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Christian Pilgrimages in Kerala
Pilgrimages in Kerala
Christian Pilgrimages in Kerala
St. Sebastian's Aruthunkal: One of the most important pilgrim
centres of the Christians in Kerala, popularly known as St. Sebastian Church,
22 kms. north of Alleppey.This church was established by Portuguese missionaries,
which is near Sherthallai.
Manjinikkara Church: Manjinikkara church derives its importance from
the holy tomb of late Ignatius Elias III, the Holy Patriarch of Antioch. Members
of the Jacobite Syrian Church believe that the Holy Father was a Saint.
St. Mary's Church (Cheriya Pally): There are paintings of Biblical and
non Biblical themes.
St. Mary's Church (Valiapally): 5 kms. north-west of the railway station,
this church was built in 1515.
St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi: The first European church in India, which
later became the model for building churches in elsewhere the country. Vasco
da Gama, who died in Kochi during his second visit to Kerala.
St. George Church, Edappally, Kochi: St. George Church, Edappally, Kochi
has a past that touches 593 AD. This is one of the major pilgrim centres in
Kerala where even non-Christians crowd for veneration. Even during the week-
days devotees throng the church to genuflect before the statue of St. George
to express their gratitude for favours received through the saint.
St. Mary's Church,Vallarpadam,Kochi: Vallarpadam, an enticing tiny islet
is encircled by picturesque Kochi backwaters. The church on the eastern end
of the island is a jewel on the island physique. The church was established
in 1676 and the famous picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary was erected by Portuguese
who brought it from their native land.
Christ the King Church, Thiruvananthapuram: Festival of the Christ the
King is on the last Sunday of October.
Niranam St.Mary's Church:
One of the oldest churches in India, believed to be established by St. Thomas
during his missionary days in the state in AD 53. The Apostle of Jesus is believed
to have erected a crucifix and built a church there.
St. Thomas Cathedral, Pala: St. Thomas Church at Pala in Kottayam district
is known for Rakkuli festival commemorating the Epiphany feast celebrated on
January 6. The festival has become an occasion for trade related exhibitions.
St. Dominic Church - Aluva: The feast of St. Dominic's Church at Aluva
falls on the third Sunday after the Easter. The statue of the saint is taken
out in procession on the day.
Manarcad Church, Kottayam: St. Mary's Church, Manarcaud is one of the
outstanding churches of the Syrian Jacobite Church of Kerala.
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