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 | 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- 1 2 3 "Cherai Cheriapally". www.syriacchristianity.info. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Jacobite Syrian Christian Church Kochi Diocese". www.kochidiocesejsc.com.
- ↑ "Historical Buildings in Pallippuram". www.muziristourism.org/.