St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Mathikere

St. Gregorios Orthodox Syrian Church, Mathikere, is a parish under the Bangalore Diocese of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The Parish serves the Malankara orthodox community in Mathikere, Yeshwantpur, Sanjay Nagar, BEL Road, Malleswaram and Outer ring road areas.

The Present Church complex was consecrated on 27^th May 2017 houses Parking area, Parish Hall and the Church on top floor. The present Church is built beautifully in Orthodox style with a central dome and the Church hall and the altar adorned with sacred icons. The present Church complex was rebuilt under the leadership of present vicar Rev. Fr. Varghese P. idichandy and active participation and abundant contributions by the Parishioners and well-wishers.

Spiritual organizations like Sunday school, Vanitha Samajam, Youth Movement, church Choir and Senior citizens forum functions very well. There are area wise weekly prayer meetings on Sunday afternoons.

Formation of the Parish

The General Body of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Jalahally, presided over by H.G. Dr. Yakob Mar Irenaios, Metropolitan of Madras Diocese, on 17^th December 2000 took a favorable decision about the formation of a parish at Mathikere. Accordingly, the Metropolitan declared that from 1^st January 2001 the Mathikere Chapel would be known as St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Mathikere and would have the status of an independent parish under the Diocese of Madras of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

The meeting of the members residing in and around Mathikere and Yeshwanthpur was convened on the same day. The meeting presided over by the Diocesan metropolitan drew up a blueprint for future activities of the parish. Diocesan Metropolitan H.G. Dr. Yakob Mar Irenaios celebrated the Holy Qurbana in the Chapel on 19^th December 2000. Rev. Fr. Saji Thomas celebrated the Holy Qurbana on 1^st January 2001, and as per Kalpana No. 110/2000 and No. 113/2000, took over as the first vicar of St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Mathikere.

Our Vicars

January 2001 to May 2007 Rev. Fr. Saji Thomas

June 2007 to May 2010      Very. Rev. Abraham Maret Cor-Episcopa

June 2010 to May 2013     Rev. Fr. K.M. Jacob

June 2013 to date Rev. Fr. Varghese P. Idichandy

Worship Timings

Everyday 6:15 pm Evening Prayer

Saturday 5.00 pm Vanitha Samajam Meeting

6.15 pm Evening Prayer

Sunday 7.15 pm Morning prayer

8.15 pm Holy Eucharist

11:00 am Sunday School

Feasts on 6.00 am Morning Prayer

Weekdays 6.30 am Holy Eucharist