Monday, November 17, 2014

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Kanjoor St Marys Forane Church



Kanjoor is another important pilgrimage center of the state, Kerala.
It is the nearby town close to Aluva and is located in Ernakulam district. The St.Marys Forane church in Kanjoor is one among the historical churches of India and remains to be the oldest church of Kerala. It is worth visiting and one of the popular tourist attractions of Kanjoor. Situated on the river banks of Periyar River, the church is a historical monument and a legacy to Kerala. It is an ancient catholic church built in the year 1001 AD. St.Marys Forane church is an elegant blend of Indian, Persian and Portuguese. It holds an Indian architecture, Persian designs and Portuguese artistry. The church lets you an opportunity to explore the ancient manuscripts, sculptures, paintings and many more eye catching things. Tourist willing to visit the St. Marys Forane church can make their visit according to the holy mass timings.

Mass Timings

Sunday: 5.30 am,7.15 am, 9.30am, 5.00pm
Monday
 – Thursday: 5 30 am, 7 15 am
Friday Holy Mass and Novena to St. Sebastian: 5 30 am, 7 15 am, 10 30 am, 5 45 pm
Saturday: 5 30 am, 6 15 am, 715 am Holy Mass and Novena to Bl. Virgin Mary
First Friday: 10.30 am Holy Mass, Novena,Benediction, Oottu Nercha (Meals)
 
OFFERINGS & DONATION

Some of the Major offerings made by those who seek the assistance of the Kanjoor Punnyavan for deliverance from the incurable diseases, epidemics and the shattering problems of life are as follows: 

- Ambum villum ezhunnallikkal.
- Kazhunnu edukal, 
- Oil offering in the aana vilakku, 
- adima, 
- vedi vazhipadu, 
- floral decoration, and 
- offering gold and silver 

Koodu Thurannu Pattu Qurbana (Solemn Mass Offering) $ 5
Otta Qurbana (Mass Offering) $ 2


Pious Organizations
§  Holy Childhood
§  Cheru Pushpa Mission League ( C M L )
§  Christian Life Community (C L C)
§  Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (K C Y M)
§  Alttar Boys
§  Franciscan Third Order
§  Prayer Group
§  St. Mary's Vivaha Sahaya Nidhi
§  St. Mary's Educational Welfare Association
§  Women Welfare Association
§  Vincent De Paul
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