Karingachira church declared cathedral by Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I

Tripunithura – Patriarch of Antioch Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I declared Karingachira St. George Jacobite Syrian Church as the cathedral of Kochi diocese recently, as part of the historic synod that was held there.

‘‘This is the first church in Kochi diocese to be upgraded as a cathedral,’’ said Kochi diocese head Joseph Mar Gregorios. Also, this is the parent worship place of many churches including Tripunithura Nadamel Church, Kadungamangalam Church, Varikkoli Church, Kanyattu Nirappu Church, Veloor Church and Vennikkulam Church. The chapels like Kakkadu, Ambalamugal and Kureekkadu will also come under the control of Karingachira Church.

This historic and religious place, which attracts thousands of devotees irrespective of their caste, was the first church in Malankara Sabha to be upgraded as a cathedral.