BARANANGANAM : It is an ancient church nearing
the mortal remains of Sister Alphonsa. This is also known
for the attractive Grotto of Virgin Mary.
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ARTHUNGAL : St. Andrews Church is near Cherthala
22 Km north of Alappuzha. The annual feast of St. Sebastian
is held in the month of January.
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KOZHENCHERRY : The Maramon Convention is held here. |
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MALAYATTUR : Church of St. Thomas famed for annual
festival lies just across the Periyar river from Kodanadu
it is 53 Km from Cochin and is said to have been prayed
in by St. Thomas. The annual feast falls in the month
of March/April. |
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OMALLUR : Manjanikara Church with tomb of Patriarch
of Antioch. |
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VAGAMON : Kurisumala Ashram. |
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EDATHUVA : Situated at just 24Km from Alappuzha
this church is dedicated to St. George. The church is
famous for its healing of various mental disorders and
other ailments. The annual feast is held from 5-7th May. |
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VETTUKAD CHURCH : This popular church also known
as 'Madre de Deus' church is about 7km from the city.
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BELA : This small town 15km north of Kasaragode
is known for the church 'Our Lady of Sorrows', which was
built in 1890.
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MARAMON CONVENTION : This annual religious convention
is held on the dry river bed at Maramon in Mallapuzhasseri
village near Kozenchery. It is held in the month of Feb-March. |
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CHAMPAKULAM CHURCH : The St. Mary's is one
of the oldest church in Kerala, one of the seven churches
established by St. Thomas. The annual feast held on the
3rd Sunday of October. |
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CHAVARA BHAVAN : The ancestral home of the blessed
Kuriakose Elias Chavara, lies 6Km from Alappuzha is a
train and spiritual resorts visited by thousands of devotees.
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SANTA CRUZ BASILICA CHURCH : The historic
Roman Catholic Church near the St. Francis Church was
built by the Portuguese. The building was renovated in
1887 and as a rich collection of beautiful paintings. |
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ST.FRANCIS CHURCH FORT KOCHI : The first church
built by the Europeans in India it has the tombstone of
Vascoda Gama, the discoverer of the sea route to India. |
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KOONAN KURISHU CHAPEL : Located in Mattancherry,
the Malankara Syrian Christians assemble here in 1653,
pledging not to obey the Latin Archbishops or be under
the Jesuits, thus resulting in the division of Roman Catholic
Christian of Kerala. |
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ST.FRANCIS ASSISI CHURCH : It is the oldest and
the most attractive church in Ernakulam. The structure
is a fine blend of Portuguese and Kerala styles and is
noted for its unique roof resting only on the centre pillars
on the either sides. |
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VALLARPAADAM : This holy church is situated in
the Vallarpadam island near by Eranakulam ,
Kerala. |
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EDAPALLY : To trace the origin of the Forane Church
at Edappally, we have to go back as early as 593 AD. It
is one of the most ancient and prominent churches that
existed in the early centuries. Innumerable miracles have
worked through the intercession of St. George, a fact
which amply proves his powerful mediation before the throne
of God. From very ancient times, people from far and near
have flocked to this place with sentiments of genuine
gratitude for the favors received. |
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