Kattachira Church

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Global Marian Pilgrim Center. Kattachira
File:Bava Kattachira.jpg
LocationIndia Bharanikkavu, Kerala
DenominationJacobite Syrian Christian Church
TraditionSyriac, Malayalam
Administration
DioceseKollam diocese
Clergy
Vicar(s)Rev. Fr. Roy George

The Kattachira Church, Kattachira Chapel or Global Marian Pilgrim Center Kattachira is a Jacobite Syrian Christian Church at Kayamkulam in Alappuzha District, Kerala. It was claimed that a miracle had taken place there.

Claimed miracle

Since October 21, 2009, aromatic oil resembling tears, has been observed pouring out from the eyes of Saint Mary in a flex photograph placed inside the chapel. It is said that, although this oil is repeatedly wiped away, it continues to flow. [1][2]

Moreover, since November 21, 2009 aromatic oil has also been observed emerging from the Holy Qurbono Taksa held in the Altar of Chapel. Similar oil has also been observed flowing from the Cross placed near the photo and the Apostolic Bull of Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas. [3]

Global Marian Pilgrim center

Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas declared the chapel as a Global Marian Pilgrim Centre in November 2009. [4]

Apostolic visit

The Patriarch of the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch Ignatius Aphrem II visited the church in February 15 2015, offered incense prayer. attended a public function and delivered a Holy Speech. [5]

Gallery

References

  1. ^ "Kattachira chapel developing as a major pilgrim centre | Indian Orthodox Herald - Breaking Catholicate, Malankara, Indian Orthodox Church News And Doctrinal Information". Orthodoxherald.com. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  2. ^ "Miracle at kattachira church. - YouTube". M.youtube.com. 2009-10-25. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  3. ^ "Kattachira St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Chapel near Kayamkulam". Syriacchristianity.info. 2009-10-30. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  4. ^ Father Theodosius (2010-01-07). "St. Mary the Protectress: Miracle blessed Kattachira Chapel to attain Global Marian Centre status". Stmaryprotectress.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  5. ^ "'Great expectations of peace initiative'". The Hindu. 2015-02-15. Retrieved 2016-01-31.

External links

  1. Official Facebook Page Of Kattachira Church
  2. Official Website Of Kattachira Church