St. George's Catholic Forane Church

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St. George's Catholic Forane Church, Catholic pilgrimage church in Edappally, Kochi, India

St. George's Catholic Forane Church spans a massive complex with a main chapel accommodating 5000 people and total seating reaching 10000 visitors.

Founded in 593 AD as a shrine to Virgin Mary, the church underwent multiple reconstructions, including a major renovation completed in 2015.

The church hosts a nine-day festival for Saint George's Feast on April 23, drawing millions of participants from different religious backgrounds.

The church conducts regular Holy Mass services throughout the week and provides live telecasting of liturgies for remote participation.

The church maintains its original structures as museums, featuring a ceremonial well with water believed to possess healing properties.

Location: Kochi

Location: Ernakulam district

Inception: April 19, 2015

Website: http://edappallystgeorge.org

GPS coordinates: 10.02190,76.30530

Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30

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