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	{{More footnotes\|date=February 2021}}'''Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia''' is the first parish in the state of [[Virginia]] in the United States, under [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church Diocese of North America & Europe\|Diocese of North America and Europe]] of [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar]] in India. Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, VA currently conducts its Holy Communion Service ~~at the Community Lutheran Church located~~ at [[~~Sterling~~, Virginia]]. The Parish is currently led by Vicar Rev. ~~Renny Varghese~~.		{{short description\|Parish in Aldie, Virginia}}
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			'''Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia''' is the first parish in the state of [[Virginia]] in the United States, under [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church Diocese of North America & Europe\|Diocese of North America and Europe]] of [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar]] in India. Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, VA currently conducts its Holy Communion Service at [[Aldie, Virginia]]. The Parish is currently led by Vicar Rev. Shiju Robert.

	==Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church==		==Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church==
	[[Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church]] (Malankara Mar Thoma Suriyani Sabha as it is called in native [[Malayalam]]) is one of the oldest groups of praticising Christians in the world. ~~Believed to be followers of one~~ of the ~~original~~ [[~~Jesus Christ\|disciples of Jesus Christ~~]] – [[Thomas the Apostle\|Saint Thomas]] (also called Didimus or Thomas, the doubter)~~. It is widely believed{{by whom?\|date=February 2012}} that the Apostle St. Thomas~~ came to [[Muziris]] on the south west coast of India in AD 52 and laid the foundations of Christianity in this part of the world.		[[Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church]] (Malankara Mar Thoma Suriyani Sabha as it is called in native [[Malayalam]]) is one of the oldest groups of praticising Christians in the world. In the traditional accounts of the [[Saint Thomas Christians]] of India, it is believed that [[Thomas the Apostle\|Saint Thomas]] (also called Didimus or Thomas, the doubter) came to [[Muziris]] on the south west coast of India in AD 52 and laid the foundations of Christianity in this part of the world.

	==Mar Thoma Church in the United States==		==Mar Thoma Church in the United States==
	The history of the Mar Thoma Church in the North American and European continents represents the dreams and aspirations of the faithful members of the Church. Commencing as a small [[prayer group]] in [[Queens, New York]], in 1972, the first approved parish was recognized in New York in 1976. From this humble beginning, the Mar Thoma Church began to immeasurably grow within the last 30 years. In terms of functionality, the churches in this part of the world were grouped as a Zone of the Mar Thoma Church in 1982.		The history of the Mar Thoma Church in the North American and European continents represents the dreams and aspirations of the faithful members of the Church. Commencing as a small [[prayer group]] in [[Queens, New York]], in 1972, the first approved parish was recognized in New York in 1976. From this humble beginning, the Mar Thoma Church began to immeasurably grow within the last 30 years. In terms of functionality, the churches in this part of the world were grouped as a Zone of the Mar Thoma Church in 1982.

	==Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia formation==		==Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia, formation==
	Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia was approved as a new [[parish]] of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar, effective April 15, 2010, by the Synod of the Mar Thoma church which met on February 22, 2010. Rev M.M John was appointed by the [[Joseph Mar Thoma\|Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan]] as the first vicar of the parish which is under the [[Diocese of North America & Europe]].		Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia, was approved as a new [[parish]] of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar, effective April 15, 2010, by the Synod of the Mar Thoma church which met on February 22, 2010. Rev M.M John was appointed by the [[Joseph Mar Thoma\|Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan]] as the first vicar of the parish which is under the [[Diocese of North America & Europe]].

	Since the early 1990s a dedicated group of Mar Thoma families have lived and worshiped in the [[Commonwealth of Virginia]]. These families longed for a place of worship closer to home and a place of Christian learning offered by [[Sunday school]] for their children. The [[information technology]] boom of the late 1990s brought a new wave of Mar Thoma families to [[Northern Virginia]] which was rapidly emerging as the [[Silicon Valley]] of the East. These families brought with them a desire for [[worship]] and fellowship with like-minded believers. The foundations for a future parish was laid over the years by these families as they participated actively in church organizations at the [https://web.archive.org/web/20120103055304/http://www.marthomawashington.org/ Mar Thoma Church of Greater Washington] which as the parent church offered prayerful support to the infant parish.		Since the early 1990s a dedicated group of Mar Thoma families have lived and worshiped in the [[Commonwealth of Virginia]]. These families longed for a place of worship closer to home and a place of Christian learning offered by [[Sunday school]] for their children. The [[information technology]] boom of the late 1990s brought a new wave of Mar Thoma families to [[Northern Virginia]] which was rapidly emerging as the [[Silicon Valley]] of the East. These families brought with them a desire for [[worship]] and fellowship with like-minded believers. The foundations for a future parish was laid over the years by these families as they participated actively in church organizations at the [https://web.archive.org/web/20120103055304/http://www.marthomawashington.org/ Mar Thoma Church of Greater Washington] which as the parent church offered prayerful support to the infant parish.

