Church profile
St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church · Thonotosassa, FL
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About this church
St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Thonotosassa begins Sunday prayers at 8:45 a.m., followed by Holy Qurbana at 9:30. Sunday School meets after the liturgy, so families can remain at the church rather than making a separate trip. Its eleven-teacher program uses a curriculum centered on the Bible, Orthodox doctrine, traditions, prayer, worship, and discussion. The congregation belongs to the Malankara Orthodox Syrian tradition and carries the name of St. Gregorios of Parumala. Visitors unfamiliar with Holy Qurbana can contact the parish before attending for guidance about the service and Communion practice.
The Tampa-area congregation was organized on November 4, 1989, by Malankara Orthodox Syrian Christian families. Its history records regular Holy Qurbana at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church's parish hall beginning in 1990 before the community acquired land and developed its own church home. Today, parish life extends beyond Sunday through MGOCSM for young people, Marth Mariam Samajam for women, home prayer gatherings, and the Sunday School. Administration coordinates these spiritual organizations alongside worship and pastoral care. A first visit works best as one continuous Sunday morning: arrive before prayers, stay for the 9:30 Eucharistic liturgy, and allow additional time afterward if children will attend class. Because the published schedule does not state when Sunday School ends, families should confirm pickup timing directly.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official worship page, Sunday prayers and Holy Qurbana schedule · Official church-history page, 1989 organization, early worship location, land, a · Official Sunday School page, class timing, teachers, curriculum, prayer, and dis · Official administration page, parish governance and coordinated spiritual organi
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Ministries and visitor notes
- Sunday School — after Holy Qurbana; ending time not published
Location
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9505 E Fowler Ave
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