Parish
Stoke-On-Trent St. John The Baptist Indian Orthodox Church
England, United Kingdom
Prior to 2013, the faithful in the areas of Stoke on Trent and Newcastle had to travel either to Birmingham or Manchester, over 50 miles away, to attend the holy mass. In 2013, a monthly prayer fellowship was commenced by around ten families who resided in Stoke with the blessings of the Diocesan Metropolitan. The first Holy Qurbana was conducted at St Mary’s Church in Knutton, Newcastle-Upon-Trent on 22 March 2015 with the leadership of Rev. Fr. Varghese John. Holy Qurbana has since been celebrated on the first Saturday of every month. Since the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020, all member families have been coming together for online prayers on Saturday evenings. There are at present around 25 member families as members of the Congregation. Currently, services are conducted at St. Luke Church, Hanley, Stoke on Trent. Even through several struggles, members participate actively in Holy Qurbana and prayers as well as Sunday school and MOMS meetings.
Place of Worship & Timings
St Luke’s Church, Wellington Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
ST13PX
Useful Links
Vicar / Priest in Charge
Rev. Fr. Tom Jacob
+447411939190
frtomjacob@yahoo.com
6 Bentley Close Hamilton Leicester LE51DX
Office Bearers
Trustee
Mr. Shiju Thankachan
+447548784068
shijus1@hotmail.com
Secretary
Mr. Biju Thampy
+447754002059
renianaya@yahoo.co.uk
Spiritual Organisations
OSSAE (Sunday School)
Head Teacher
Mr. Biju Mathew
bijumathewp@hotmail.com
OCYM (Youth Movement)
Secretary
Mrs. Sony Jerrin
sonyeliza17@gmail.com
OCYM (Youth Movement)
Secretary
Mr. Milan John
milanmojijohn@gmail.com
MMVS (Women's Fellowship)
Secretary
Mrs. Ruby Sibu
sibusam@hotmail.com