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	==Vicar==		==Vicar==
	Rev. ~~Renny Varghese~~ is the vicar of Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia, since May 1, ~~2021~~.		Rev. Shiju Robert is the vicar of Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia, since May 1, 2024.

	==Former ~~Vicars~~==		==Former vicars==

	* Rev M. M. John served as ~~Vicar~~ from April 2010 to Dec 2010.		* Rev M. M. John served as vicar from April 2010 to Dec 2010.
	* Rev. Dr. Philip Varghese served as ~~Vicar~~ from January 2011 to April 2011.		* Rev. Dr. Philip Varghese served as vicar from January 2011 to April 2011.
	* Rev. Roy Geevarghese served as ~~Vicar~~ from May 2011 to April 2012.		* Rev. Roy Geevarghese served as vicar from May 2011 to April 2012.
	* Rev. Jaisen Thomas served as ~~Vicar~~ from May 2012 to April 2016.		* Rev. Jaisen Thomas served as vicar from May 2012 to April 2016.
	* Rev. Alex Kolath served as ~~Vicar~~ from May 2017 to September 2020.		* Rev. Alex Kolath served as vicar from May 2017 to September 2020.
	* Rev. Prince Varughese served as ~~Interim Vicar~~ from September 2020 to April 2021.		* Rev. Prince Varughese served as interim vicar from September 2020 to April 2021.
			* Rev. Renny Varghese served as vicar from May 2021 to April 2024.

	==Church organizations==		==Church organizations==
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	* Youth Fellowship		* Youth Fellowship
	* Yuvajanasakhyam		* Yuvajanasakhyam
	* Sevika Sanghom (~~Women’s~~ Ministry)		* Sevika Sanghom (Women's Ministry)
	* Young Family Fellowship		* Young Family Fellowship
			* Senior Citizens Fellowship

	==Church parsonage==		==Church parsonage==
	The ~~Church~~ purchased a new property as [[parsonage]] on May 04, 2012 at Chantilly, Virginia. The ~~Vicar~~ and his family ~~stays~~ at the parsonage.		The church purchased a new property as [[parsonage]] on May 4, 2012, at Chantilly, Virginia. The vicar and his family stay at the parsonage.

			==Fundraising project in 2014==
			The church conducted a raffle fundraiser in 2014.

			==Church land in Aldie for constructing a church building==
			The church purchased a land in Aldie, Virginia, on February 15, 2017, to construct a church building.

	==~~Church Land in Aldie for constructing a~~ Church Building==		==New Church Building==
	~~The~~ Church ~~purchased a land~~ in ~~Aldie,~~ Virginia on ~~February 15th, 2017 to construct~~ a Church ~~Building~~.		In August 2022, Immanuel Mar Thoma Church in Virginia embarked on a significant journey—the construction of its cherished Church building. The cornerstone was solemnly laid by the esteemed Diocesan Episcopal Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, in the esteemed presence of Vicar Rev. Renny Varghese and the devoted congregation.

	~~==Fundraising Project in 2014==~~		March 30, 2024, marked a momentous occasion as the new Church building was officially dedicated by the revered Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulose. This milestone stands as a testament to the unwavering faith and dedication of the community. During this occasion, the Church released a souvenir magazine.
	~~The Church conducted~~ a ~~raffle fundraiser in 2014~~.
			In heartfelt gratitude, the congregation fondly recalls the tireless efforts of Vicar Rev. Renny Varghese and the prayerful guidance of former vicars throughout the process. They also extend their sincerest appreciation to all the generous members and well-wishers who contributed their time and resources to make this dream a reality.

