St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is a parish of the American Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of India. The Church was founded by St. Thomas, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ in A.D. 52. The parish was established on April 26, 1978, in Evanston, Illinois. In 1984 the Church moved to its present location in Oak Park, Illinois. Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Aroopala served as the first vicar of the parish. He was followed by Rev. Fr. K. G. Daniel and Rev. Fr. M. K. Thomas.

St. Gregorios Orthodox Church provides opportunities for people to worship God. When we come into the presence of our merciful God, we become aware of our sinfulness and ask forgiveness from Him. Our worship consists of praise, thanksgiving, confession, petition, reading of the Scriptures, and dedication. The Holy Eucharist is offered every Sunday, and all the faithful are encouraged to take part in it. 

The Church also provides its members opportunities for fellowship, study, and service. After the Holy Qurbana, people usually get together in the basement of the Church for fellowship. We have occasional family night get-togethers.
On special occasions lunches are served after the Holy Eucharist. Prayer meetings are held regularly in the homes of our members.

Sunday School
(8;45 - 9:45 AM)

Morning Prayer
(9:00 - 9:45 AM)

Holy Qurbana
(9:45 - 11:45 AM)

They study the Bible, traditions, and faith of the Orthodox Church. The Church also emphasizes the importance of including Orthodox Christian values in its members. Caring for the poor and the disadvantaged has always been the concern of the Church.

We have a very active Marthamariam Vanitha Samajam (Women's Society). Members are actually involved in providing a spiritual atmosphere in the Church. Our dedicated Sunday School teachers are involved in teaching our children the  Bible, faith, church history, traditions and values of the Orthodox Church. Our youth group is very active in Church affairs. They get together for worship, study and service.

We regularly organize retreats and evangelistic meetings. We participate in the activities of the Ecumenical Council of Kerala Churches in Chicago and the Kerala Clergy Fellowship of Chicago. 

If you are looking for a church that is orthodox in doctrine, orthodox in worship, orthodox in values, come to St. Gregorios Orthodox Church in Oak Park.