Welcome to

St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church,Melbourne

Welcome to St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Dallas, Melbourne

Dearly beloved, faithful in Christ,
Greetings in the name of the Triune God!
I pray that you are all keeping well in this beautiful city of Melbourne. If you are seeking Orthodox worship—especially in the Syrian Orthodox tradition—we warmly invite you to join us at 511–517 Barry Road, Dallas, 3047, for worship and community activities.
All are welcome—come, worship, and be blessed!
*Every Sunday, we offer intercessory prayers with St. Mary, the Mother of God.
*You may submit the names of those offering the Holy Liturgy, as well as the names of departed loved ones, for the aneede (remembrance) prayers.

Yours in Christ,
Vicar, Fr. Jacob Joseph (Sajiachen)

Timing:

Morning Litany: Every Sunday at 8:00 AM

Holy Liturgy (Qurbana) : Every Sunday at 9:00 AM
Sunday School : Every Sunday at 11:00 AM

Our Church

It is with profound gratitude that I thank God Almighty for enabling the St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Melbourne community, to serve Him faithfully in this city for nearly twelve years.
We remain deeply appreciative of the wholehearted love and generosity of the Mor Yakoob Syrian Orthodox Church community, who graciously shared their church with us. Within the walls of Mor Yakoob, our community grew in faith and fellowship, and it was there that we first felt the call to continue growing by establishing a worship space of our own.
By God’s grace, our long-cherished dream became a reality on December 21, 2025, when we purchased our new church property at 511–517 Barry Road, Dallas. I extend my sincere thanks to every past and present member of St. Thomas JSO Church, as well as to the managing and building committees, for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts.
Today, as we celebrate God’s faithfulness throughout the past year, we also thank Him for granting us the blessing of a place where our community can truly feel at home. Though we have begun a new chapter here, our journey is far from complete. A church building is a sacred gift, but we must continue to deepen our understanding of our calling by worshipping God and also serving humanity with purpose and compassion. To build this community as God’s community, we must come together in unity and reflect prayerfully on the mission entrusted to the members of St. Thomas JSO Church. This is a sacred and tremendous responsibility.
There is also much to be done to shape our new premises into a welcoming home for our children, youth, families, and elders—not only on Sundays but throughout the week. God has blessed us with this space; our gratitude must be expressed through the wise and thoughtful stewardship of this property. We must envision ourselves as a visionary community where every generation—young and old—finds belonging, purpose, and inspiration.
I hope and pray that, with God’s help, we will embrace a clear and united vision to fulfil these goals in the years to come.