	==References==		==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [~~http~~://www.immanuelmarthoma.org Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia's Official website]		* [https://www.immanuelmarthoma.org Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia's Official website]
	* [~~http~~://www.marthomanae.org Diocese of North America and Europe]		* [https://www.marthomanae.org Diocese of North America and Europe]
	* [~~http~~://www.marthoma.in Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church]		* [https://www.marthoma.in Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church]
	* [~~http~~://nasrani.net/2007/01/16/ancient-stone-crosses-of-kerala-saint-thomas-cross-nazraney-sthambams-persian-crosses/ St Thomas Cross, Nazraney Sthambams & other Persian Crosses]		* [https://nasrani.net/2007/01/16/ancient-stone-crosses-of-kerala-saint-thomas-cross-nazraney-sthambams-persian-crosses/ St Thomas Cross, Nazraney Sthambams & other Persian Crosses]
	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071118111344/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,817710,00.html Time Magazine - St. Thomas in India]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071118111344/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,817710,00.html Time Magazine - St. Thomas in India]
	* [http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/publish/Diocesan_Events/Immanuel_Mar_Thoma_Church_Virginia_Inauguration.shtml IMTC, VA. Inauguration]		* [http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/publish/Diocesan_Events/Immanuel_Mar_Thoma_Church_Virginia_Inauguration.shtml IMTC, VA. Inauguration]{{Dead link\|date=August 2025 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}
	* [http://sharepoint.communitylutheran.org/Newsletters/20110123%20newsletter%20Cross%20and%20Dove%20final%20edition%20February%202011.pdf Ecumenical Outreach of IMTC, VA ]{{Dead link\|date=January 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}		* [http://sharepoint.communitylutheran.org/Newsletters/20110123%20newsletter%20Cross%20and%20Dove%20final%20edition%20February%202011.pdf Ecumenical Outreach of IMTC, VA ]{{Dead link\|date=January 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}
	* [http://kagw.com/newsletter/2011jan.htm Youth in Service - IMTC, VA]		* [http://kagw.com/newsletter/2011jan.htm Youth in Service - IMTC, VA] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120514214536/http://kagw.com/newsletter/2011jan.htm \|date=2012-05-14 }}

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	{{More footnotes\|date=February 2021}}'''Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia''' is the first parish in the state of [[Virginia]] in the United States, under [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church Diocese of North America & Europe\|Diocese of North America and Europe]] of [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar]] in India. Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, VA currently conducts its Holy Communion Service at the Community Lutheran Church located at [[Sterling, Virginia]]. The Parish is currently led by Vicar Rev. ~~Alex Kolath~~.		{{More footnotes\|date=February 2021}}'''Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia''' is the first parish in the state of [[Virginia]] in the United States, under [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church Diocese of North America & Europe\|Diocese of North America and Europe]] of [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar]] in India. Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, VA currently conducts its Holy Communion Service at the Community Lutheran Church located at [[Sterling, Virginia]]. The Parish is currently led by Vicar Rev. Renny Varghese.

	==Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church==		==Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church==
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	==Vicar==		==Vicar==
	Rev. ~~Alex Kolath~~ is the vicar of Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia, since May 1, ~~2016~~.		Rev. Renny Varghese is the vicar of Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia, since May 1, 2021.

	==Former Vicars==		==Former Vicars==
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	* Rev. Roy Geevarghese served as Vicar from May 2011 to April 2012.		* Rev. Roy Geevarghese served as Vicar from May 2011 to April 2012.
	* Rev. Jaisen Thomas served as Vicar from May 2012 to April 2016.		* Rev. Jaisen Thomas served as Vicar from May 2012 to April 2016.
			* Rev. Alex Kolath served as Vicar from May 2017 to September 2020.
			* Rev. Prince Varughese served as Interim Vicar from September 2020 to April 2021.

	==Church organizations==		==Church organizations==

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{{More footnotes|date=February 2021}}'''Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia''' is the first parish in the state of [[Virginia]] in the United States, under [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church Diocese of North America & Europe|Diocese of North America and Europe]] of [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar]] in India. Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, VA currently conducts its Holy Communion Service at the Community Lutheran Church located at [[Sterling, Virginia]]. The Parish is currently led by Vicar Rev. Alex Kolath.

==Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church==
[[Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church]] (Malankara Mar Thoma Suriyani Sabha as it is called in native [[Malayalam]]) is one of the oldest groups of praticising Christians in the world. Believed to be followers of one of the original [[Jesus Christ|disciples of Jesus Christ]] – [[Thomas the Apostle|Saint Thomas]] (also called Didimus or Thomas, the doubter). It is widely believed{{by whom?|date=February 2012}} that the Apostle St. Thomas came to [[Muziris]] on the south west coast of India in AD 52 and laid the foundations of Christianity in this part of the world.

==Mar Thoma Church in the United States==
The history of the Mar Thoma Church in the North American and European continents represents the dreams and aspirations of the faithful members of the Church. Commencing as a small [[prayer group]] in [[Queens, New York]], in 1972, the first approved parish was recognized in New York in 1976. From this humble beginning, the Mar Thoma Church began to immeasurably grow within the last 30 years. In terms of functionality, the churches in this part of the world were grouped as a Zone of the Mar Thoma Church in 1982.

==Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia formation==
Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia was approved as a new [[parish]] of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar, effective April 15, 2010, by the Synod of the Mar Thoma church which met on February 22, 2010. Rev M.M John was appointed by the [[Joseph Mar Thoma|Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan]] as the first vicar of the parish which is under the [[Diocese of North America & Europe]].

Since the early 1990s a dedicated group of Mar Thoma families have lived and worshiped in the [[Commonwealth of Virginia]]. These families longed for a place of worship closer to home and a place of Christian learning offered by [[Sunday school]] for their children. The [[information technology]] boom of the late 1990s brought a new wave of Mar Thoma families to [[Northern Virginia]] which was rapidly emerging as the [[Silicon Valley]] of the East. These families brought with them a desire for [[worship]] and fellowship with like-minded believers. The foundations for a future parish was laid over the years by these families as they participated actively in church organizations at the [https://web.archive.org/web/20120103055304/http://www.marthomawashington.org/ Mar Thoma Church of Greater Washington] which as the parent church offered prayerful support to the infant parish.

==Parish inauguration==
On December 26, 2010, Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa formally inaugurated Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia.

==Vicar==
Rev. Alex Kolath is the vicar of Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia, since May 1, 2016.

==Former Vicars==

* Rev M. M. John served as Vicar from April 2010 to Dec 2010.
* Rev. Dr. Philip Varghese served as Vicar from January 2011 to April 2011.
* Rev. Roy Geevarghese served as Vicar from May 2011 to April 2012.
* Rev. Jaisen Thomas served as Vicar from May 2012 to April 2016.

==Church organizations==
The parish organizations or ministries are:
* Edavaka Mission (Parish Mission)
* Sunday School
* Choir
* Youth Fellowship
* Yuvajanasakhyam
* Sevika Sanghom (Women’s Ministry)
* Young Family Fellowship

==Church parsonage==
The Church purchased a new property as [[parsonage]] on May 04, 2012 at Chantilly, Virginia. The Vicar and his family stays at the parsonage.

==Church Land in Aldie for constructing a Church Building==
The Church purchased a land in Aldie, Virginia on February 15th, 2017 to construct a Church Building.

==Fundraising Project in 2014==
The Church conducted a raffle fundraiser in 2014.

==References==
# [[Diocese of North America & Europe]]
# [[Thomas the Apostle]]
# [[Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church]]
# [[List of Marthoma Syrian Churches in United States of America]]

==External links==
* [http://www.immanuelmarthoma.org Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia's Official website]
* [http://www.marthomanae.org Diocese of North America and Europe]
* [http://www.marthoma.in Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church]
* [http://nasrani.net/2007/01/16/ancient-stone-crosses-of-kerala-saint-thomas-cross-nazraney-sthambams-persian-crosses/ St Thomas Cross, Nazraney Sthambams & other Persian Crosses]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071118111344/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,817710,00.html Time Magazine - St. Thomas in India]
* [http://nae.marthoma.org/portal/publish/Diocesan_Events/Immanuel_Mar_Thoma_Church_Virginia_Inauguration.shtml IMTC, VA. Inauguration]
* [http://sharepoint.communitylutheran.org/Newsletters/20110123%20newsletter%20Cross%20and%20Dove%20final%20edition%20February%202011.pdf Ecumenical Outreach of IMTC, VA ]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [http://kagw.com/newsletter/2011jan.htm Youth in Service - IMTC, VA]

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