About Us
The Parish is located in Headington, Oxford in the south east of England. Like most of the other Parishes in the Diocese, the Chruch in Oxford had its humble beginnings in prayer meetings held in the area from as early as 2009. It was at the time led by Rev. Fr. John Samuel, the then Vicar of London St. Gregorios Church. Following the request of members in the area, Diocesan Metropolitan H.G Dr. Mathews Mar Thimothios granted permission to conduct Holy Qurbana and appointed Rev. Fr. John Samuel as the first Vicar of the St Mary’s Indian Orthodox Congregation in Oxford. The first Holy Qurbana was conducted on December 19th 2009. Members of the parish participate actively in all Spiritual Organizations such as Sunday School, MMVS, Youth fellowship as well as House Prayer Meetings. The parish was registered with the Charity Commission England and Wales on 2012 March. Members also actively support all Diocesan programs. In 2023, the congregation has been elevated to Parish Chruch by H.G Abraham Mar Stephanos.
Place of Worship & Timings
Every First Sunday of the Month – 04:30 pm
Language: English
Rivers of Life Church, 12 Sutton Road, Oxford
OX3 9RB
Every Third Saturday of the Month – 10.00 am
Language: Malayalam
St Anthony of Padua Church, 115 Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 7SS
Vicar / Priest in Charge
Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Jacob Tharakan
+447469601922
rojinacl@gmail.com
Previous Vicars
Rev. Fr. John Samuel
2009 – 2010
Rev. Fr. Mathew Kuriakose
2010 – 2014
Rev. Fr. Varughese John
2014 – 2017
Rev. Fr. Tom Jacob
2017 – 2022
Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Jacob Tharakan
2022 – Till Date