St. Sebastian's Church, Chittattukara
| St. Sebastian's Church | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chittattukara, Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic, Syrian Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish Church |
| Dedication | St. Sebastian |
| Consecrated | 1770 |
| Administration | |
| District | Thrissur |
Chittattukara was one of the old trade centres of Malabar. Chittattukara church is at 22 kilometers to the north-west of Thrissur city, and 5 kilometers far of Guruvayur town. It is 6 kilometers far from historically important Palayur church.
Chittattukara Christian community is believed to be formed in 12th century. It is believed that the ancestors of Chittattukara Christians are baptised by St. Thomas Apostle. The mother parish of Chittattukara is Palayur Church. In the 12th century, a new chapel was established in Chittattukara called Muthyema Chapel for the needs of parish people. It was used as church at that time. A new church was built in 1770. The present church is the modified form of this church. Chittattukara parish church is dedicated to St. Sebastian.
There are seven chapels under the parish.
1. Muthyema Chapel
2. Velankanni Matha Chapel
3. St Antony's Chapel (Kakkassery East)
4. Calvary Chapel
5. The Western Chapel
6. Chakkanthara Chapel (Kakkassery North)
7. Kadavalloor Chapel
Holy Mass Timings
Sunday - 5.45am, 7.00am, 10.00am
Friday -6.00am, 5.30pm
Daily - 6.00am, 7.00am
Major celebrations
January 6,7
The major festival celebrated here is the feast of St. Sebastian on January 6 and 7. The celebration begin from 4 January. The 2 km Angadi road is decorated with pindis and lights. The main attraction of the feast is the fireworks. The main firework is on 6th and 7 January. Small fireworks are conducted on 4th and 5th.