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{{Infobox church
| name = Global Marian Pilgrim Center. Kattachira
| name = Global Marian Pilgrim Center. Kattachira
| image = Bava Kattachira.jpg
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| caption =
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| dedication = [[Saint Mary]]
| dedication = [[Saint Mary]]
| founded date =
| founded date =
| vicar = Rev. Fr. Roy George
| vicar = Roy George
| denomination = [[Jacobite Syrian Christian Church]]
| denomination = [[Jacobite Syrian Christian Church]]
| diocese = Kollam diocese
| diocese = Kollam diocese
| tradition = [[Syriac language|Syriac]], [[Malayalam]]
| tradition = [[Syriac language|Syriac]], [[Malayalam]]
| location = {{flagicon|India}} [[Bharanikkavu]], [[Kerala]]
| location = {{flagicon|India}} [[Bharanikkavu]], [[Kerala]]
| coordinates =
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| website = https://www.jscnews.com
| website = https://www.jscnews.com
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Kattachira is a church in the Kollam Diocese of the [[Jacobite Syrian Christian Church]]. In this church, aromatic oil flowed from the Icon of the [[Mary, mother of Jesus|Mother of God]].
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. Some of them confusing about '''Kattachira Valiyapally''' and '''kattachira Chapel Church'''. When there is two churches in Kattachira.


== Claimed miracle ==
== 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orthodoxherald.com/2010/07/24/kattachira-chapel-developing-as-a-major-pilgrim-centre/ |title=Kattachira chapel developing as a major pilgrim centre &#124; Indian Orthodox Herald - Breaking Catholicate, Malankara, Indian Orthodox Church News And Doctrinal Information |website=Orthodoxherald.com |date= |accessdate=2016-01-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwLlhRaY5k8 |title=Miracle at kattachira church. - YouTube |website=M.youtube.com |date=2009-10-25 |accessdate=2016-01-31}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orthodoxherald.com/2010/07/24/kattachira-chapel-developing-as-a-major-pilgrim-centre/ |title=Kattachira chapel developing as a major pilgrim centre &#124; Indian Orthodox Herald - Breaking Catholicate, Malankara, Indian Orthodox Church News And Doctrinal Information |website=Orthodoxherald.com |access-date=2016-01-31|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221111400/http://www.orthodoxherald.com/2010/07/24/kattachira-chapel-developing-as-a-major-pilgrim-centre/|archive-date=2016-02-21}}</ref>


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 [[Christian cross|Cross]] placed near the photo and the Apostolic Bull of Moran Mor [[Ignatius Zakka I Iwas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syriacchristianity.info/Photos/KattachiraStMarysChapel_Oct09/index.html |title=Kattachira St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Chapel near Kayamkulam |website=Syriacchristianity.info |date=2009-10-30 |accessdate=2016-01-31}}</ref>
More aromatic oil has been observed emerging from the [[Holy Qurbono]] Taksa held in the [[Altar]] of Chapel. Similar oil has also been observed flowing from the [[Christian cross|Cross]] placed near the photo and the Apostolic Bull of Moran Mor [[Ignatius Zakka I Iwas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syriacchristianity.info/Photos/KattachiraStMarysChapel_Oct09/index.html |title=Kattachira St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Chapel near Kayamkulam |website=Syriacchristianity.info |date=2009-10-30 |access-date=2016-01-31}}</ref>

== History ==
The history of Kattachira Church is as follows. The Malankara Jacobite Syrian believers originally in Kattanam Church, who remained loyal to the Apostolic Throne of Antioch, needed a new place of worship when an issue brought out by the Indian Orthodox occurred at Kattanam parish, leaving it closed.


== Global Marian Pilgrim center ==
== Global Marian Pilgrim center ==
Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas declared the chapel as a '''Global Marian Pilgrim Centre''' in November 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=Father Theodosius |url=http://stmaryprotectress.blogspot.in/2010/01/miracle-blessed-kattachira-chapel-to.html?m=1 |title=St. Mary the Protectress: Miracle blessed Kattachira Chapel to attain Global Marian Centre status |website=Stmaryprotectress.blogspot.in |date=2010-01-07 |accessdate=2016-01-31}}</ref>
The Patriarch [[Ignatius Zakka I]] declared the chapel as a '''Global Marian Pilgrim Centre''' in November 2009.


== Apostolic visit ==
== Apostolic visit ==
The Patriarch of the [[Syriac 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/great-expectations-of-peace-initiative/article6897989.ece |title=‘Great expectations of peace initiative’ |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=2015-02-15 |accessdate=2016-01-31}}</ref>
The Patriarch of the [[Syriac 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/great-expectations-of-peace-initiative/article6897989.ece |title='Great expectations of peace initiative' |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=2015-02-15 |access-date=2016-01-31}}</ref>

==Gallery==

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== References ==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:41, 26 April 2023

Global Marian Pilgrim Center. Kattachira
LocationIndia Bharanikkavu, Kerala
DenominationJacobite Syrian Christian Church
TraditionSyriac, Malayalam
Websitehttps://www.jscnews.com
History
DedicationSaint Mary
Administration
DioceseKollam diocese
Clergy
Vicar(s)Roy George

Kattachira is a church in the Kollam Diocese of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church. In this church, aromatic oil flowed from the Icon of the Mother of God.

Claimed miracle

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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]

More aromatic oil has 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.[2]

History

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The history of Kattachira Church is as follows. The Malankara Jacobite Syrian believers originally in Kattanam Church, who remained loyal to the Apostolic Throne of Antioch, needed a new place of worship when an issue brought out by the Indian Orthodox occurred at Kattanam parish, leaving it closed.

Global Marian Pilgrim center

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The Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I declared the chapel as a Global Marian Pilgrim Centre in November 2009.

Apostolic visit

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The Patriarch of the Syriac 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.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Kattachira chapel developing as a major pilgrim centre | Indian Orthodox Herald - Breaking Catholicate, Malankara, Indian Orthodox Church News And Doctrinal Information". Orthodoxherald.com. Archived from the original on 2016-02-21. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  2. ^ "Kattachira St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Chapel near Kayamkulam". Syriacchristianity.info. 2009-10-30. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  3. ^ "'Great expectations of peace initiative'". The Hindu. 2015-02-15. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
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