Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church Janakpuri
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| Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Syrian Church | |
 St.Gregorios |
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| Founder | St. Thomas the Apostle |
| Independence | Apostolic Era |
| Recognition | Oriental Orthodox |
| Primate | His Holiness Mar Baselios Mar Thoma Didymos I |
| Headquarters | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Territory | India |
| Possessions | [1] |
| Language | |
| Adherents | |
| Website | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church |
This Church has the unique distinction of being the first parish in the Diocese of Delhi(Malankara Orthodox Church) to be established(2nd Nov. 1975) in the name of St. Gregorios ( Parumala Thirumeni ). The relic of Saint Gregorios (Part of the Holy vestments) was brought from Parumala, Kerala and installed at the church on 29th Dec. 1985. In addition to the spiritual activities, the Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church takes part in social activities such as medical camps, literacy programs, blood donation camps and recreation programs for jail inmates. Church belongs to the old Apostolic Church of India, one of the five Oriental Orthodox Churches of Afro-Asia.Nearest Orthodox Church is St.George's Orthodox Church, Dwaraka
