Kattachira Church
Global Marian Pilgrim Center. Kattachira | |
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Location | Bharanikkavu, Kerala |
Denomination | Jacobite Syrian Christian Church |
Tradition | Syriac, Malayalam |
Administration | |
Diocese | Kollam 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. This church has been the reported site of a miracle.
Holy Miracle
Since October 21, 2009, Aromatic oil, resembling tears, has been observed pouring out from the sacred eyes of Saint Mary in a flex photograph placed inside the chapel .Although this Aromatic oil, with a heavenly fragrance, has been repeatedly wiped away, it’s continuously flowing out of this photograph. [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 Holy Cross placed near the photo and the Apostolic Bull of His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas. [3]
Global Marian Pilgrim center
His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas declared the chapel as a Global Marian Pilgrim Centre at November 2009. [4]
Apostolic Visit
The Patriarch of the Syrian Orthodox Church Ignatius Aphrem II visited on church at February 15 2015. His Holiness has offered insence prayer and attended a public function and deived a Holy Speech. [5]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Miracle at kattachira church. - YouTube". M.youtube.com. 2009-10-25. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
- ↑ "Kattachira St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Chapel near Kayamkulam". Syriacchristianity.info. 2009-10-30. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "‘Great expectations of peace initiative’". The Hindu. 2015-02-15. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
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