Our Foundation
St. Mary’s Orthodox School is run by the St. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church Society, Kanpur. The Orthodox Church is a part of worldwide Christendom. The indigenous and ancient community of Orthodox Christians traces its origin to the arrival of St. Thomas, one of the disciples of Christ, in A.D. 52.
St. Mary, the Mother of Lord Jesus Christ, is the patron saint of the school. The school is a minority institution established under the minority rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution.
Our Journey Through the Decades
Foundation Stone Laid
St. Mary’s Orthodox School was established by the St. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church Society in Kanpur, with a vision to provide quality education rooted in Christian values.
CISCE Affiliation Granted
The school received affiliation from the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, elevating its academic standards to a national level.
ISC (Class XII) Programme Launched
The Senior Secondary programme was introduced, offering Science and Commerce streams to prepare students for higher education and competitive exams.
Modern Infrastructure Expansion
State-of-the-art science labs, computer labs and Robotics Lab were added to enhance the learning environment.
47 Years of Excellence
Today, St. Mary’s Orthodox School stands as one of Kanpur’s most respected institutions with 1400+ students, 70+ faculty members and a legacy of 100% board results.
Our Faith, Our Strength
The school derives its moral and spiritual foundation from the Orthodox Christian tradition — a tradition that values humility, scholarship, service and integrity. These values are woven into every aspect of school life, from the classroom to the playground.