Mar Gregorios Orthodox Syrian Church - Pilgrim Centre Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Congregated in 1964, it was started by a small group of migrants from Kerala who settled in and around Tambaram, Chennai for their livelihood and economical reasons as well. Our great grandfathers felt the need for a worship place and consecrated a Malankara Orthodox chapel in Chennai during the late 20th c
entury. People refer to it as the ‘Parumala of Chennai’ with divine fondness as this is the first church in Chennai to be named after Saint Gregorios of Parumala. The faith and tradition of this small community has remained alive and vibrant throughout these years and by the Almighty's grace and abundant blessings. Mar Gregorios Orthodox Syrian Church, Tambaram is 250 families strong and growing. Our church has celebrated its 50th year Golden Jubilee and also has been declared as a pilgrim centre by Lamented Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Paulose II, HG Dr, Yuhanon Mar Diascoros, Metropolitan of Madras Diocese & HG Yuhanon Mar Demetrios, Metropolitan of Delhi Diocese on February 11, 2013. Pradeep Ponnachen is the Vicar & Rev. Cheriyan Ariyookuzhi is the Asst. Vicar of the Church currently. Eappan KK is the treasurer of the Church and Mr. Reji Varghese is the secretary.
