St. Thomas Knanaya Church
Clifton, New Jersey
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About St. Thomas Knanaya Church
St. Thomas Knanaya Church is a Syrian Orthodox parish founded in 1987 as part of the North American Knanaya community. Located in Clifton, New Jersey, the church serves primarily first-generation immigrants and their children from Kerala, India, and maintains allegiance to the Holy See of Antioch. The parish operates with a welcoming approach to both traditional and English-language worship, offering Sunday services at 9:30 AM with an English-language Holy Eucharist held monthly for younger generations. Beyond worship, the community is actively engaged in Christian education through its Sunday School program serving pre-K through high school students, as well as outreach initiatives including youth organizations, charity work, and support funds for those in need.
First-Time Visitor Info for St. Thomas Knanaya Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday worship service held weekly at 9:30 AM with English-language Holy Eucharist offered monthly; regular Bible study and discussions take place on Sundays. Visitor Tips: The church welcomes visitors and maintains an active Sunday School program and youth organization; prospective members are invited to experience the parish's blend of traditional Orthodox worship and contemporary outreach in an immigrant community with deep roots in Kerala Christian heritage.
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