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| Welcome to the official website of the Knanaya Diocese. |
 In the year 345 A.D., Knai Thoma, a rich merchant, and 72 families from Edessa (or modern Urfa), immigrated to Malabar (presently Kerala) and established their colony. In the group there were also priests, deacons and their bishop, Uraha Mor Ouseph (Bishop Joseph of Uraha/Urfa). Knai Thoma and his people were welcomed by Cheraman Perumal, the Emperor of Kerala, and were given permission to settle down in Kodungalloor. They built a town in Kodungalloor with a church and 72 hou |
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Message for the 2nd WEEK OF LENT (GARBO)- JESUS CLEANSES A LEPER
Gospel Reading Luke 5: 12-16 and 4: 40-41
My dear Children; repent, go to your priest and confess to the Lord before your sin finds you. ... |
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Bangalore Youth conduct Knazeal 2007. …Read More |
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Diocese issues fund raising coupons …Read More |
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Destruction of Cyclone Gonu in Oman. …Read More |
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