St.Mary's Church Meenangadi
St. Mary's Church Meenangadi | |
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EAE St. Mary's Soonoro Church Meenangadi | |
St. Mary's Church Meenangadi Location in Kerala, India | |
11°39′33.38″N 76°10′3.44″E / 11.6592722°N 76.1676222°E | |
Location |
Meenangadi (Post), Wayanad District, Kerala |
Country | India |
Denomination | Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church |
Tradition | Syriac Orthodox |
Website | http://www.stmaryssoonorochurch.com/ |
History | |
Founded | 1958 |
Relics held | Holy Soonoro(Holy Girdle Of St.Mary), Relics of Patriarch H.H Ignatius Elias III |
Administration | |
Diocese | E.A.E Arch Diocese |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | H.G Markose Mor Chrysostomos (Metropolitan oF EAE Arch Diocese) |
Vicar(s) | Rev Fr. Jacob Thomas |
E.A.E St. Mary's Soonoro Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Pilgrim Church Meenangadi (Malayalam: സെന്റ് മേരീസ് ‘സൂനോറോ’ തീര്ത്ഥാടന കേന്ദ്രം മീനങ്ങാടി), is a Jacobite Syrian Christian Church[1] located at the heart of Wayanad district in Meenangadi, and a divine destination for pilgrimages of all religions. The Church is under E.A.E Arch Diocese,(Malayalam: പൗരസ്ത്യ സുവിശേഷ സമാജം) [2] the first missionary association of Syriac Orthodox Church, under direct control of H.H Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch Of the Syriac Orthodox Church.[3] In 2006, the church was elevated to the status of Marian Pilgrim Center and in 2008 church celebrated its Golden Jubilee and is the first church which started 8 Day Lent in association with the birth of St.Mary in Malabar.
Feasts
- February 1 – Commemorative of the Foundation Day of the Church
- February 2 - Commemoration of Ignatius Elias III
- April Feast – Commemoration of St. George
- August 15 – Virgin Mary's Ascension Day
- September 8 – Feast of the Virgin Mary's birth – Thousands attend the annual 8-day celebration, known as Ettunombu Perunnal
- November -Commemoration of Gheevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala(Parumala Thirumeni (Bishop of Parumala) or Chathuruthiyil Kochu Thirumeni)
- Mor Basil Chapel,Mepperikunnu-Commemoration of Baselios Yeldo
History
The Jacobite Syrian Christian families from Travancore, especially from Kothamangalam, Perumbavoor and Muvattupuzha migrated to Wayanad[4] in the early 1950s. Creating an Altar of peace, a harmony of love and an independent Church at Meenangadi was the dream of a few at that time. The forefathers of church under the leadership of K. O. Varghese Kaniyampadikkal, Varghese Ambhazhatinamkudi, A. Y. Markose, Kuriaykose Kollamkudiyil, Adukalil David, Cholayil Ishaqe, Adakkaravayalil Kuriyakose took the initiative to build the church on the land donated by K. O. Varghese and Foundation Stone Laying Koodasha was held on February 2, 1958. The first Qurbana (Holy Mass) was celebrated by the first Vicar Malphono Naseeho, Very Rev. Athunkal Geevarghese Corepiscoppa (Founder of Evangelical Association Of the East). In 1974 H. G. Geevarghese Mor Gregorious Perumbalil(perumbally thirumeni), H. B. Thomas Mor Dhivanyasos (Baselios Thomas I)[5] arrived to the church and conducted Koodhasha of the Shrine in 54th mile under the name of St.Mary. In 1976 youth association was started in the church. In 1982 there was grand welcoming for the Apostolic Visit[6] of Patriarch Of Antioch Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas[7] to church with Baselios Paulose II Bhava. Late Lamented H. G. Poulose Mor Athanasius Kadavil (Kadavil Thirumeni) and H. G. Geevarghese Mor Polycarpos thirumeni the metropolitan of EAE also supported the church. Late Lamented Baselios Paulose II Catholicose visited the church frequently and Gifted Holy Soonoro based on the committee headed by vicar Rev Fr. V.V Andrayose and secretary K.V. Sunny Kaniyampadikkal & trustee Elias Panakkal and installed on April 28th 1991 and Relics of Ignatius Elias III to the Church which was installed by H. G. Geevarghese Mor Polycarpus Metropolitan.[8]
Sub Organisations
- Mor Basil Chapel,Mepperikunnu
- St. Mary's Sunday School under M.J.S.S.A (Malankara Jacobite Syrian Sunday School Association)[9]
- Mor Ignatius Youth Association
- Mor Baselios Charitable Trust
- Marthamariam Women's Movement
Relics Held
Holy Soonoro ( Holy Girdle Of St.Mary)
