Syriac Orthodox Divine Liturgy held at historic Kadamattom Church
OCP News Service
Syriac Orthodox Church in India (Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All East)- 7/12/13
Wikipage of Kadamattom Church:
India/Kerala: Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the historic St George Church of Kadamattom by His Beatitude Abune Baselios Thomas I (Catholicos and Metropolitan Trustee – Primate of the Syriac Orthodox Church in India).
The Kadamattom Church is one of the ancient Churches in India. It is believed that the Church was established in 9th Century AD., but there is no concrete evidence on the exact year. Some records points out that the church was constructed in 865 AD.
This church is also the final resting place of ‘Kadamattathu Kathanar’ or Priest of Kadamattam who is believed to have supernatural powers.
The Church is still under dispute between Syriac Orthodox Church and Indian Malankara Orthodox Church regarding its ownership. Liturgy and worship is organized by the hierarchy and faithful both Churches.
Source:
Independent
