Posted August 10, 2017

Catholics of the Eastern Syro-Malankara rite in the Philadelphia Archdiocese gathered for divine worship on Sunday, July 16 at St. Jude Malankara Catholic Church. Led by their pastor, Father Saji Mukkoot, the faithful began morning prayers at 10:30 a.m. and celebrated “Holy Qurbono,” or the sacred Liturgy, at 11 a.m. followed by a meeting. The parish, with its church located at 244 West Cheltenham Avenue in Philadelphia, was established about seven years ago. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Asha Philip

  • Feba Chacko sings along during Mass at St. Jude Syro-Malankara Church.

  • Mariamma Thomas prays during Mass.

  • Rajamma Edathil

  • Father Saji Makkoot, pastor of St. Jude, celebrates Mass in the Syro-Malankara rite of the Catholic Church.

  • Father Saji Mukkoot distributes holy Communion at St. Jude Malankara Catholic Church.

  • Traditionally the men of the congregation sit on one side of the church and the women on the other during Mass.

  • Tristan Abraham puts money in the collection for those in need at St. Jude Malankara Church in Philadelphia.