✦ Est. 1985 · Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church ✦

St. Mary's Orthodox
Syrian Church

Nalanchira

Thiruvananthapuram – 695015, Kerala, India

"Behold the Handmaid of the Lord"

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St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Nalanchira, is a vibrant parish of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church under the Thiruvananthapuram Diocese. Rooted in the apostolic tradition of St. Thomas the Apostle, we are a community of faith, fellowship, and service.

Rooted in the ancient tradition of the Apostle Thomas, the parish traces its beginnings to a chapel established to serve the Orthodox students and staff of the nearby Mar Ivanios College. Governed by the Church Constitution of 1934, the parish continues to uphold the doctrines and traditions of the Oriental Orthodox faith.

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Wards

378

Families

1,812

Adherents

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From Our Clergy

Words of guidance and blessing

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Rev. Fr. Koshy John M

Vicar

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with our beloved parish family. As we journey together in faith, may St. Mary's Nalanchira continue to be a beacon of God's love and truth in our community.

Rev. Fr. C. V. Ninan

Assistant Vicar

Together we journey in faith as one family of God. Our parish is a community of prayer, service, and devotion — united under the grace of our Lord. May the blessings of St. Mary, our patroness, guide and protect each family of our beloved parish.

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Daily

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Evening Prayer

6:00 PM

Sunday

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1st Service — Morning Prayer & Holy Qurbana

5:15 AMകുർബ്ബാന / Qurbana: 6:00 AM

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2nd Service — Morning Prayer & Holy Qurbana

7:15 AMകുർബ്ബാന / Qurbana: 8:00 AM

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Sunday School

9:30 – 11:30 AM

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Youth Forum

9:30 – 11:30 AM

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Martha Mariyam Samajam

9:30 – 11:30 AM

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Prarthana Yogam

4:00 – 5:00 PM

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Bala Samajam

Last Sunday of month

10:45 – 11:30 AM

Wednesday

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Morning Prayer & Holy Qurbana

6:00 AMകുർബ്ബാന / Qurbana: 6:30 AM

Thursday

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Intercession Prayer to St. Mary

6:30 PM

Friday

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Suvishesha Sangam

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📌 Note On Sundays with only one service: Morning Prayer at 6:15 AM & Holy Qurbana at 7:00 AM

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About Our Church

Faith, History & Leadership

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An apostolic community rooted in the faith of St. Thomas

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St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Nalanchira, is part of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church — one of the oldest Christian communities in the world, tracing its origins to the mission of Apostle St. Thomas in India in 52 AD.

The church is Oriental Orthodox in faith, following the West Syriac liturgical tradition. The St. Thomas Christians are popularly known as the Malankara Nazranis.

Established as an independent parish on 26 May 1985, our community has grown across six wards, united in worship, fellowship, and service.

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Wards

378

Families

1,812

Adherents

"My Lord and My God"

Church Leadership

Guided by the apostolic succession of St. Thomas

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H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III

Catholicose of the East & Malankara Metropolitan

H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Yulios

Metropolitan, Thiruvananthapuram Diocese

HG Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus

Bhadrasana Shilpikal
Consecrated our parish — 1985

HG Mathews Mar Epiphanios

Bhadrasana Shilpikal

Our History

A tradition rooted in the Apostolic faith since 52 AD

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1970

Consecration of St. Mary's Chapel as part of St. George Cathedral, Thiruvananthapuram — originally serving as a chapel for Orthodox students and staff of Mar Ivanios College

26 May 1985

Inception as an Independent Parish — consecrated by HG Geevarghese Mar Dioscoros

2011

Consecration of St. Thomas Chapel, Chittazha

2014

Consecration of the re-constructed Church building

2019

Dedication of St. Thomas Chapel to the Holy Church

The Incredulity of Thomas — our apostolic heritage

The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church

The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is the offspring of the Mission of Apostle St. Thomas in India. It is Oriental Orthodox in faith, following the West Syriac liturgical tradition. In the early centuries, the Nazranis became an integral part of Kerala society, honoured with unique royal privilege.

