1952

Worshipping group was organized and First Holy Communion celebrated by Rev. Philip Oommen (at present H. G. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Metroplitan) according to liturgy of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar.

1952

Rev. M. G. Chandy (Late. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan) visited Kuwait and inaugurated the First Congregational Worship in the American Mission Church under the name of the Kuwait Town Malayalee Christian Congregation.

1959

H.G. Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma Metropolitan visited Kuwait.

1961

During the visit of Rt. Rev. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Episcopa to Kuwait, the idea of bringing a clergyman to Kuwait was presented.

1963

April 15

The Missionary Bishop of the Mar Thoma Church, the Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Athansius Epsicopa visited Kuwait. A special meeting was convened in the Church of Christ (American Mission Church) and gave a sanction to the formation of the Edavaka, subject to the approval of the Metropolitan.

1963

May 30

The official approval of the formation of the Edavaka was issued by H.G. Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma Metropolitan and appointed Rev. M. O. Oommen as the first Vicar.

1963

September 08

The first Vicar Rev. M. O. Oommen arrived in Kuwait and started various activities of the Parish. The Parish, at that time had a membership of 211 men, 126 women and 112 children. Worship services were held three Wednesdays of the month and Holy Communion was celebrated one Friday every month. The Sunday School, Sevika Sanghom and Family Prayer Meetings were organized.

1964

September

The Sevika Sanghom organized its first ‘Sale’.

1966

January

Yuvajana Sakhyam was formed and affiliated to the Central Yuvajana Sakhyam.

1966

May

Our worship services were changed from the three Wednesdays of the month to all Mondays, and Holy Communion was celebrated twice a month.

1967

May

Rev. M.O.Oommen returned to India. Edavaka had grown up to be one of the largest foreign parishes of our Church.

1967

September 03

The Second Vicar Rev. D. Alexander arrived in Kuwait.

1967

The Vaideeka Seminary Endowment Fund was started.

1970

June

Rev. D. Alexander was transferred to the Ernakulam Parish.

1970

The Third Vicar Rev. Cherian Thomas arrived.

1970

Contributions to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, C. P. Mathew Memorial Ecumenical Study Centre, St. Thomas Residential School Trivandrum and to the Bangladesh Relief Fund were some of achievements.

1973

April 03

Visit of H.G. Dr. Alexander Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan.

1973

May 31

Rev. A. C. Kurian arrived in Kuwait as our Fourth Vicar.

1973

June 03

Rev. Cherian Thomas was transferred to Anaprampal.

   1973

10th Anniversary celebrations.

 2002

April

Rev. P. J. Samuel transferred to Vayalathala & Anthyalankavu Parishes.

June 01

Rev. P. P. Kuruvilla arrived in Kuwait as our Fifth Associate Vicar.

 July

Our member Mr. Jacob M. Channappetta was elected as TVM-QLN Diocesan Council Member.

 July 26 – 30

Edavaka Mission Convention. Main Speaker - Rev. Dr. C. M. Varghese, Pimpri, Poona.

 September  31

Parish Convention. Main Speaker - Rev. Dr. Samuel T. Varghese, Bible Society of India, Kerala Auxiliary Secretary.

 October 05

Yuvajana Sakhyam 10th Harvest Festival.

 October 21-23

Third Alexander Mar Thoma Memorial Lectures. Speaker - Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Episcopa, Bishop of Madras - Calcutta and Malaysia - Singapore Dioceses.

 October 24

39th Parish Day. Chief Guest Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Episcopa (Diocesan Bishop of Madras-Calcutta & Malaysia-Singapore). Inaugurated by H.G. Dr. Yakob Mar Irenaeus Metropolitan (Diocesan Bishop of Madras Diocese, Indian Orthodox Church).

 December 25

New Worship started at Salwa Greek Catholic Church. Rt. Rev. Dr.Geevarghese Mar Theodosius, Bishop of Trivandrum - Quilon Diocese, consecrated the First Holy Communion. 

 2003

January 1

Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius, inaugurated the official website of our parish, http://www.kuwaitmarthoma.org

January 26 - 3

Yuvajana Sakhyam Convention. Main Speaker - Rev. P. M. Johnson

  February 11

Parish Festival - 2003, the first of its kind in the history of the Parish

  July 20 – 21

Homeland Fellowship at Charalkunnu - a joint family get together, in connection with the 40 th year of our parish

 September  27

Yuvajana Sakhyam 11 th Harvest Festival.

 September  27 -Oct 3

Parish Convention

 October  9 - 17

Visit of our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius

 October 16

40th Parish Day. Chief Guest, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa

 November 3 - 7

Edavaka Mission Convention. Main Speaker - Dr. George Samuel

 Dec 20 - Jan 1, 2004

Visit of Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa

 2004

 February 2

Parish Festival. The festival was blessed with the presence of our Suffragan Metropolitan and Vicars of sister parishes

 February 9

The closing ceremony of the 40th year anniversary. The meeting was presided by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Ireneous Suffragon Metropolitan and H.E.The Ambassador of the Republic India, Mr. Swash Pawan Singh and the Vatican Ambassador, H.G.Arch Bishop Guissappe De Andrea were guests of honour

 July 6

Rev. P. M. Varghese has taken charge of our Parish as the 13th Vicar.

 July 13

Homeland Fellowship at Charalkunnu - a joint family get together

 Sep 27 - Oct 1

Parish Convention. Main Speaker - Mr. T. P. Philip, Mallappally

 September 12

Yuvajana Sakhyam 12 th Harvest Festival.

 October 4 - 16

Visit of our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius

 Dec 20- Jan 4

Visit of Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas, Bomaby - Delhi Diocese

2005

  January 18 - 26