According to Orthodox Church tradition, the Virgin Mary died in the presence of all apostles except Thomas the Apostle. At the time of the assumption, Thomas was in India and he returned to Jerusalem and travelled on the sky by the help of Holy Spirit to attend the assumption of Mary. But he was late in arriving and the saint visualised that Mary's body was taken by the Angels. At that time St.Thomas could reach there. Thomas had doubtful nature. In order to convince others he requested to Mary to give him any sign of her for her memory and remembrance. Then a chariot stopped in the air and Mary gifted her girdle to Thomas. Then he showed this girdle to other disciples of Jesus and convinced them. He took this soonoro(girdle) on his journey. A lot of miracles have happened since then by touching or even seeing this girdle. St.Thomas and the people believed its power. Gradually it was taken to Şanlıurfa, then it kept in a church in Homs in Syria. Supposing that he was seeing her soul and received blessing and Holy girdle from Virgin mary. This is the one of the Important incident, Which is not written in the bible. The original girdle is a relic belonging to Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt and it is scientifically proved.[10][11]
Saint Thomas apostle kept holy belt with his, After he died as a martyr in Mylapore, the body of Thomas apostle and relics are kept in India. In 394 AD, The holy girdle moved from India to uraha. In the Syriac history of Şanlıurfa(The city has been known by many names in history: Ուռհա Uṙha in Armenian, ܐܘܪܗܝ Urhai in Syriac, ره, الرها, Ar-Ruhā in Arabic and Ορρα, Orrha in Greek (also Ορροα, Orrhoa).), it is mentioned that on August 22, 705. It was a Greek era.[12] and established in Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt. This church is also known as holy girdle of church (or)The Church of the Lady of the Girdle .The supreme head Ignatius Aphrem I Barsoum Patriarch of Antioch studied about some manuscripts and Garshunian book containing stories and speeches send by the people of Homs in 1852. The archbishop of Homs ordered to renovate the church. On 20 July 1953 A.D, The Holy Girdle discovered from the Altar Of church by Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem I Barsoum and the presence of His Eminence Alexandros, the Greek Orthodox bishop of Homs, Syria. This Holy Girdle is considered as one of the most important relic in Syrian Orthodox Church. [13][14]
Relics of Patriarch H.H Ignatius Elias III
Mor Ignatius Elias III (died February 13, 1932) was the 119th Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch from 1917 to 1932. H.H is buried at the monastery of Manjanikkara Dayara in Kerala,[15] India, where there is a considerable number of Syriac Orthodox Christians. The monastery is now a pilgrim site for Syriac Orthodox Christians.The church also holds the sacred relics of St. Elias Third.[16]
Memorable Personalities
L.L H.H Ignatius Jacob III Patriarch of Antioch & All East.
L.L H.H Ignatius Zakka I Iwas Patriarch of Antioch & All East.
L.L H.B Baselios Paulose II (1914-1996) was the second Catholicos/Maphrian of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
L.L H.E Mor Yulios Elias Qoro (1881-1962),Third Patriarchal Delegate to Malankara(Approved Order To Built The Church).
L.L H.G. Dr. Mor Athanasius Paulose (Kadavil II)(Metropolitan of E.A.E Arch Diocese)
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L.L H.G Polycarpose Geevarghese (Metropolitan of E.A.E Arch Diocese)
L.L H.G Geevarghese Mor Gregorious Perumbalil(perumbally thirumeni)
L.L H.E Yuhanon Mor Philoxenos Valiya Thirumeni,Bishop Emeritus of Malabar Diocese
H.B Baselios Thomas I,Catholicos/Maphrian of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
H.E Markose Mor Chrysostomos,(Metropolitan of E.A.E Arch Diocese)
L.L Very.Rev Malphono Naseeho Athungal Coreppiscoppa(First Vicar & Founder of the Church)
L.L Rev.Fr. Dr.Philip Pallichira Kathanar(Ass.Vicar of Church During 1958)
L.L Rev Fr. Boniface Kathanar,Manglore(Ass.Vicar of Church During 1958)
L.L Rev Fr. P.K Mathews Pazhamadam(Ass.Vicar of Church During 1958)
L.L Very.Rev Alexander Coreppiscoppa
Late Shri K.O Varghese Kaniyampadikkal(Donated Land and Former Secretary & Trustee of Church,E.A.E Managing Committee Member).
Late Kuriyakose Kollamkudiyil(Former Secretary & Trustee of Church).
