St. Andrew’s Orthodox Valiapally, Secuderabad

First Liturgical Service
1939: Congregation, Celebrant: Rev Fr TI Joseph
1951: Parish formed

Parish Established: 01 April 1992

Church Consecration
13 Mar 2005: Celebrants: HG Thomas Mar Thimothios, HG Dr Stephanos Mar Thevodosios,
HG Geevarghese Mar Coorilose, HG Dr Yakoob Mar Irenaios

Parish Declarations
1992: Declared as an independent Parish
2005: Declared as Valiyapally

Renovations/Events
The old Scottish Church was demolished in 2002 and constructed a new Church

Cross Tower/Parsonage/Parish Hall
1994: Initial Parsonage constructed and modified with first floor in 2002
2002: St. Mary’s Cross Tower
2005: A Parish Hall was established at the Cellars of the Church

2019: Building completed with Church office and guest suite in the Ground floor,
Parsonage of the vicar on the first floor and housing for the sexton in the second floor

Cemetery
2021: At Chikkatimamidi, Bommalaramaram Village, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri with
ownership of 1.13 acres along with other parishes of total 3.38 acres

New Parishes Formed
1986: St. Marys Orthodox Church, Chandanagar
2000: St. George Orthodox Church, Jeedimetla

Institutions/Mission Activities
St. Andrews Orthodox Church School, Machabolaram, Secunderabad