Church History
Considering the spiritual needs and desire of the Orthodox Christians in and around Angamaly, a Church was planned by a few devotees living in the area. As a first step, a prayer group was formed in the name of St. Gregorios of Parumala, under which prayer meetings were held at their homes. Then they approached the Metropolitan of Angamaly Diocese, H.G. Philipose Mar Theophilos, with the request for a church at Angamaly.
H.G Mar Theophilos presented the matter at the meeting of the Malankara Association held at Mavelikkara on 16th May 1977 which was strongly supported by H.G Mar Osthathios which was in turn sanctioned by the Association and raised an initial fund of Rs. 25,000/- for the purchase of land to build the envisioned church at Angamaly.
By God’s grace this land was purchased with support of several great souls who extended their generosity for the good of the community. Gratefully remember the wholehearted support extended by the Church authorities, Malankara Association, Metropolitans, priests and devotees who contributed liberally for the same. On 18th August 1977, the proposed land measuring 31 cents was bought in the name of H.H. the Catholicos of East, and Malankara Metropolitan, Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
On 16th September 1978, H.G Philipose Mar Theophilos and H.G. Yacob Mar Polycarpos jointly laid the foundation stone for this church to be built in the name of St. Gregorios of Parumala. The consecration of a temporary chapel and Altar was held on 24th September 1978, Sunday and Rev.Fr. P.M. Joseph celebrated the first Holy Qurbana, partially fulfilling the dreams of a few devoted souls who worked hard for it.
The initial Church Construction Committee formulated in 1977 had Sri. P.C. Abraham Pandijarekara as Convener, Dr. C.K. Eapen as President, Sri. M T Paul as Vice President, Sri. P.C. Abraham as Secretary and Sri. M.U. Paulose Mappila as treasurer. Committee Members were Sri. M.V. Chacko, Sri, John K. John, Sri. P.V. Poulose, Sri. T.M. Thomas and Sri. Varghese Oommen.
The construction of the church was successfully completed by December 1980. The consecration ceremony took place on January 31st and February 1st, 1981, during which the church was consecrated in the name of Saint Gregorios of Parumala. His Holiness Baselios Mathews I, Catholicos of the East, presided as the main celebrant, and His Holiness was assisted by several Metropolitans, including H.G. Philopose Mar Theophilos, H.G. Mathews Mar Barnabas, H.G. Joseph Mar Pachomios, and H.G. Yacob Mar Polycarpos.
We hold deep gratitude and offer prayerful remembrance for all those who contributed, whether in significant or modest ways, to the realization of this church. Special recognition is given to Fr. Kuriakose, who made the initial contribution.
We gratefully remember all the priests who have served as Vicars in this church since its inception, including Rev. Fr. P.M. Joseph, Rev. Fr. I.C. Pathrose, Rev. Fr. Thomas Pazhampally, Rev. Fr. M.M. Varghese, Rev. Fr. Mathai Idayanal, Rev. Fr. M.V. Poulose, Rev. Fr. T.T. Jacob, Rev. Fr. P.V. Kuriakose, Rev. Fr. K.K. Markose, Rev. Fr. C.A. Poulose, Rev. Fr. Varghese Pynadath, Rev. Fr. James Joseph, Rev. Fr. Joseph Mulamkuzhi, Rev. Fr. J. Poulose, Rev. Fr. A. V. Mathews, Rev. Fr. K.K. Varghese, Rev. Fr. Bobby Varghese, and Rev. Fr. Thomas Paul Ramban. Currently, Rev. Fr. Bison Sunny serves as the Vicar of the church.
We remember with deep affection the wholehearted support and invaluable service rendered by all office bearers of the church over the years. The Church also cherishes the memory of Sri P. P. Vareed, Sri. P. V. Itteerah, and their family members for their unwavering support and service, which has made the Holy Service truly blissful. We hold in fond regard all the Altar assistants who dedicatedly served the church throughout these years with love.
H.G Mar Theophilos presented the matter at the meeting of the Malankara Association held at Mavelikkara on 16th May 1977 which was strongly supported by H.G Mar Osthathios which was in turn sanctioned by the Association and raised an initial fund of Rs. 25,000/- for the purchase of land to build the envisioned church at Angamaly.
By God’s grace this land was purchased with support of several great souls who extended their generosity for the good of the community. Gratefully remember the wholehearted support extended by the Church authorities, Malankara Association, Metropolitans, priests and devotees who contributed liberally for the same. On 18th August 1977, the proposed land measuring 31 cents was bought in the name of H.H. the Catholicos of East, and Malankara Metropolitan, Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
On 16th September 1978, H.G Philipose Mar Theophilos and H.G. Yacob Mar Polycarpos jointly laid the foundation stone for this church to be built in the name of St. Gregorios of Parumala. The consecration of a temporary chapel and Altar was held on 24th September 1978, Sunday and Rev.Fr. P.M. Joseph celebrated the first Holy Qurbana, partially fulfilling the dreams of a few devoted souls who worked hard for it.
The initial Church Construction Committee formulated in 1977 had Sri. P.C. Abraham Pandijarekara as Convener, Dr. C.K. Eapen as President, Sri. M T Paul as Vice President, Sri. P.C. Abraham as Secretary and Sri. M.U. Paulose Mappila as treasurer. Committee Members were Sri. M.V. Chacko, Sri, John K. John, Sri. P.V. Poulose, Sri. T.M. Thomas and Sri. Varghese Oommen.
The construction of the church was successfully completed by December 1980. The consecration ceremony took place on January 31st and February 1st, 1981, during which the church was consecrated in the name of Saint Gregorios of Parumala. His Holiness Baselios Mathews I, Catholicos of the East, presided as the main celebrant, and His Holiness was assisted by several Metropolitans, including H.G. Philopose Mar Theophilos, H.G. Mathews Mar Barnabas, H.G. Joseph Mar Pachomios, and H.G. Yacob Mar Polycarpos.
We hold deep gratitude and offer prayerful remembrance for all those who contributed, whether in significant or modest ways, to the realization of this church. Special recognition is given to Fr. Kuriakose, who made the initial contribution.
We gratefully remember all the priests who have served as Vicars in this church since its inception, including Rev. Fr. P.M. Joseph, Rev. Fr. I.C. Pathrose, Rev. Fr. Thomas Pazhampally, Rev. Fr. M.M. Varghese, Rev. Fr. Mathai Idayanal, Rev. Fr. M.V. Poulose, Rev. Fr. T.T. Jacob, Rev. Fr. P.V. Kuriakose, Rev. Fr. K.K. Markose, Rev. Fr. C.A. Poulose, Rev. Fr. Varghese Pynadath, Rev. Fr. James Joseph, Rev. Fr. Joseph Mulamkuzhi, Rev. Fr. J. Poulose, Rev. Fr. A. V. Mathews, Rev. Fr. K.K. Varghese, Rev. Fr. Bobby Varghese, and Rev. Fr. Thomas Paul Ramban. Currently, Rev. Fr. Bison Sunny serves as the Vicar of the church.
We remember with deep affection the wholehearted support and invaluable service rendered by all office bearers of the church over the years. The Church also cherishes the memory of Sri P. P. Vareed, Sri. P. V. Itteerah, and their family members for their unwavering support and service, which has made the Holy Service truly blissful. We hold in fond regard all the Altar assistants who dedicatedly served the church throughout these years with love.