Late Kuriyakose Adakkaravayalil(Former Secretary & Trustee of Church).
Late A.K Thomas Adakkaravayalil(Former Secretary & Trustee of Church,E.A.E Managing Committee Member).
Addakkaravayalil Yuyakkim Kuriyakose(First Head Master of Sunday School).
Late Varkey Puthuppadi Adivaaram (First verger of the Church).
Kanjiramkolath Varkey(First Assistant Reader of Church)
Cholyail Pappy(First Assistant Reader of Church)
Managing Board (1959-present)
Year | Vicar | Secretary | Trustee |
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1959 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. P.K Mathews Pazhamadam, Rev Fr. Boniface Kathanar,Manglore | - | - |
1960 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- L.L Rev Fr. P.K Mathews Pazhamadam,Rev Fr. Boniface Kathanar,Manglore | - | - |
1961 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- L.L Rev Fr. P.K Mathews Pazhamadam,Rev Fr. Boniface Kathanar,Manglore | E.Mathai | A.Y Markose |
1962 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. P.K Mathews Pazhamadam, Rev Fr. A.J Elias Ambatt | Varghese Amazhatinamkudi | Kuriyakose Kollamkudiyil |
1963 | L.L Malphono Very.Rev Nasiho Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars-Rev Fr. P.K Mathews Pazhamadam, Rev Fr. A.J Elias Ambatt | Kuriyakose Kollamkudiyil | Varghese Amazhatinamkudi |
1964 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars-Rev Fr. P.J Abraham Palathinkal | Kuriyakose Adakkaravayalil | David Adukalil |
1965 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. P.J Abraham Palathinkal | A.Y Markose | A. Kuriyakose Salem Mandhiram |
1966 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. M.C John Malayil | Iswarnkudi Ittoop Mathai | David Adukalil |
1967 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. M.C John Malayil | Kuriyakose Adakkaravayalil | Kuriyakose Kollamkudiyil |
1968 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. M.C John Malayil | Kuriyakose Adakkaravayalil | Varghese Adukalil |
1969 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. M.C John Malayil | Yoyakki Adakkaravayalil | K.O Varghese Kaniyampadikkal |
1970 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. C.J Abraham | Yoyakki Adakkaravayalil | K.O Varghese Kaniyampadikkal |
1971 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. C.J Abraham | Yoyakki Adakkaravayalil | K.O Varghese Kaniyampadikkal |
1972 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. C.J Abraham | Yoyakki Adakkaravayalil | K.O Varghese Kaniyampadikkal |
1973 | L.L Malphono Nasiho Very.Rev Geevarghese Athungal Coreppiscoppa, Ass.Vicars- Rev Fr. Abraham Mattamana | K.O Varghese Kaniyampadikkal | Varghese Amazhatinamkudi |
1974 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.O. Varghese Kaniyampadikkal | Varghese Amazhatinamkudi |
1975 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.O. Varghese Kaniyampadikkal | Kuriyakose Kollamkudiyil |
1976 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.O. Varghese Kaniyampadikkal | Kuriyakose Kollamkudiyil |
1977 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.O. Varghese Kaniyampadikkal | Kuriyakose Adakkaravayalil |
1978 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.O. Varghese Kaniyampadikkal | Kuriyakose Adakkaravayalil |
1979 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | Kuriyakose Kollamkudiyil | Kuriyakose Adakkaravayalil |
1980 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.V. Paulose Jolly Kaniyampadikkal | Kuriyakose Adakkaravayalil |
1981 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.V. Paulose Jolly Kaniyampadikkal | Kuriyakose Adakkaravayalil |
1982 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.V. Paulose Jolly Kaniyampadikkal | Cholayil Issac |
1983 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.V. Paulose Jolly Kaniyampadikkal | Cholayil Issac |
1984 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.V. Paulose Jolly Kaniyampadikkal | Cholayil Issac |
1985 | Rev Fr. Pathrose Pandalil | K.V. Paulose Jolly Kaniyampadikkal | Cholayil Issac |
1986 | Rev Fr. George Thomas | A.K. Thomas Adakkaravayalil | K.V Paulose Jolly Kaniyampadikkal |
