St. George Jacobite Syrian Cathedral, Karingachira

Karingachira St. George's Jacobite Syrian Church of Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, established in 722 AD (Makaram 13), is one of the ancient churches of the Syriac Orthodox Church. St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ is the founder of the ancient church in India. Christian writers and historians from the 4th century refer to the evangelistic work of Apostle Thomas in India, and the Indian Christians ascribe the origin of their church to the labours of the apostle in the 1st century.[1][2]

St. George Cathedral, Karingachira
St. George Jacobite Syrian Cathedral
(Global Georgian Pilgrim Center) Karingachira
Front view of Karingachira Cathedral
LocationCochin, Kerala
CountryIndia
DenominationSyriac Orthodox
Websitewww.stgeorgecathedral.in
History
StatusMinor Basilica
Founded722 AD
DedicationSaint George, Saint Mary, John the Baptist
Relics heldBaselios Yeldo
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeMalankara Church
Administration
DioceseCochin Diocese
Clergy
Bishop(s)Gregorios Joseph

The church is located near Hill Palace, Thripunitura, Kochi. The church is named after Saint George. The Katthanar (Vicar) of Karingachira was considered the representative of the Nasarani community of the erstwhile Cochin State. During athachamayam, the Katthanar representing the Nasranis, along with Nettur Thangal (representing the Muslims), and Chembil Valia Arayan (representing the fisher folk) accompanied the Maharaja of Cochin State.[3][4][1][2]

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References

  1. "History of Karingachira Church". www.stgeorgecathedral.in. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  2. "St. George's Cathedral, Karingachira". www.syriacorthodoxresources.org. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  3. "ca88亚卅城手机入口首页-亚州城ca88手机版". www.athachamayam.com.
  4. Staff Reporter (26 November 2016). "A narrative of thousand years of Thripunithura" via www.thehindu.com.
  5. "Vettikunnel". www.vettikunnel.com.

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