8

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

1997
Nov
24

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

1996
Nov
22

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 and Mr. P.J. Joseph (Hon. Minister of Education & Public Works, Kerala) 1996

Nov
20

Dedication of newly constructed room in the parsonage by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan in presence of Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghes Mar Theodosius Episcopa

1996
Dec
25

Jubilee Prabhashanha Parampara by Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Episcopa

1995
Sep
25

Jubilee Bible Class by Evangelist V. T. Abraham

1995
Sep
18

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

1995
Sep
15

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.

1995
Dec
25

Felicitation meeting for Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa, Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa & Rt. Rev. Sam Mathew (CSI Church) on their consecration as Bishops 

1994
Sep
28

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

1994
Sep
18

Elected Prayer Group Coordinator for the first time and sub-committee formed for Prayer Group reorganization

1994
Mar
20

Felicitation to Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa on his ordination as Bishop.

1994
Dec
2

First Parish Retreat with Rev. K. K. Abraham (Vicar, Kuwait Mar Thoma Church) and Rev. Fr. Kurian Daniel (Professor, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta) as Main Speakers Court attestation received for our Vicar to sign official documents on behal 1993

Oct
10

Number of Prathinidhi Mandalam Representatives increased to two and Bhadrasana Assembly members increased to three for the first time

1993
Sep
10

Students' Merit Award introduced

1993
Jul
31

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

1993
Mar
12

“Take-Over” of Parish Hall from the Contractor

1993
Mar
24

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

1993
Dec
22

Commencement of the construction of Parish Hall blessed by Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa, Thirumeni's first visit to our Parish after being ordained as Bishop.

1992
Oct
25

Gospel Meetings held for 2 days with Rev. Richard Wumbrandt as speaker 

1991
Oct
3

20th Anniversary Celebrations – Final Day Program on October 6, with Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilos Episcopaas the Chief Guest & Release of Souvenir

1991
Jun
9

First Social Sunday observed.

1991
Apr
1

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

1991
Mar
26

Visit of Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Episcopa and reception on his first visit to our Parish after being ordained as Bishop

1991
Sep
16

Confirmation and Holy Communion service for First Communicants after Special classes Parish Members' Directory published Formation of Mussafah Prayer Group

1990
Jul
1

Visit of Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa and reception on his first visit to our parish after being ordained as Bishop

1990
Dec
24

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

1989
Dec
2

UAE Centre Parish Retreat led by Rev. Dr. T.J. Thomas, Director, TMA Counselling Centre,Kottayam.

1988
Apr
16

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

1988
Jan
1

Malabar Mission Complex at Uppada handed over to Kottayam-Ranny-Malabar Bhadrasanam.

1987
Sep
20

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

1986
Jan
1

Contingency fund started to help needty members of our Parish

1986
Jan
1

Al Ain Chapel elevated to the status of a Parish

1985
Dec
2

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

1984
Nov
29

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

1984
Nov
4

Condolence meeting to paay our respects to the late Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi

1984
Aug
1

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

1984
Jan
15

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

1984
Dec
30

Vicar moved to the new parsonage in the St Andrews Church Complex.

1983
Sep
2

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

1983
May
1

Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving services introduced

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

Foundation Stone of the St. Andrew's Church Complex laid by Rt. Rev. Stuard Blanch, Arch Bishop of York, Insc 1982

Sep
4

10th Anniversary Celebration of the Parish with His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan as Chief Guest. Souvenir released by the Indian Ambassador H.E. Lalit Mansingh

1981
Jul
11

First English Holy Communion Service held.

1980
May
1

Formation of Al Ain Mar Thoma Chapel

1980
Apr
6

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

1980
Dec
4

Gulf Area Mar Thoma Clergy Conference held with Rt. Rev. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Suffragon Metropilotan as the Chief Guest..

1979
Apr
23

First Vacation Bible School conducted.

1979
Mar
1

Formation of Edavaka Mission Prayer Fellowship

1979
Oct
22

First Christian Family Sunday and Family week observed.

1978
Jul
8

Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan & felicitation for elevation as Metropolitan

1978
Aug
1

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

1977
May
1

Special Convention with Kuttappan Upadesi as the speaker

1977
Oct
3

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

1976
Sep
3

Parish Day Celebration

1976
Oct
1

Formation of the Prayer Groups

1975
May
1

Appointment of Rev. K. M. Abraham as full time Vicar of Abu Dhabi Mar Thoma Parish

1975
Apr
1

Formation of the Sunday School.

1975
Mar
1

Visit of Rt. Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Theophilus Episcopa.

1974
Feb
1

First Annual Convention with Vayalathala Avarachen Upadesi as the Speaker

1974
Dec
1

First Christmas Carol Service and celebration.

1973
Dec
9

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

1973
Dec
1

First House-to-House Christmas Carol Singing

1972
Jun
1

Appointment of Rev. M. M. Thomas as Vicar of both Abu Dhabi and Dubai Parishes

1972
Apr
1

Formation of the Sevika Sangham

1972
Sep
1

 Formation of Abu Dhabi Mar Thoma Parish during the visit of Rt. Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Theophilus Episcopa and appointment of Rev. K.S. Varghese as Visiting Vicar from Bahrain

1971
Jan
12

Formation of the Mar Thoma Prayer Group

1971
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