Holy Family Knanaya Syro-Malabar Catholic Church

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Holy Family Knanaya
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Loganville, GA

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Holy Family Knanaya is in Georgia (United States) and is part of the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago.

It is dedicated to Holy Family.

Location

It is located at 3885 Rosebud Rd, Loganville, GA 30052.

Holy Family Knanaya
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History

Holy Family Knanaya Syro-Malabar Catholic Church was established as a mission in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 15, 2008, under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Stany Edathiparambil. The mission was soon able to purchase its own church building, which was consecrated and elevated to a parish status on April 4, 2009, by Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath. Since its inception, the parish has served the Knanaya Catholic community, providing a place for worship in the Syro-Malabar rite. The parish has seen several pastoral leaders, including Fr. Abey Vadakkekara, Fr. Dominic Madathilkalathil, Fr. Jemy Puthusseril, and currently, Rev. Fr. Boban Vattampurath. A new rectory was constructed adjacent to the church to support the growing community.[1][2][3]

Special features

  • Heritage and Culture: Holy Family Knanaya Church honors the heritage of the Knanaya ethnic group, which traces its origins to the 4th-century migration of Christians from Mesopotamia to Kerala, India. It preserves the unique Knanaya Catholic traditions, including endogamy and specific liturgical practices.
  • Liturgical Celebrations: The parish celebrates the Holy Mass in the Syro-Malabar rite, which includes distinct hymns, rituals, and use of the Malayalam language, reflecting its Indian origin.
  • Community Events: The church organizes various community events like Koodararogams (prayer groups), novenas, and festivals that are significant in the Knanaya cultural calendar, fostering a sense of community among its members.

Related parishes

  • St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Forane Parish, San Jose, CA
  • Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Forane Parish, Chicago, IL

References

  1. ↑ Knanaya Catholic Region, USA. [1]
  2. ↑ Holy Family Knanaya Catholic Parish, Atlanta - Kottayam Archdiocese. [2]
  3. ↑ Holy Family Knanaya Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Atlanta Loganville Georgia (Indian Church) | August 2024. Courtesy India. [3]
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