The Keralan Community
The Syro-Malabar Church was founded by St Thomas the Apostle of Christ in Kerala, India in 52 AD. The Apostle has established 7 main churches in India. They are Niranam, Palayoor, Nilackel, Kottakkavu, Kokkamangalam, Kollam and Malyamkara. He also initiated the Church in Malayattor. The aforementioned churches are known as shrines of St. Thomas. The Syro-Malabar Church is a very lively and active church in Kerala. It has sent thousands of missionaries of all over the world. In October 2014 the Church celebrated its first saints, Saint Alphonsa, Evuprasiamma (Saint Euphrasia Eluvathingal) and Saint Chavara Kuriakose Elias.
The Kerala community in Redditch consists of various Christian Rites: the Syro-Malabar rite, the Latin rite, Jocabite, Marthomites etc. There are around 100 families in Redditch, most of them belong to the Syro-Malabar rite. Fr Mathew Pinakkattu is currently our chaplain looking after our spiritual needs.
The Kerala community in Redditch consists of various Christian Rites: the Syro-Malabar rite, the Latin rite, Jocabite, Marthomites etc. There are around 100 families in Redditch, most of them belong to the Syro-Malabar rite. Fr Mathew Pinakkattu is currently our chaplain looking after our spiritual needs.
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Regular programmes to grow in faith
Holy Mass in our regional language - Malayalam - is celebrated on the first and fourth Saturday at 2.00 p.m..
We also have classes on the Catechism for children on every on the first, third and fourth Saturday of each month at 11:00am-01:30p.m. at Church Parish Hall.
Each year we organise competitions based on the Bible and the Catholic faith.
We also celebrate the Feast Day of St Thomas, the Apostle, on the First Saturday of July.
Holy Mass in our regional language - Malayalam - is celebrated on the first and fourth Saturday at 2.00 p.m..
We also have classes on the Catechism for children on every on the first, third and fourth Saturday of each month at 11:00am-01:30p.m. at Church Parish Hall.
Each year we organise competitions based on the Bible and the Catholic faith.
We also celebrate the Feast Day of St Thomas, the Apostle, on the First Saturday of July.
