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St.
Mary's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox church at Malayidamthuruthu in Angamali diocese
was established by the diocesan Metropolitan H.G. Mor Dionysius Thomas (Catholicos
Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I) in 1975. The three
altars in the church are dedicated to
Holy Virgin Mary,
St. Thomas the Apostle and St. George
the Martyr (Mor Geevarghese Sahdo). The 'Eight-day lent' in commemoration of
the birth of Holy Virgin Mary is observed by the parishioners with great fervor
and dedication; the main festival of the church falls on September 8 which is
the concluding day of the lent period. There are two chapels and two shrines
under this church. Various spiritual organizations like the Sunday School,
Vanitha Samajam (Women's organisation), Youth Association, Anthiochea
Viswasa Samithi etc. are functioning in the church. |