Anthrayos of Kallada

Metropolitan

Mor Anthrayos
Metropolitan; Mor Anthrayos
	Portrait of Mor Anthrayos
Mor Anthrayos of Kallada
Died	2 March, 1692; Kallada
Major shrine	St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Kallada
Patronage	Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church; Malankara Orthodox Church

Syriac Orthodox Metropolitan

Mor Anthrayos was a Syriac Orthodox Metropolitan of Jerusalem. He arrived in Kerala in 1678 CE with three brothers. Together, they stayed in Mulanthuruthy for many years; after, he founded a chapel known as Vettikal Dayaro. He then left and travelled to Piravom, Kuruppampady, Puthencavu, Manarcad and later stayed in Kallada. Legend holds that he used a white horse and traveled throughout the region. He also visited Kundara, lighting a candle during rainy times.^[1] Upon his death he was entombed in Kallada Church.^[2]^[3]

Srambikal family

The Another two brother staying at Srambikkal (Church building) in Kuravilangad. The one of Joseph married from Palasana family. Two sons were born to them. One married into the Kattumangadu family, and the other settled down with Thanangattil (Thanangukadu) family near Mulanthuruthy. They are popularly known as Srambikal family.^[4]

The Mor Gregorios of Parumala, Kattumangattu family and the present Catholicos Mor Baselios Joseph of Jacobite Syrian Christian Church from this route family.^[5]^[6]

Major churches

St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Kallada

St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Kallada is famous for the entombed church of Mor Anthrayos. The thousands of pilgrims gathered together in the feast of Mor Anthrayos also known as Mor Anthrayos Pilgrim Centre.^[7]^[8]

St. Thomas Orthodox Syrian Church, Kundara

St. Thomas Orthodox Syrian Church in Kundara is famous for the feast of Mor Anthrayos. Many people are coming to the Occasional Memorial ceremony of the holy father to celebrate the feast without any caste or religion, also known as festival of the Land.^[9]

Gallery

Holy tomb of Mor Anthrayos
St. Thomas Orthodox Syrian Church, Kundara
St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Kallada
Entry arch of Kallada Church
Prayer room of Mor Anthrayos
Holy Well of Kallada Church
Inside view of Kallada Church
Main throne (holy altar) of Kallada Church

References

^ "Mor Andrew's and Mulanthuruthy Church". mulanthuruthypally. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
^ "Biography of Mor Andrew's" (PDF). rajanachen. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
^ "Mor Andrew's and White Horse". morignatiuschurch. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
^ "Mor Andrew's and Srambikal Family". morignatiuschurch. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
^ "Genealogy of Mor Andrew's". syriacchristanity. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
^ "Family root of Mor Baselios Joseph Catholicos". syriacchristanity. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
^ "History of St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church". keralatourism. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
^ "Feast of Kallada Orthodox Church" (PDF). keralatourism. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
^ "Kundara Orthodox Syrian Church" (PDF). keralatourism. Retrieved 2025-07-04.

[1] "Mor Andrew's and Mulanthuruthy Church". mulanthuruthypally. Retrieved 2025-07-03.

[2] "Biography of Mor Andrew's" (PDF). rajanachen. Retrieved 2025-07-03.

[3] "Mor Andrew's and White Horse". morignatiuschurch. Retrieved 2025-07-03.

[4] "Mor Andrew's and Srambikal Family". morignatiuschurch. Retrieved 2025-07-03.

[5] "Genealogy of Mor Andrew's". syriacchristanity. Retrieved 2025-07-03.

[6] "Family root of Mor Baselios Joseph Catholicos". syriacchristanity. Retrieved 2025-07-03.

[7] "History of St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church". keralatourism. Retrieved 2025-07-04.

[8] "Feast of Kallada Orthodox Church" (PDF). keralatourism. Retrieved 2025-07-04.

[9] "Kundara Orthodox Syrian Church" (PDF). keralatourism. Retrieved 2025-07-04.