St.Gregorios IOC, Swindon is a parish declared under the Diocese of UK-Europe and Africa of the Indian (Malankara) Orthodox Syrian Church. The diocese is acting as the umbrella organization for various Indian Orthodox parishes in the UK, Rest of Europe and African Continent. To cater the spiritual needs of the community, the Holy Episcopal Synod and Managing Committee of the church had recommended forming a Diocese for the geographical region of UK, Rest of Europe and African Continent. In May 2009, Catholicos and Malankara Metropolitan- Supreme head of the Church declared the new diocese – Diocese of UK Europe and Africa and appointed Dr. Mathews Mar Thimothios as the Diocesan Metropolitan. Though vast majority of the members of the diocese is residing in the UK, by considering the geographical span of the diocese, for better functioning the Diocese has been divided into three regions, UK, Rest of Europe and Africa.
Diocese Address:
Malankara House,
35 Hennman Close,
Swindon,
SN254ZW, UK
