St. George Jacobite Syrian Church Cherai | |
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Location | Cherai, India |
Denomination | Jacobite Syrian Christian Church |
Tradition | Syriac, Malayalam |
History | |
Founded | 1871 |
Dedication | Saint George |
Administration | |
Diocese | Cochin diocese |
Clergy | |
Vicar(s) | Fr. Johns Abraham Perumpilly |
St. George Jacobite Syrian Church located in Cherai, Ernakulam district of Kerala, is a historical parish of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, known locally as Cherai CheriyaPally. [1] [2]
St. George Jacobite Syrian Cathedral, Cherai is believed to have been established on 12 October 1871, by a few members who separated from St. Mary's Jacobite Church in Cherai. The first Holy Eucharist (Holy Qurbona) in this church was celebrated by Fr. M C Yakub Kathanar, the son of Avira Chacko, who had bought the land with granted permission of Kingdom of Cochin. On October 12, 1901 a new church was consecrated by Geevarghese Gregorios of Parumala. [1] [3]
The major altar is dedicated to Saint George, patron saint of the church; Saint Mary Mother of God, and Saint John the Baptist. [1]
St. George Jacobite Syrian Church Cherai | |
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Location | Cherai, India |
Denomination | Jacobite Syrian Christian Church |
Tradition | Syriac, Malayalam |
History | |
Founded | 1871 |
Dedication | Saint George |
Administration | |
Diocese | Cochin diocese |
Clergy | |
Vicar(s) | Fr. Johns Abraham Perumpilly |
St. George Jacobite Syrian Church located in Cherai, Ernakulam district of Kerala, is a historical parish of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, known locally as Cherai CheriyaPally. [1] [2]
St. George Jacobite Syrian Cathedral, Cherai is believed to have been established on 12 October 1871, by a few members who separated from St. Mary's Jacobite Church in Cherai. The first Holy Eucharist (Holy Qurbona) in this church was celebrated by Fr. M C Yakub Kathanar, the son of Avira Chacko, who had bought the land with granted permission of Kingdom of Cochin. On October 12, 1901 a new church was consecrated by Geevarghese Gregorios of Parumala. [1] [3]
The major altar is dedicated to Saint George, patron saint of the church; Saint Mary Mother of God, and Saint John the Baptist. [1]