1987 | Rev Fr. V.V Andrayose | A.K. Thomas Adakkaravayalil | K.V Paulose Jolly Kaniyampadikkal |
1988 | Rev Fr. V.V Andrayose | Vazhayil Paulose M | T.K Purravath |
1989 | Rev Fr. V.V Andrayose | Vazhayil Paulose M | K.V Paulose Jolly Kaniyampadikkal |
1990 | Rev Fr. V.V Andrayose | K.V. Sunny Kaniyampadikkal | Elias Panakkal |
1991 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | K.V Sunny Kaniyampadikkal | T.k Purravath |
1992 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | A.K. Thomas Adakkaravayalil | Cholayil Uthup |
1993 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | Vazhayil Paulose M | K.V. Prince Kaniyampadikkal |
1994 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | K.K. Mathai Kollamkudiyil | Cholayil Uthup |
1995 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | A.K Thomas Adakkaravayalil | Cholayil Uthup |
1996 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | K.K Mathai Kollamkudiyil | C.M Paulose Cholayil |
1997 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | K.K Mathai Kollamkudiyil | C.M Paulose Cholayil |
1998 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | K.K Mathai Kollamkudiyil | C.M Paulose Cholayil |
1999 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | N.M Paulose Narakathuputhenpurayil | A.K Thomas Adakkaravayalil |
2000 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | N.M Paulose Narakathuputhenpurayil | A.K Thomas Adakkaravayalil |
2001 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | N.M Paulose Narakathuputhenpurayil | Abraham Kootatuthootathil |
2002 | Rev Fr. Geevarghese Mulayamkott | N.M Paulose Narakathuputhenpurayil | Abraham Kootatuthootathil |
2003 | Rev Fr. Rojy Mathew | Vazhayil Paulose M | K.V Prince Kaniyampadikkal |
2004 | Rev Fr. Rojy Mathew | A.K Thomas Adakkaravayalil | P.T Vinu Parrekkatil |
2005 | Rev Fr. Rojy Mathew | N.M Paulose Narakathuputhenpurayil | P.T Vinu Parrekkatil |
2006 | Rev Fr. Rojy Mathew | Vazhayil Paulose M | N.M Paulose Narakathuputhenpurayil |
2007 | Rev Fr. Rojy Mathew | K.M Kuriyakose Kavanakkudi | P.T Vinu Parrekkatil |
2008 | Rev Fr. Skariya Mannoor | K.M Kuriyakose Kavanakkudi | C.K John |
2009 | Rev Fr. Skariya Mannoor | P.T Vinu Parrekkatil | K.K Mathai |
2010 | Rev Fr. Skariya Mannoor | Vazhayil Paulose M | K.P Sabu |
2011 | Rev Fr. Skariya Mannoor | A.M Elias | K.P Abraham |
2012 | Rev Fr. Skariya Mannoor | K.V Prince Kaniyampadikkal | M.P Johnson Myloth |
2013 | Rev Fr. Shijo K Paul | Sunny Kalapallil | K.M Kuriyakose Kavanakkudi |
2014 | Rev Fr. Shijo K Paul | Sanoj Kavanakkudi | Sunny Kalapallil |
2015 | Rev Fr. Shijo K Paul | M.P Johnson Myloth | Sanoj Kavanakkudi |
2016 | Rev Fr. Jacob Thomas | K.M Kuriyakose Kavanakkudi | Issac Kolanchery |
Administration
Mor Basil Chapel:
Secretary:Rinto Varghese Panthanal
Trustee:Reji V.G Vathiyampillil
Morth Mariyam Women's Movement:
St.Mary's Sunday School:
Head Master:
Mor Ignatius Youth Association:
Secretary:
Mor Basil Charitable Fund:
Secretary:
References
- ↑ "Jacobie Syrian Christian Church Website".
- ↑ "E.A.E".
- ↑ "Syriac Orthodox Church Official Website".
- ↑ "Wayanad District,Kerala Website".
- ↑ "Primates of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church".
- ↑ "Apostolic Visit 1982".
- ↑ "Images From Church".
- ↑ "Biography Of Mor Polycarpus Geevarghese".
- ↑ http://www.mjssa.in/
- ↑ http://www.syriacchristianity.info/doc/HolyVirginMary.htm
- ↑ http://mgocsmdiaspora.org/blog/holy-soonoro-holy-gridle-of-our-mother-discovery/
- ↑ The Orien Biblio of Assimaany | Volume I | page 399
- ↑ Excerpts from a Patriarchal statement on the Girdle of Our Lady the Virgin Mary in the Church of Homs | Syria records how the belt was discovered. Thomas Joseph, Ph.D
- ↑ The Oxford History of Christian Worship | pg 157 | https://books.google.co.in/books?isbn=0195138864
- ↑ http://www.manjinikarachurch.com/
- ↑ http://sor.cua.edu/Personage/PElias3/
- ↑ http://www.malankara.com/node/1257
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Coordinates: 11°39′33.38″N 76°10′3.44″E / 11.6592722°N 76.1676222°E