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St. George horeb Jacobite Syrian church is located in chennithala thripperumthura panchayath Mavelikkara thaluk of Alappuzha district Kerala India, under the holy apostolic see of Antioch and all the east. Chennithala is a village where Hindus, Muslims and Christians live together in religious harmony. There are many ancient Hindu temples. Christians of all denominations have their place of worship in Chennithala. Chennithala Horeb church also known as Chennithala Kochupally or Chennithala Puthenpally.
The present Christian community in Chennithala is the generations of Christians converted by St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, who came to malankara and established a church in Niranam in A.D.58, which is one among the seven& half (Ezhera pally) churches in malankara. The Christians of chennithala performed their religious rites in Niranam St. Mary's church (Niranam Pally) 10 KM north from Chennithala. They had to cross the river Pampa even when it was in spate and facing many other difficulties to attend the Holy Qurbaono regularly and to perform their many religious rites. They decided to have a church of their own in Chennithala. Thus the first Christian church in Chennithala was the present St. George Orthodox Church ( Chennithala Valiyapalli) established in 1864 and H.G. Mathew Mor Athanasios offered the first Qurbono in the church.
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Youth Association of Niranam Diocese conducted St. Gregorios memorial Quiz competetion.
Youth Association of Niranam Diocese conducted "St. Gregorios memorial Quiz competetion" at st. mary's jacobite Syriac Orthodox Curch on 13th Nov 2011, at 3.45 pm. Kevin John and Nijo varghese from Chennithale Horeb secured the first prize (Rs. 1000 cash + ever-rolling trophy+certificates+ trophies). Second prize (Rs. 750 cash + certificates + trophies) goes to Suby Mary Mammen and Jincy Mathew from Chennithala Horeb and third prize (Rs. 500 cash + certificates + trophies) goes to Meekha Anna Mathew and Angel P Varghese from St. George Cathedral, Kavumbhagom. H.G. Dr. Geevarghrse Mor Coorilos presided the function. Rev Fr. Mathew Philip (Diocese Secretary), Rev. Fr Joyikutty Varghese and Rev. Fr. Nebu Abraham (Diocese Youth Association vise president) were present. H.G.Mor Coorilos distributed the prize. Mr. T. M Mathew (Diocese Coordinator, Youth Association) was the quiz master. Program started at 3:45 pm and concluded by 6:00 pm.
H.G. Geevarghese Mor Coorilose Inagurated "SHLOMO" Chennithala Horeb unit on 10 Sep 2011
H.G. Geevarghese Mor Coorilose Inagurated the unit of "Shlomo" (Ecological commission of JSOC) at St.George Horeb Jacobite Syrian Church Chennithala. Unit Secretarty Jithin A. Steephen delivered the welcome speech. while Inagurating the function H.G. talk about the importance of planting the tree and protecting the enviornment. Rev. Fr. Joykutty Varghese preside over the meeting and Faciltation speeches were delivered Rev.Fr. M.J. Daniel, K.G.Kuruvilla, K.K.Kunjumman, M.G. George, M.Joshuva, Mariamma Joseph. Mr. Varghese Chacko delivered the vote of thanks.
H.B. Catholicose Baselious Thomas I consecrated the Church
           
H.B. Catholicose Baselious Thomas I consecrated the St.George Horeb Jacobite Syrian Church, chennithala. Their Graces Yuhanon Mor Militheos, Mathews Mor Theodosius, Geevarghese Mor Coorilose , Kuriakose Mor Greegorious,Mathews Mor Aprem Geevarghese Mor Bernabas and H.G. Issac Mor Osthatheous assisted
The feast of St. George concluded
The feast of St. George concluded at St. George Horeb JSO Church Chennithala. His Graces Mor Themotheos Thomas of Kottayam diocese led this year's perunnal. On 10th evening, after the evening prayer a Colorful traditional procession was held from Vazhakootam Kadavu to the Church in which hundreds of faithful participated with lighted candles.
On 11th Morning Holy Penta mass was offered by H.G Mor Themotheos Thomas assisted by Fr.Raju John, Fr.Mathew, Fr.Roy George Kattachira and Fr. Mathias. Special intercessory prayers were held during the Holy Qurbono followed by distribution of Nercha (Vechoot). Afternoon a Colorful traditional procession was held from Oripuram Kurisinmood to the Church. Vicar Rev. Fr. Joykutty Varghese, Rev. Fr. Thomas Cherian (asst. Vicar) Rev. Fr. M. J. Daniel, Fr.Raju John, Fr.Mathews, Fr.Roy George, Kattachira and Fr. Mathias were lead the procession
    
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