St. Basil Malankara Orthodox Church

St. Basil Malankara Orthodox Church is a Malayali religious institution in Franklin Square, New York serving the Kerala community and preserving Kerala Christian traditions for local Malayalis. Located in the heart of Nassau County on Long Island, this church provides a spiritual home where Malayali families can worship in their native Malayalam language while maintaining the ancient liturgical traditions of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church that have been passed down through generations in Kerala.

The church offers Holy Qurbana and prayer services conducted in Malayalam with traditional Syriac elements, sacraments including baptism, matrimony, and holy unction, Sunday School programs for children to learn about Kerala Christian heritage, and active community organizations such as MGOCSM, Martha Mariam Samajam, and other spiritual groups. As part of the Northeast American Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, St. Basil provides pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and celebrates all major feast days according to the Kerala Christian calendar, creating a familiar worship environment for families from Kerala.

For Malayali families seeking authentic Kerala Christian worship without language barriers, St. Basil offers the cultural comfort of Malayalam services and the community connection of worshiping alongside fellow Keralites. The church understands Kerala cultural customs and provides a welcoming space where families can practice their faith while passing sacred traditions to the next generation. Contact the church to learn about service times, community programs, and upcoming celebrations.