The Koonan Kurishu Oath — 1653

Through the Synod of Diamper of 1599, the Portuguese subjugated the Nazranis. But in 1653, the Malankara Pally Yogam unanimously severed all relations with Rome — enacted by the historic Oath of the Koonan Kurishu on 3 January 1653.

Establishment of the Catholicate — 1912

In 1912, a Catholicate was established in India, making Malankara an autocephalous Church. H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, the ninth Catholicos, is enthroned on the apostolic throne of St. Thomas.

Our Priests

Shepherds of our flock

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Rev. Fr. Koshy John M

Vicar

Rev. Fr. C. V. Ninan

Assistant Vicar

Asst. Vicar

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Messages

From our clergy to the parish

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Rev. Fr. Koshy John M

Vicar

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with our beloved parish family. As we journey together in faith, may St. Mary's Nalanchira continue to be a beacon of God's love and truth in our community.

Rev. Fr. C. V. Ninan

Assistant Vicar

Together we journey in faith as one family of God. Our parish is a community of prayer, service, and devotion — united under the grace of our Lord. May the blessings of St. Mary, our patroness, guide and protect each family of our beloved parish.

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Our Priests

Current clergy of St. Mary's, Nalanchira

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Current Priests

Shepherds of our flock

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Rev. Fr. Koshy John M

Vicar

Rev. Fr. C. V. Ninan

Assistant Vicar

Asst. Vicar

Former Vicars & Assistant Vicars

Those who faithfully served our parish since its inception in 1985

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#	Name	Role	Period
1	Rev. Fr. M.C. George Tharakan	Vicar	26.05.1985 – 31.05.1986
2	Rev. Fr. Jacob George	Vicar	01.06.1986 – 31.08.1990
3	Rev. Fr. B. Stephen	Vicar	01.09.1990 – 31.05.1994
4	Rev. Fr. Johnson Mathew	Vicar	01.06.1994 – 14.05.1997
5	Rev. Fr. K.K. Thomas	Vicar	15.05.1997 – 14.05.2000
6	Rev. Fr. Johnson Punchakkonam	Vicar	15.05.2000 – 15.05.2003
7	Rev. Fr. Varghese Kunjukunju	Vicar	16.05.2003 – 15.05.2006
8	Rev. Fr. Anil John	Vicar	16.05.2006 – 15.05.2009
9	Rev. Fr. Mathew Ninan	Vicar	16.05.2009 – 09.09.2014
	Rev. Fr. Alexander P. Daniel	Asst. Vicar	16.05.2011 – 15.05.2012
	Rev. Fr. Abraham Thomas	Asst. Vicar	16.05.2012 – 15.05.2015
10	Very Rev. M. Alexander Vaidyan (Cor. Episcopa)	Vicar	10.09.2014 – 30.05.2018
10	Rev. Fr. Mathew John	Asst. Vicar	01.06.2015 – 30.05.2018
11	Rev. Fr. Sam Kanjickal	Vicar	31.05.2018 – 18.05.2021
11	Rev. Fr. Jacob John	Asst. Vicar	31.05.2018 – 18.05.2021
12	Rev. Fr. Samuel Mathew	Vicar	19.05.2021 – 14.05.2024
12	Rev. Fr. Alexander K.B.	Asst. Vicar	19.05.2021 – 14.05.2024
13	Rev. Fr. Koshy John M	Vicar	15.05.2024 – 15.10.2024
13	Rev. Fr. John Varghese	Asst. Vicar	15.05.2024 – 05.03.2025
14	Very Rev. Dr. Joseph Samuel Karukail (Cor. Episcopa)	Vicar	16.10.2024 – 09.03.2025

☧ Numbered entries indicate Vicar tenures; unnumbered rows under them are concurrent Assistant Vicars

Parish Staff

Those who have faithfully served the church

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Sextons

#	Name	Period
1	Sri. T.J. Pappy	1969 – 01.09.2001
2	Sri. T.G. Philip	09.08.1998 – 01.05.2002
3	Sri. Y. Philipose	03.05.2002 – 15.11.2012
4	Sri. M. Saji (Current)	03.03.2012 – Present

