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Christos Mar Thoma Church

We're the 5th Mar Thoma Church in the Greater Philadelphia Region! We're conveniently located in Northeast Philadelphia.
Come Join us and learn the word of God!

Love the Lord

Serve the Lord

Our Vicar, Youth Chaplain, Executive Committee and Ministry Leaders are here to take care of the church needs and serve the parish!

Pray with us

Join the Prayer

"For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them" Join our services and learn more about our Ministries

Welcome to Christos Mar Thoma Church

Christos Mar Thoma Church became the 5th Mar Thoma Church in Philadelphia on July 1st, 2010. Our first Holy Communion service was conducted on July 4th at Greenburg Elementary school auditorium by our first vicar Rev. George M. Kuruvila. By the grace of God on December 2, 2010, the church bought the property at 9999 Gantry Rd..

Services

Sunday Mass & Services

Our church provides regular Sunday Mass services. Feel free to find out more about the exact dates and times on our site.

Prayer Groups

Prayer is important because it makes us more like Jesus and because it reveals to us the heart and mind of God. Our Prayer groups meet on a weekly basis

Facility Usage

Our Church Banquet hall is available for usages such as Birthday Parties, Engagement Ceremonies and Wedding Receptions

Weddings

You can easily make one of the life’s most memorable moments fully unforgettable by hosting a wedding at Farite church.

Funerals

A funeral service is often held at the church of the deceased with a public viewing before the church service.

Baptisms

The sacrament of Baptism not only gives us sanctifying grace: it also makes us adopted children of God and heirs of heaven.

Our Vicar / Youth Chaplain

Rev. Niju Thomas

Our Vicar

Niju Thomas Achen has been leading our church since 2024. His leadership skills, guidance and prayers has been instrumental to the success of our church.

Rev. Jeff Philips

Youth Chaplain

Rev. Jeff Philips has been serving as the Youth Chaplain since 2023. He has been working with our youths and young families.

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