St. George Syro-Malabar Basilica, Angamaly
St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Basilica is a basilica of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Angamaly, Kerala, India. It was constructed under the leadership of Paul Kariatty and it was consecrated on 31 December 2006.
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| Location | Angamaly, Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Syro-Malabar Catholic Church |
| Membership | 3331 families |
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| History | |
| Status | minor basilica |
| Dedication | St. George |
| Dedicated | New church blessed on 31 December 2006 |
| Relics held | St George |
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| Functional status | Usual |
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| Floor area | 24000 sq. ft. |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Ernakulam-Angamaly |
| Presbytery | Jimmy Poochakkattu |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | George Alencherry |
| Rector | Jimmy Poochakkattu |
| Vicar(s) | Jimmy Poochakkattu |
On 24 June 2009, Pope Benedict XVI raised St George Forane Church to the status of minor basilica. Together with an underground parish hall where wedding gatherings are commonly held, it covers about 24,000 sq ft (2,200 m2).[1] It has three chandeliers that are switched on daily during the Holy Qurbana.
As of April 2020, the rector of the basilica is Jimmy Poochakkattu.
| Web | : http://www.smcim.org/church/angamaly |
| Catholic Families | : 2400 |
| Catholic Population | : 10800 |
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