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St. George Cathedral, Karingachira | |
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St. George Jacobite Syrian Cathedral (Global Georgian Pilgrim Center) Karingachira | |
Location | Cochin, Kerala |
Country | India |
Denomination | Syriac Orthodox |
Website | www |
History | |
Status | Minor Basilica |
Founded | 722 AD |
Dedication | Saint George, Saint Mary, John the Baptist |
Relics held | Baselios Yeldo |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architectural type | Malankara Church |
Administration | |
Diocese | Cochin Diocese |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Gregorios Joseph |
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