Mar Yosip Parish

About this church

Mar Yosip Parish is an Assyrian Church of the East congregation in San Jose. Its official teaching connects the Church of the East with early apostolic mission in Mesopotamia and explains Syriac as the historic language of its worship and theology. The Eucharist, called Qurbana Qaddisha or Holy Offering, stands at the center of parish worship and follows the liturgical tradition attributed to Addai and Mari. Youth ministry, parish events, an annual Assyrian food festival, and cultural life connect sacramental worship with the local Assyrian community.

The official homepage advertises Holy Liturgy each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific and provides a way to watch online. The site does not clearly distinguish in its accessible text whether every livestream corresponds to unrestricted in-person attendance, so newcomers should contact the parish before their first visit and ask about language, Communion practice, and entry. Event pages carry separate dates for festivals and community activities rather than permanent weekly times. The directory’s generic denominational name is less specific than the active parish identity; the current official name is Mar Yosip Parish.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official parish homepage and Sunday liturgy · Church history and Syriac tradition · Parish history · Parish events

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