Holy Mass
Celebrating the Holy Qurbono every Sunday morning at St. James Syrian Orthodox Church
Holy Mass at St. James
Holy Mass is celebrated every Sunday morning. It starts with Morning Prayer and is followed by the Holy Qurbono (Mass).
St. James Syriac Orthodox Church of New Jersey mostly consists of the SOCA (Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch) members from South India (Kerala) who speak the Malayalam language. The liturgy in this church is primarily in the Malayalam language. Syriac and English languages are also used intermittently during the liturgy.
Sunday Schedule
Morning Prayer
The service begins with Morning Prayer, setting the tone for worship and reflection.
Holy Qurbono (Mass)
The Holy Qurbono follows Morning Prayer — the central act of worship and communion in the Syrian Orthodox tradition.
Our Liturgical Tradition
St. James follows the rich liturgical heritage of the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch.
Malayalam
The primary language of our liturgy, reflecting our Kerala heritage and the mother tongue of our congregation.
Syriac
The ancient liturgical language of the Syrian Orthodox Church, used intermittently throughout the service.
English
English is also used intermittently during the liturgy to ensure all members can participate fully.
Our Community
St. James Syriac Orthodox Church of New Jersey is home to SOCA (Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch) members from South India (Kerala). Our congregation is united by faith, culture, and the shared heritage of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox tradition.
Join Us for Holy Mass
Please see our Church Calendar for more details on service timings and upcoming feast day celebrations.
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