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St Sebastian's Church, Neyyassery

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District
  
Idukki

Phone
  
04862 262 249

Address
  
Neyyassery, Kerala 685582

Status
  
Parish church

St Sebastian's Church, Neyyassery

Location
  
Neyyassery, Idukki, Kerala, India

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St Sebastian's Church is the centre of worship of Christianity in Neyyassery. Neyyassery is a village in Kerala. The church is located in a beautiful location at the heart of this village. The church is located at 11 km away from Thodupuzha which is in Idukki district. It was established in 1852 AD and was rebuilt in 1987. First stone laid for new church on the feast day of Angel Michael (archangel). The parish celebrates Michael angel's feast and Saint Sebastian's feasts every year with lot of enthusiasm. This church is part of the Syro Malabar Church, India. The patron of the church is St.Sebastian.

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Feast day of Saint Sebastian

This is the major celebration in this church. St.Sebastian is the patron of the church.

Feast day of Angel Michael

Foundation stone of the church was laid on the feast day of Angel Michael. So thereafter that day is celebrated with all enthusiasm. Normally the feast is celebrated for two days.

Brief chronology

  • Foundation stone laid in the year 1852
  • New church was completed in the year 1992
  • Holy mass timing

  • 6.00 AM and 6.45AM on weekdays except Tuesdays
  • On Sundays the timings are 7 AM and 10 AM.
  • Proposed parish hall

    The General body of the church has decided to construct a new parish hall with A/c provision costing one crore in the nearby ground. The speciality of the hall will be

  • The first and only A/c parish hall in Thodupuzha Thaluk
  • With ample parking facility - 250 to 300 Cars at a time
  • With 700 seating facility and 10,000 sq. feet area.
  • Contributions from the parish members and the NRI's are the main source for fund besides own fund. All are welcomed to contribute liberally for the ambitious project. Those working abroad and erstwhile parishers are requested to sponsor liberally for the early completion of the project.Those willing to contribute are requested to contact Rev Fr Vicar St: Sebastian's Church Neyyassery.

    References

    St Sebastian's Church, Neyyassery Wikipedia


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