Kerala
Syro-Malabar Traditions
Indian Independence
Saints
Church
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What is the Nickname of Kerala?

God's Own Country

100

What is the original liturgical language of the Syro Malabar Church?

Syraic

100

What date does India celebrate their Independence?

15th August

100

Who is the first saint of indian origin? 

St. Alphonsa

100

Address of the Church

66 Main Highway

200

Which is the official state animal of Kerala?

Indian Elephant

200

What is the name of the lower altar in a Syro-Malabar church?

Bema

200

What year did India gain their Independence?

1947

200

Who is the supreme model of our faith?

Blessed Virgin Mary [CCC 273]

200

What is the name of the person who represents the Pope for a particular country?

Apostolic Nuncio

300

Which is the longest river in Kerala?

Periyar River

300

Who is the bishop of our Melbourne Eparchy?

Bishop Mar John Panamthottathil CMI

300

What does "Jai Ho" mean?

May there be Victory (any answer along those lines will be accepted)

300

Which gospel is known as the Gospel of Catechists?

Gospel of Matthew
300

Which is the largest Catholic nation in the world?

Brazil

400

What is the capital city of Kerala?

Trivandrum / Thiruvananthapuram

400

How many years was St.Thomas in India?

20 years
400

How many states in India?

28

400

What are the four steps to become a canonised Saint?

Servant of God, Venerable, Blessed (Beatification), Saint (Canonisation)

400

What is the birth name of Pope Leo XIV?  

Robert Francis Prevost

500

Which place in Kerala is known as the "land of elephants"?

Kodanad

500

What year was the Koonan Cross Oath (Koonan Kurishu Sathyam)?

1653

500
Who is the first prime minster of India? 

Jawaharlal Nehru

500

What Congregation do our Priests belong to?

The Redemptorists

500

What is the name of Pope Francis' encyclical on "fraternity and social friendship"?

Fratelli Tutti