St. George Jacobite Syrian Church, Cherai

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
LocationCherai, India
DenominationJacobite Syrian Christian Church
TraditionSyriac, Malayalam
History
Founded1871
DedicationSaint George
Administration
DioceseCochin diocese
Clergy
Vicar(s)Fr. Johns Abraham Perumpilly

History

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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]

Altars

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The major altar is dedicated to Saint George, patron saint of the church; Saint Mary Mother of God, and Saint John the Baptist.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Cherai Cheriapally". www.syriacchristianity.info.
  2. ^ "Jacobite Syrian Christian Church Kochi Diocese". www.kochidiocesejsc.com.
  3. ^ "Historical Buildings in Pallippuram". www.muziristourism.org/.