Hosur, sharing a border with the State of Karnataka was one of the most backward and undeveloped parts of the country in Tamilnadu. It was only in the seventies that the Government of Tamilnadu decided to develop it into an industrial town. As a result of this initiative, several well known big companies set up their manufacturing units in Hosur. This also resulted in the setting up of hundreds of Medium, Small-Scale and Tiny industries in the area and Hosur came to occupy a prominent place in the industrial map of the country.

The industrial development of this place also brought in many Syrian Orthodox or Malankara Syrian Christians to Hosur in search of jobs and business opportunities. Many had come as early as 1979.

While most of the newcomers never had any intention of settling here, a few however decided to stick on. Of those who managed to make Hosur their new home, a majority of them started attending Sunday Services in churches of other denominations. Some of them would occasionally go to Syrian Orthodox Churches in Bangalore. Some would remember their Church only when they get to go to their native place. Then some souls forgot their ancestry and abandoned going to church altogether.

In the late nineties, a group of believers, prominent among them Mr. Saimon Samuel, Mr.Benzy Varghese, Mr.George Varkey, Mr. George Kutty, and Mr. Jelson realized the need to have a fellowship among the Malankara Syrian Christians in Hosur. They took the initiative to explore the possibility of finding an Achan to Celebrate Holy Qurbana at-least once a month in Hosur.

Their joy knew no bounds when The Almighty, who knows the heart of everyone, introduced Rev.Fr.Paulose Mangalath to them. Paulose Achan was already busy developing the Anagalapura Mission Centre at Bangalore. But despite his hectic schedules, he volunteered to celebrate the Holy Qurbana at Hosur except for the first Sunday of every month. This was the beginning.

The first Holy Qurbana at Hosur, was celebrated in a small rented shed belonging to Blossom Matriculation School on the 6th. January 2001. It was a memorable day in the lives of all those who attended. Things needed for the church service were brought from Bangalore by bus and carried by hand from the bus stop to Blossom School.

Paulose Achan had to travel more than 120 KM on his two-wheeler to come to Hosur and get back to Anagalapura. The number of persons attending the Sunday Service in those days was less, and there was no one in Hosur to assist Achan during the Church Service. But this did not diminish Achan’s enthusiasm. He took up the additional responsibility of bringing, so to say, a part of the congregation from Bangalore. The small congregation was named St.Gregorios Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church.

As the news about the ‘Malayalam Service’ spread, the church attendance improved. As a result, the idea of constructing a Church in Hosur was born. No one, including Paulose Achen, knew how the funds would be mobilized for this project, as the resources at their disposal were limited. But, they did not lose heart. They had an unshakable belief that God will show them a way.

A plot of land on the National Highway, in Moogandapalli, was identified and bought with the local contributions and valuable support of individuals from Jacobite Churches in Bangalore. The original idea was to use a portion of the land to construct a shopping complex and sell the shops to individuals. The idea was, such a project would ensure sufficient funds for the construction of the Church on the remaining land.

The support and encouragement extended by His Grace Thomas Mar Thimothios, the Metropolitan of the Bangalore Diocese for this project, is beyond words. The members of the Hosur Church will be grateful to him forever.

On the 14th. of September 2003, His Grace Thomas Mar Thimothios laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Church, at the newly acquired plot after celebrating Holy Qurbana at Hosur.

The Church would be part of the Mission Centre at Anagalapura. The initial building plan had provided for only two floors. The Church was to be on the top floor and ground floor planned for Mission Centre activities.

Just when the construction was about to begin, several hindrances cropped up. First, there was a delay in getting the approvals, and then came the boundary dispute with the owner of the adjacent plot. While these issues were being tackled, a major shock was in waiting. The soil test revealed that the site is a filled up agricultural pond.

As constructing a building on this site would require a ‘pile’ foundation, it was surely a challenge to find the extra money.

The decision was to construct a two-floor building according to the original proposal. It was purely on faith. The situation then became so hopeless; that at one point and it seemed that the project might have to be abandoned.

The Trust members gave their concurrence to Achen to proceed with the construction. A change made in the building plan, with the decision to add one more floor to the building and to house the Church space on the second floor. He was confident that it was God who was going to bring the resources for the project.

The building construction work would proceed only when there was an in-flow of funds. It will not be an exaggeration to say that Paulose Achan spent sleepless nights for months on end, trying to think of new and untapped sources to raise money.

While the construction was still in progress, and a full-fledged church getting ready on the second floor, arrangements were made on the first floor of the building, for conducting Service on Sundays.

Fr. Eldho John, who was involved actively with our church activities even before his ordination, had celebrated his "First Holy Qurbana" at our church.

The long time dream of the Hosur congregation to worship at their place was fulfilled on 31st. December 2008. It was a memorable occasion for all. Fr. John Ipe celebrated the Holy Qurbana in the new building on New Year’s Eve, ushering in a new era in the history of the Hosur Jacobite Church.

Without a doubt, the full credit for the implementation of this great project goes to our beloved Paulose Achan who never allowed himself to be discouraged under any circumstances. It will not be an exaggeration to place on record, that but for Achen’s untiring efforts, this church in Hosur would perhaps have materialized in some uncertain future or maybe never at all.

Today, St. Gregorios Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church and Mission Centre stands tall as a prominent landmark in the heart of Hosur. We now have regular service on all Sundays and feast days. The fact that steps are on to expand the Mission activities in Hosur is testimony to God’s abundant Grace.