Archive · 27 Nov 2025
St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church Celebrates 75 Years
St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church in Secunderabad is celebrating 75 years of Orthodox worship.
The church was originally built in 1865 by the British as a place of worship for soldiers.
After India's independence, it was given to the Syrian Christian community.
The church was rebuilt in 2005 and is now a spiritual center for Malayalis in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
The celebrations will include various community service initiatives, medical camps, and cultural events.
The church is known for bringing together different Christian denominations and is visited by many Malayalis, including nursing students and staff from Kerala.
The Jubilee theme is 'Ecumenism and Charity,' reflecting the church's values.
St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church in Secunderabad is celebrating 75 years of Orthodox worship, beginning this Sunday.
The church was originally built in 1865 by the British and later taken over by the Syrian Christian community after India's independence.
The current church structure was consecrated in 2005 and houses holy relics of St. Gregorios of Parumala and St. Dionysius of Vattasseril.
The year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations will feature ecumenical and charitable programs, including medical camps, a youth sports meet, and a musical evening.
The church is a spiritual center for Malayalis in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, bringing together members of the Mar Thoma, Orthodox, and CSI churches.
- Who
- St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church, Malayalam congregations in Hyderabad and Secunderabad
- What
- Celebration of 75th anniversary of Orthodox worship
- When
- Year-long celebrations beginning this Sunday
- Where
- Secunderabad, Hyderabad
- Why
- To commemorate the establishment of the parish in 1951 and honor its legacy of ecumenism and faith
- Church Name
- St. Andrew’s Orthodox Valiyapally
- Location
- Secunderabad, Hyderabad
- Original Construction Year
- 1865
- Parish Establishment Year
- 1951
- Jubilee Theme
- Ecumenism and Charity
- Notable Relics
- St. Gregorios of Parumala, St. Dionysius of Vattasseril
- First Vicar
- Rev Fr K.K. Mathews
- Jubilee Inauguration Date
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)