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Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Christians
Jacobite - The term Jacobite originated from the name of St. Yacoub Bourdana,
the Metropolitan of Edessa (A.D. 543), and the name Jacobite means admirers of
St. Yacoub of Edessa. Syrian Orthodox Christians are also known as Jacobite
Christians or in short Jacobites.
the Metropolitan of Edessa (A.D. 543), and the name Jacobite means admirers of
St. Yacoub of Edessa. Syrian Orthodox Christians are also known as Jacobite
Christians or in short Jacobites.
Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Jacobites
Syrian orthodox church occupies an important position among the ancient
independent churches of the world. The Syrian Patriarchs of Antioch are successors
of St. Peter. They are the head of the Syrian orthodox churches.
In Kerala, foundation of Syrian orthodox church is ascribed to St. Thomas and the
missionary enterprises of Syria. It is believed that St. Thomas came to Muziris
(present Kodungallur) in A.D. 52 from Edessa, capital of Eastern Syria during the
time of king Gondophornes. According to another belief Christianity spread in Kerala
by the efforts of Cana Thoma, 3 bishops of Edessa, clergymen and Syrian families in
A.D. 345. Since there are no historical or anthropological evidences, it is difficult to
make foolproof statement of the origin of the Syrian Christians of Kerala.
The traditional Christians of Kerala are called Malankara Syrian Christians. Before the
Portuguese arrived in 1498, Christians were divided into 2 sects - Thekkumbhavar
(southerners) and Vadakkumbhavar (northerners). The Syrian orthodox Christians
are also known as Jacobite Christians. The term Jacobite originated from the name
of St. Yacoub Bourdana, the Metropolitan of Edessa (A.D. 543). Jacobites, in
church history means admirers of St. Yacoub of Edessa. The headquarters of Syrian
orthodox churches or the Jacobites churches is in Damascus, capital of Syria.
Traditional architecture of the Syrian orthodox churches is a hybrid architecture of
Gothic Style, Jewish Synagogues Style and Hindu Temple style structures.
independent churches of the world. The Syrian Patriarchs of Antioch are successors
of St. Peter. They are the head of the Syrian orthodox churches.
In Kerala, foundation of Syrian orthodox church is ascribed to St. Thomas and the
missionary enterprises of Syria. It is believed that St. Thomas came to Muziris
(present Kodungallur) in A.D. 52 from Edessa, capital of Eastern Syria during the
time of king Gondophornes. According to another belief Christianity spread in Kerala
by the efforts of Cana Thoma, 3 bishops of Edessa, clergymen and Syrian families in
A.D. 345. Since there are no historical or anthropological evidences, it is difficult to
make foolproof statement of the origin of the Syrian Christians of Kerala.
The traditional Christians of Kerala are called Malankara Syrian Christians. Before the
Portuguese arrived in 1498, Christians were divided into 2 sects - Thekkumbhavar
(southerners) and Vadakkumbhavar (northerners). The Syrian orthodox Christians
are also known as Jacobite Christians. The term Jacobite originated from the name
of St. Yacoub Bourdana, the Metropolitan of Edessa (A.D. 543). Jacobites, in
church history means admirers of St. Yacoub of Edessa. The headquarters of Syrian
orthodox churches or the Jacobites churches is in Damascus, capital of Syria.
Traditional architecture of the Syrian orthodox churches is a hybrid architecture of
Gothic Style, Jewish Synagogues Style and Hindu Temple style structures.
Our Place of Worship
We thank Rv. Marcus and Rv. Philemon and all the members of St. Marcus Coptic
Church of Scottsdale for accommodating us in their facility.
From North Valley – Get to 101 South, use exit 50 to turn right onto E McKellips
Rd and drive east for 1.7 miles and take right onto 74th street and end at 525 74th
Street, after 0.4 miles.
From South Valley – Get to 101 North, use exit 50 to turn left (under pass) onto E
McKellips Rd and drive east for 1.7 miles and take right onto 74th street and end at
525 74th Street, after 0.4 miles.
Church of Scottsdale for accommodating us in their facility.
From North Valley – Get to 101 South, use exit 50 to turn right onto E McKellips
Rd and drive east for 1.7 miles and take right onto 74th street and end at 525 74th
Street, after 0.4 miles.
From South Valley – Get to 101 North, use exit 50 to turn left (under pass) onto E
McKellips Rd and drive east for 1.7 miles and take right onto 74th street and end at
525 74th Street, after 0.4 miles.
About Us
St. Peters Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Phoenix