Thursday, 9 September 2021

Mr TAK (Clarinda)

I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Paulose II and was grateful to join the online condolence meeting of St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church Melbourne in August.

I send my deepest condolences and best wishes to all of the faithful, especially to those at St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church Melbourne.

I understand that His Holiness was a philanthropist and a champion for human rights and social justice, and I am certain his legacy will be honoured and remembered.

Over the past four decades St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church Melbourne—located on Heatherton Road in Clayton South—has grown immensely from a handful of members to some 250 families.

My thoughts are with everyone at the church, including:

Reverend Father Sam Baby

Trustee Mr Abraham George

Secretary Mr Jibin Mathew

Committee members Mr Thampy C Chemmanam, Mr Gejo Simon, Mr Shyju M Kuruvilla, Mr Jibu John, Mr Joby Mathew, Mrs Anu Mathew, Mrs Christina Koshy, Mr Santosh M Varughese, Mr Laji George and all of the parish members.