Church Choir

Our Church Choir plays a vital role in the liturgical and spiritual life of the parish. Rooted in ancient Syriac traditions, the choir serves not just as a group of singers but as an active participant in worship, enhancing the solemnity and depth of the Holy Qurbana (Holy Eucharist) and other services.

Key Aspects of Our Church Choir:


🎵 Liturgical Role

  • The choir leads the congregation in traditional Syriac hymns (Beth Gazo) and Malayalam devotional songs during:
    • Holy Qurbana (Mass)
    • Morning and Evening Prayers
    • Feast Day Celebrations
  • The choir often responds in a call-and-response format with the priest, deacon, and congregation.

🕊️ Spiritual Purpose

  • Their singing isn’t performance-oriented but meant to glorify God and aid in prayer.

🪕 Instruments and Language

  • Traditionally a cappella, but our church uses keyboard or organ softly in the background.
  • Hymns may be sung in:
    • Syriac (classical language of the Church)
    • Malayalam
    • English (During English Holy Qurbana Every 3rd Sunday)

👥 Choir Composition

  • Usually a mix of youth and adults, both male and female.
  • Led by a choir leader or conductor who coordinates practice and assigns roles.
  • Our church choir is trained in pitch, harmony, and Syriac pronunciation.

🏫 Training and Practice

  • Regular choir practices are held weekly, especially before feasts or major services.