Kottayam Cheriapally (St. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church)
Kottayam Cheriapally (St. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church)
Kottayam Cheriapally (St. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church)
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Joji J
Kochi (Cochin), India3,049 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
The Niranam St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church is believed to be the fifth among the 7 and a half churches established by St. Thomas, the disciple of Jesus Christ. The old church which was established by St. Thomas in AD 52 was reconstructed and renovated several times and the present church is spacious and situated in a vast compound. There are five Altars in the new church and other attractions like the tall 13th century granite cross, Thomathu Kadavu where St. Thomas landed, inscriptions on stone, water wheel, the preserved palm leaves... there are many to see and study. It's a must see attraction for those who visit Kerala.
Written 19 May 2019
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wokabaut
Bethlehem, PA279 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
It was very interesting to learn from friends in Thiruvalla that St Thomas is accredited with starting seven churches, including this one. It is reported to have been started in 54 A.D. by St Thomas, and the current structure is the fourth. There is a traditional style Kerala house nearby where one of the Syrian Orthodox saints had lived. Inside you can see some papyrus like scriptures and other relics. It is worth the visit. One friend from the area told me that one hasn't visited this area until they've visited this church, it's a must see.
Written 1 February 2013
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Arun-Tina
Kottayam, India6,871 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
KottayamCheriapally is one of the oldest Orthodox syrian church located in kottayam.THe church which is build in 1579 is well maintained. The architectural style of the church is European, with galleries, pillars, cornices and pediments.Church has a beautiful altar.lots of people used tovisit church during sundays
Written 29 July 2016
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Jibin mathews
Bavaria, Germany1,057 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
This church , due to its close proximity with parumala church (which is just a few km away) seems to be overshadowed by the fame of the parumala church which is in itself only about 150 years old.
This church however is almost 2000 years old(the first building) having been established in AD 54 by St thomas , the apostle of Jesus to India (who is buried at Santhome cathedral , chennai , tamilnadu) This church is also one of the 7 and half(not completed) churches founded by the apostle.The church also has a museum outside which displays many relics.
It is just a few 100 meters off the thiruvalla - parumala - mavelikara road I was surprised to see there was no crowd at all for a church of this importance !(i went on a saturday) Well many of the other seven churches also didnot have any crowd. I guess age is just a number :)
This church however is almost 2000 years old(the first building) having been established in AD 54 by St thomas , the apostle of Jesus to India (who is buried at Santhome cathedral , chennai , tamilnadu) This church is also one of the 7 and half(not completed) churches founded by the apostle.The church also has a museum outside which displays many relics.
It is just a few 100 meters off the thiruvalla - parumala - mavelikara road I was surprised to see there was no crowd at all for a church of this importance !(i went on a saturday) Well many of the other seven churches also didnot have any crowd. I guess age is just a number :)
Written 26 February 2015
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Bobby T
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Steeped in history and of course Saint Thomas. Happened to be the church I was married in and so too my parents. So it holds an certain interest to me. If your a historian or relic hunter you may find some interest in a visit.
Written 11 February 2015
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cheriyanthomas
Oachira, India93 contributions
I went this church for my relative's baptism. I had get into the church and feel something happened to me. It was a very good atmosphere. The construction of this church is in a traditional way and it is very good too. This church situated west from the niranam junction. You can divert the road from the niranam junction while you are travelling from parumala to tiruvalla.
Written 22 October 2014
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Arun-Tina
Kottayam, India6,871 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
Niranam Valiapally (St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Niranam), is a parish Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. This church was founded by St. Thomas , the Apostle of Jesus Christ, in AD 54.There are 5 altars in church.One of the main attraction is the huge cross made of granite.There is also a golden cross which will be displayed during main event of church.The cot used by parupmala thirumeny is displayed there along with many other antiques.Few paintings are also displayed in church
Written 7 February 2014
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suneel g
Kochi (Cochin), India878 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
It was the headquarters of the orthodox church for centuries.The church has five altars.There is huge cross decorated with candles
Written 30 March 2019
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Kirannelli
Amalapuram, India1,543 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
One of the best and well maintained churches of kerala which is almost 500 years old. One can see Virgin Mary’s original cloth here.
Written 14 June 2019
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giridharsony
Kottayam, India75 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
old church - bulit in 1579. Murals are seen in wall. can observe ancient architecture skills all over the building.Nearly 8 kms from railway station.On the way from kottayam to kumarakom
Written 31 August 2016
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Can foreigners or non-christians enter the church and see the murals at the altar?
Written 5 December 2020
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