Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church, Janakpuri

Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Syrian Church
PrimateBaselios Marthoma Mathews III
HeadquartersKottayam, Kerala
TerritoryIndia
FounderSt. Thomas the Apostle
IndependenceApostolic Era
RecognitionOriental Orthodox
Official websiteMalankara Orthodox Syrian Church

28°37′40″N 77°05′32″E / 28.6279°N 77.0922°E / 28.6279; 77.0922

Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church, Janakpuri is a parish church under the Delhi Diocese of the Indian Orthodox Church. The parish was formed in 1975 for the members of the church residing in West Delhi.[1] The church is the first parish in Diocese of Delhi established in the name of St. Gregorios.[2] Paulos Mar Gregorios, the first Metropolitan of Delhi Diocese, took the initiative in forming the Parish.

The nearest Orthodox Church is St.George's Orthodox Church, Dwaraka.

References

  1. ^ Name of the church
  2. ^ History of the Church


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