✦ Parish Administration ✦

Managing Committee

2026 – 2027

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Current Committee — 2026–27

Parish leadership serving our community

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Clergy

Rev. Fr. Koshy John M

Vicar

Rev. Fr. C. V. Ninan

Assistant Vicar

Parish Officers

Mr. M. P. Mathew

Trustee (Kaikkaran)

Mr. Suraj John

Secretary (Karyadarsi)

Ward Members

Ward	Member I	Member II
Kesavadasapuram	Mr. Pradeep Mathew	Mr. Shibi Benny
Muttada	Mr. K. P. Alexander	Mr. John Zacharia
Parottukonam	Mr. C. T. Mathew	Mr. Robin V. T.
Nalanchira	Mr. G. Mathai	Mr. Mathew Daniel
Mannanthala	Mr. P. V. Thomas	Mr. Kunjumon Geevarghese
Mannanthala North	Mr. Abraham Kalluvila	Mr. Koshy Vaidyan

Internal Auditors: Mr. Baby K. George · Mr. J. James

Previous Committee — 2025–26

Those who served our parish in the previous term

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Mr. M. P. Mathew

Kaikkaran

Mr. Suraj John

Karyadarsi

Mr. Biju Pothen Abraham

Ex-Officio

Ward	Member I	Member II
Kesavadasapuram	Sri. Pradeep Mathew	Sri. Ashok Isaac
Muttada	Sri. Benny Varghese	Sri. K. P. Alexander
Parottukonam	Sri. C. T. Mathew	Sri. Robin V. T.
Nalanchira	Sri. Mathew George	Sri. Sonay John
Mannanthala	Sri. P. V. Thomas	Sri. Kishore Mathew
Mannanthala North	Sri. Abraham Kalluvila	Sri. Varghese Daniel

Internal Auditors: Sri. Thomas Tharakan TJ · Sri. Jocose Panicker PI

Malankara Association & Diocesan Representatives

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I. C. Cherian, Inchapparayil

Sabha Managing Committee Member

C. M. Mathew Thevervelil

Diocesan Internal Auditor

Representatives:
I. C. Cherian · Abraham Kalluvila · Prakash Idiculla · Kishore Mathew

✦ Faith in Action ✦

Spiritual Organisations

Fellowship and ministry within our parish

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Our Ministries

Serving God and community together

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Sunday School

Every Sunday · 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Head Mistress: Smt. Leelamma MM

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Bala Samajam

Last Sunday of month · 10:45 am – 11:30 am

President: Dr. Ann M George

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Youth Forum

Every Sunday · 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Vice Presidents: Sri. Kishore Mathew, Smt. Kripa Elizabeth Santhosh

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Martha Mariyam Samajam

Every Sunday · 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Mandalam Secretary: Smt. Susan Thomas

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Nava Jyothi Moms

Meetings as scheduled

VP: Smt. Rachel K George

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Prarthana Yogam

Every Sunday · 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

General Convenor: Sri. Joseph VJ

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Suvishesha Sangam

Every Friday · 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Secretary (Karyadarsi): Smt. Elizabeth Thomas John

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St. Dionysius Orthodox Fellowship

Twice a month

Vice President: Sri. Liju Mathew

Secretary: Dr. Rajeev Abraham

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St. Joseph Orthodox Fellowship

Monthly — 1st Sunday

Vice President: Sri. Luis Mathew

Secretary: Sri. Baby K. George

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AddressSt. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church
Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram – 695015
Kerala, India

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Emailsmoscnalanchira25@gmail.com

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Phone

Vicar: 9447763824Trustee: 9447733936

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Office Hours

Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PMWeekdays: As per availability of Trustee

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Our Six Wards

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Kesavadasapuram

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Muttada

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Parottukonam

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Nalanchira

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Mannanthala

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Mannanthala North

St. Mary's OrthodoxSyrian Church

Nalanchira

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About Us

Church Leadership

Our History

The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church

The Koonan Kurishu Oath — 1653

Establishment of the Catholicate — 1912

Our Priests

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Our Priests

Current Priests

Former Vicars & Assistant Vicars

Parish Staff

Sextons

Managing Committee

Current Committee — 2026–27

Clergy

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Ward Members

Previous Committee — 2025–26

Malankara Association & Diocesan Representatives

Spiritual Organisations

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