Our History
Parish Milestones
Parish Congregation Formed
November 7, 2006 – Bishop’s Kalpana No. 80/2006 officially declares the formation of the parish congregation.
SJIOC Officially Established
July 17, 2007 – Congregation officially established as St. John’s Indian Orthodox Church of Delaware Valley through Kalpana No. 76/2007. with Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Errakkath appointed as the first Vicar.
Fr. Roy P. George Assumes Leadership
April 19, 2008 – Rev. Fr. Roy P. George assumes pastoral leadership.
Fr. Siby Varghese Begins Ministry
June 1, 2009 – Rev. Fr. Siby Varghese begins ministry, eventually serving the parish for 15 years.
First Permanent Church Property
2013 – Parish purchases its first permanent church property at 4400 State Road, Drexel Hill, transitioning from a rented worship facility to an owned church property.
Church Dedication & Consecration
May 24–25, 2013 – Church was officially dedicated and consecrated by H.G. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos Metropolitan.
Fr. Tojo Baby Appointed as Vicar
2024 – Rev. Fr. Tojo Baby appointed as the new Vicar of the parish.
Expansion Across the Street
2026 – Parish acquires the former Christian Science Society property across from SJIOC, expanding ministry space and addressing parking needs.
Vicar Leadership Timeline
