St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Dubai

Rooted in Faith, Growing in Grace

Welcome to Our Church Family

St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral Dubai today has emerged as one of the most prominent parishes in the Malankara Orthodox Church. The parish with a strength of more than 3500, surges ahead day by day by the grace of the Almighty and the intercession of the patron saints, St. Mary, St. Thomas, St. Gregorios of Parumala and St. Dionysius.

St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral Dubai is affiliated to Delhi Diocese of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, with Diocesan Metropolitan H.G Dr. Yuhanon Mar Demetrios, Vicar Rev. Fr. Aju Abraham & Asst. Vicar Rev. Fr. Cherian Joseph.

The first Malankara Orthodox congregation in Dubai was officially inaugurated on 2nd December 1968, by the then Bahrain Vicar Rev. Fr. K.K. Punnoose (L.L H.G Stephanos Mar Thevodosios). Initially the congregation was named St. Thomas Orthodox Association, and weekly gatherings were conducted at the residences of its members.

serving our savior

Words of Blessing

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord. Though life brings seasons of uncertainty, God’s divine purpose continues to guide us. Through Scripture we learn that trials prepare us, strengthen us, and reveal God’s glory in our lives.

H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III

Malankara’s Ninth Catholicos

Greetings in Christ. In moments of challenge and doubt, the Lord reminds us of His constant presence. Like the saints before us, we are called to persevere in faith, trusting that God works through every circumstance for our spiritual growth.

H.G Dr. Yuhanon Mar Demetrios

Delhi Diocese Metropolitan

Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though life brings moments of hardship and uncertainty, our faith teaches us to trust God’s purpose. Even in trials, His grace strengthens us and lovingly leads us toward renewed spiritual renewal.

Rev. Fr. Aju Abraham

Vicar, STOC, Dubai

Blessings to you in Jesus’ mighty name. Life’s struggles can shake our hearts, yet God listens to every earnest prayer. Through faith, patience, and trust, He turns our burdens into blessings and leads us gently toward His gracious, eternal purpose.

Rev. Fr. Cherian Joseph

Assistant Vicar, STOC, Dubai

Truth & Guidance

“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)

Updates & Announcements

Church Newsroom

Seasonal Inspirations

Epiphany (Denaha)

Seasonal Inspirations

The Feast of Nineveh (Sleeha Nombu)

Weekend Service

Friday

Morning Prayer: 0600 AM

Evening Prayer: 0700 PM, followed by Holy Qurbana.

Saturday

Morning Prayer: 0600 AM, followed by Holy Qurbana.

Evening Prayer: 0700 PM

Sunday

Morning Prayer: 0715 AM, followed by Holy Qurbana.

Evening prayer: 0630 PM, followed by Holy Qurbana.

Worship & Prayer

Monday & Tuesday

Morning Prayer: 0600 AM

Evening Prayer: 0700 PM

Wednesday

Morning Prayer: 0600 AM

Evening Prayer: 0730 PM followed by Intercessory prayer to St. Mary.

Thursday

Morning Prayer: 0600 AM

Evening Prayer: 0700 PM followed by Intercessory prayer to St. Thomas.

Confession Timings

Confession Times

Kindly reach out to the Vicar for available timings.

Church Opening Timings

All days the church is open from 0530 AM to 1030 PM.

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Church Organisations

Sunday School

St. Thomas Orthodox Sunday School, Dubai is one of the largest Sunday Schools in Malankara Orthodox Church. It is amazing that about 1650 students and 123 teachers are working as a single unit.

MGOCSM

MGOCSM is the student wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The students and senior leaders of the church who were residing in Madras (Chennai), India, in the early part of the last century felt the need for an organization to bring together students in various colleges and high schools with a view to deepening their spiritual life and creating in them a livelier sense of fellowship.

OCYM

Orthodox Christian Youth Movement of India, the youth wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church , was started with the objectives of "worship, study, and service. In 1958 the Holy Synod recognized the Administrative Wing of the Youth Movement.

MMVS

Martha Mariam Samajam is the Women's wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of India. It is one of the major spiritual organization of the church combining all the female members.

SDOF

St. Dionysius Orthodox Fellowship (SDOF) is a spiritual youth community committed to nurturing faith, fellowship, and service among members of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.