Our Parish
A vibrant worshipping community since 1990
Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church, Hebbal, Bengaluru is a parish of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar under the Chennai–Bangalore Diocese. Since its beginning in 1990, the parish has prayerfully grown into a vibrant worshipping community serving families across North Bengaluru.
We celebrate Holy Communion (Malayalam) on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month, and Holy Communion (English) on the 4th Sunday, all starting at 8:00 AM.
Service Timings
Pastoral Leadership
The parish is prayerfully guided through spiritual leadership rooted in worship, pastoral care, and Christian fellowship.
Parish History
The humble beginnings of our parish and the journey of faith that shaped it.
Formation of the Parish
A joint meeting on 11 December 1990 of members from three Bangalore Mar Thoma parishes led the Hebbal and J.C. Nagar prayer groups to initiate a new parish. With the blessing of Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius, the Bangalore North Congregation was constituted; worship began at R.T. Nagar under Rev. M. S. Skariah.
Independent Parish Status
A 110 x 65 ft plot was acquired on Kempapura Road, Hebbal, through Late Rev. K. Thomas, and a 22 x 40 ft chapel was built. The congregation was elevated to an independent parish on 1 August 1991, with Late Rev. K. Thomas as first Vicar.
Foundation Stone Laid
The foundation stone for the present church was laid on 8 May 1992 by Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa.
Basement Hall Dedicated
The basement hall was dedicated on 18 March 1993, and worship continued there as the main church rose above.
Main Church Dedicated
The main church was dedicated on 21 May 1994 by Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan, assisted by Rt. Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius and Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos, with faithful from all Bangalore parishes.
Former Vicars
Rev. K. Thomas (Late)
1991 – 1995
Rev. Dr. K. A. Abraham
1995 – 1996
Rev. Dr. Abraham Zachariah
1996 – 1997
Rev. K. C. George
1997 – 1999
Rev. Thomas Mathew (Late)
1999 – 2004
Rev. Mathew Baby
2004 – 2006
Rev. C. K. Titus
2006 – 2009
Rev. A. John George
2009 – 2012
Rev. Thomas John A
2012 – 2015
Rev. Varghese Mathew
2015 – 2019
Rev. Prince Korah (Late)
2019 – 2023