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 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 |
History
editSt. 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]
Altars
editThe major altar is dedicated to Saint George, patron saint of the church; Saint Mary Mother of God, and Saint John the Baptist.[1]
Gallery
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Front View of St. George Church, Cherai -
Pasonage of St. George Church Cherai -
Side view of St. George Church, Cherai -
Side view of St. George Church, Cherai -
Stone cross and St. George Church, Cherai
References
edit- ^ a b c "Cherai Cheriapally". www.syriacchristianity.info.
- ^ "Jacobite Syrian Christian Church Kochi Diocese". www.kochidiocesejsc.com.
- ^ "Historical Buildings in Pallippuram". www.muziristourism.org/.