St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Dadar, Mumbai

St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral is a stone church building located at a major street intersection in the Dadar district of Mumbai. The structure functions as the principal place of worship for the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Bombay.

The cathedral was consecrated in 1951 by Catholicos Baselios Geevarghese II, establishing the first Malankara Orthodox parish in Mumbai. It later became central to the founding of the Bombay Diocese in 1976, marking an important development for Orthodox Christianity in western India.

The cathedral showcases the traditions of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, bringing together practices rooted in Kerala Christian heritage with the local context of Mumbai. Visitors can observe the distinctive liturgical customs and architectural choices that reflect this blend of ancient Eastern Christian tradition adapted to an Indian setting.

The cathedral hosts regular religious services and welcomes visitors to observe the worship traditions practiced within its walls. Being located at a busy street intersection in Dadar makes it accessible by local public transport connections.

This cathedral served as the foundation for establishing the Bombay Diocese in 1976, marking a new chapter for Orthodox Christianity in western India.

GPS coordinates: 19.01337,72.84696

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20