Mar Hormizd Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Angamaly

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Mar Hormizd Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Angamaly

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Mar Hormizd Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Angamaly, Ancient Christian cathedral in Angamaly, India.

Mar Hormizd Syro-Malabar Catholic Church features traditional East Syriac architecture with stone walls and decorative elements representing its ecclesiastical heritage.

The cathedral, established in 1577 by Mar Abraham, served as the principal religious center for Saint Thomas Christians across the Indian subcontinent until the 16th century.

The church maintains East Syriac liturgical traditions through its Holy Qurbana ceremonies and annual festivals honoring Saint Hormizd and Saint Sebastian.

The cathedral offers religious services in Malayalam language and houses educational facilities for ecclesiastical training within its premises.

The tomb of Mar Abraham, the last East Syriac Metropolitan to reach Malabar Coast, remains preserved within the church structure since 1597.

Location: Angamaly

GPS coordinates: 10.19060,76.38280

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:52

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