St. Mary's Malankara Orthodox Church

About this church

St. Mary's Orthodox Valiyapally in Farmers Branch is a Malankara Orthodox Syrian congregation whose Sunday parish hours run from 8:30 a.m. to noon; Tuesday parish hours are 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. The church's worship life centers on prayer, Holy Qurbana, the sacraments, the lectionary, and the feast-and-fast calendar. Visitors should consult the current church calendar for the exact liturgical sequence within those hours.

The parish traces its faith tradition to the ancient St. Thomas Christian community of India and welcomes families into a growing Orthodox congregation in North Texas. Sunday School, women's fellowship, Orthodox Christian Youth Movement, FOCUS, and college-student ministry preserve faith, language, culture, and service across generations. The site publishes worship resources, parish history, clergy information, prayer requests, and facility details in both an American and Malayalam cultural context. A first-time visitor should arrive before the 8:30 Sunday opening, expect a longer liturgical morning than a one-hour service, and contact the parish when seeking Communion guidance or the schedule for a feast day.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Parish welcome, mission, ministries, and worship resources · Worship and liturgical calendar · Malankara Orthodox identity · Address and parish hours

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Holy Qurbana, feasts, and special prayers — see current church calendar

Location