Kattachira Church

Global Marian Pilgrim Center. Kattachira
Location India 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. 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]

References

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

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