In an exciting step toward fostering greater connectivity and spiritual engagement among the faithful, the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church is set to launch its official mobile application on January 2, 2025. This innovative app, aptly named “Malankara,” will be available for both Android and iOS devices, bringing the Church’s resources and services to the fingertips of its members.
The app will be unveiled by His Eminent Beatitude Cardinal Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, as a New Year’s gift to the Church community. Developed under the guidance and blessings of His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Antony Mor Silvanos, the Curia Bishop and Chairman of the Media Commission, the app was meticulously created by the Malankara Library team.
Key Features of the Malankara Mobile App:
- Our Church
- Comprehensive Church history.
- Biographical details and photographs of Blessed Mar Ivanios and past fathers.
- Profiles of all dioceses.
- Lectionary
- Daily readings in English and Malayalam, including feast days and saints’ biographies.
- Sunday readings organised based on the seven liturgical seasons.
- Memorial days for significant Church leaders and feast days.
- Liturgy
- Prayer books in Malayalam, Tamil, English, Hindi, and Malayalam transliteration.
- POC Bible Integration
- Direct access to the POC Bible app for download and usage.
- Location & Mass Times
- Detailed maps of all Church locations.
- Assistance in finding nearby churches and their Mass schedules based on the user’s location.
- News and Events
- Links to the Catholicate News portal for the latest updates.
- Calendar of key Church events.
- Catechism
- Sunday school materials available in English and Malayalam.
- Intercession
- Submission of prayer requests to the intercession team at the tomb chapel of Blessed Mar Ivanios.
- Hymns & Songs
- Prayer songs with lyrics and audio support for spiritual gatherings.
- Videos
- Access to Malankara Catholic TV and other curated video content.
- Library
- Extensive digital library of Church books available for reading and downloading.
- Prayers
- Holy Qurbono liturgy, daily prayers, Sh’himo, and fasting prayers in a user-friendly format.
- Options to customise font size, colour, and scrolling preferences.
- Bookmarks
- Quick access to favourite prayers for convenience during spiritual routines.
A Collaborative Effort
The app reflects the dedication and expertise of Rev. Fr. Sebastian John Kizhakkethil, whose guidance and commitment were instrumental in its development.
Early Access Available
For those eager to explore the app ahead of its official launch, the Malankara Mobile Application is currently available in beta mode to download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
The Church extends its heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to Rev. Fr. Kizhakkethil and the Malankara Library team for their unwavering efforts in making this app a reality.
This mobile application is poised to become an indispensable spiritual companion for members of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, enabling deeper engagement with the Church’s liturgical practices, history, and spiritual traditions.
Let us join hands to embrace this initiative and enrich our spiritual journey. Download the app from the Play Store or App Store by searching for “Malankara.”
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