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syrian church (Megilot Yam HaMelakh Regional Council)
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Syrian Church

The Syrian Church is a historic church located in Megilot Yam HaMelakh Regional Council, Palestinian Territories.

History

  • The Chaldean Syrian Church of India (Classical Syriac: ; Malayalam: കൽദായ സുറിയനി സഭ), or the Archdiocese of India and Southern Gulf Countries, is an Eastern Christian denomination based in Thrissur, India.
  • It is part of the greater Assyrian Church of the East and is organised as a singular Metropolitan (Archdiocese) See of India.

Architecture

The Syrian Church is believed to have been constructed in the 19th century, although the exact year is not known.

The church's architectural style is not specified in available information.

Location

The Syrian Church is located at Gandhi, Megilot Yam HaMelakh Regional Council, Palestinian Territories.

Denomination and Religious Significance

  • The Syrian Church follows the East Syriac Rite and employs the Divine Liturgy of Saints Addai and Mari.
  • Its members constitute a traditional community among Saint Thomas Christians (also known as Nasrani), who trace their origins to the evangelistic activity of Thomas the Apostle in the 1st century.

Notable Features

No notable features are mentioned in available information.

Organ and Bells Information

No information is available regarding the church's organ or bells.

Heritage Status

The Syrian Church is reportedly an archaeological site, although no further details are available.

Visiting Info

The Syrian Church is open to visitors. However, opening hours and accessibility information are not specified in available data.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in available information.

Details

Namesyrian church
CityMegilot Yam HaMelakh Regional Council
CountryPalestinian Territories
Coordinates31.83161, 35.541527