St. Sebastian's Church, Neyyassery Explained

St. Sebastian's Church
Location:Neyyassery, Idukki, Kerala, India
Denomination:Roman Catholic, Syrian Catholic
Dedication:Saint Sebastian
District:Idukki
Status:Parish church
Consecrated Date:1852

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 the new church on the feast day of the Archangel Michael. The parish celebrates the Archangel Michael's feast and Saint Sebastian's feasts every year with a lot of enthusiasm. This church is part of the Syro Malabar Church, India. The patron of the church is St.Sebastian.

Major celebrations

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

Holy mass timing

Special amenities

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

Contributions from the parishioners and the NRIs are the main source for fund besides its own fund. All are welcomed to contribute liberally for the ambitious project. Those working abroad and erstwhile parishioners 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.

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