Kerala Tourism

Christian Pilgrim

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. Kerala Travel
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