The mission of the Indian Orthodox Church is essentially the continuation of the ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Our Lord Jesus Christ entrusted His disciples with the Great Commission “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Foundationally, this is the mission that has been entrusted to the Holy Church. The Orthodox mission upholds 2000 years of tradition in establishing the Kingdom of God on earth, bearing in mind that the whole of humanity should be united in the building up of the Kingdom of God. The faithful are both communally and individually a part of the mission to grow the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
The mission of the St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church Dublin particularly focuses on three major realities:
- Catering to the spiritual needs of the Orthodox faithful who have migrated and continue to migrate to Dublin through the provision of accessible pastoral services and church facilities.
- Addressing the needs of the younger generation in their journey to integrate within a multicultural and multifaith society, while upholding the faith, traditions, language and cultural practices of our ancestors.
- Extending the spirit of Christian fraternity and bilateral relationships to all sections of the local and wider community through dialogue ad outreach.
The St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church Dublin continues its journey in striving to be relevant through God’s love, hope, and mercy. We are committed to growth and development in spiritual, academic, and ecumenical fields while always emphasizing the value of sacramental family life.