Orthodox Syrian church shines for 90 years in Kuala Lumpur

Rev Thomas says spirituality is stressed upon so the church has maximum impact on its surrounding community. — AZHAR MAHFOF/ The Star

The agony of waking up early in the morning is dreaded even by the best of us. The comforts of a bed fare better than having to rouse from a deep slumber. So you can forgive the little five-year-old Phillip Thomas for finding it difficult to wake up on one Sunday morning.

The drive to Kuala Lumpur was a long one then, so the day began early for young Thomas.