Karingachira Church
St George Syrian Orthodox Cathedral was built in 722 AD near Hill Palace, Thripunitura. The church is named after Saint George. The Katthanar (Vicar) of Karingachira was considered the representative of the Nasarani community of the erstwhile Cochin State.
The Saint Parumala Thirumeni was ordained as a deacon in this church in 1857.
This church was elevated as a cathedral by Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas in 2004.
This church is under the holy see of Antioch and all the East.
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Coordinates: 9°57′05″N 76°21′27″E / 9.9515°N 76.3575°E
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