Journey to the Oldest Churches in Kerala| കേരളത്തിലെ ചരിത്ര പ്രസിദ്ധമായ പള്ളികളിലൂടെ ഒരു യാത്ര

The St.Mary's Forane church dedicated to the Holy Mother was built in 1557 CE. The captivating beauty of the serene backwaters and rivers and the swaying coconut palms that adorn the banks adds to the charm of the place. Currently, the church is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Alappuzha.
Aruvithura Church is one of the two oldest churches in Pala Diocese. Traditionaly it is believed that the Catholic Church at Aruvithura was established in AD 151. It is assumed that a group of Christians who were baptised by St. Thomas lived here. All the major churches in Pala Diocese have their cultural and spiritual inheritance from Aruvithura Church. Pala, Bharananganam, Plassanal, Poonjar, Thidanad , Kanjirapally etc came under Aruvithura Church.
Going through history it is clear that the oldest churches were in the name of Martha Mariam. Aruvithura Church also was in the name of Martha Mariam until the 13th century. The statue of St Mary placed at the centre of the main altar is a clear proof of this fact. During the 13th century, a group of Chriatians , who had to elope from Nilackal to save themselves from the hands of enemies, brought the statue of St George from Nilackal and placed it in Aruvithura Church for veneration. From that time onwards Aruvithura Church came to be known on behalf of St George. People in and around Aruvithura were blessed with a lot of blessing from God as they sought the help from St George. Slowly St George at Aruvithura came to be known as "Aruvithura Valliachen".
The statue that was brought from Nilackal is still preserved in the Aruvithura Church. No repainting/ modifications were made on the statue till now. That is the statue is maintained as such painted in the 13th century. During the festival season the statue is brought forward from the altar and placed for public veneration. A rare custom that is followed in this church alone is that the statue is brought forward from the altar and replaced on the altar by Rev. Fathers alone.
The present church is the fourth church built in this location.Details about the first church is unavailable. The second church was built in the form of a temple. The third church was built in Portuguese model. The altar of the third Church is still preserved in the present church. The present church was built in 1951. It is 170 feet long and 50 feet broad. An aerial view of the church has the shape a Cross. The " Manimalika' in front of the church is 120 feet high. the statue of Christ at the top of the Church is 15 Feet high.
St George of Aruvithura is the patron saint of the people of Aruvithura and all those who seek assistance from St George. A lot of miracles take place here and the Festival of St George of Aruvithura (Aruvithura vallyachan ) celebrated during April 15 - May 1 is a symbol of thanks giving for all the blessings received through St George. St George pray for us is a prayer of all wounded and bereaved souls who come for consolation from the hand of Aruvithura Vallyachan.
The St. Antony's Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church is located at Ollur, Thrissur city in Kerala, India. The church belongs to Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur. According to rough figures there are around 4,000 Christian families in the parish. Because of the huge presence of Christian people in Ollur, with its religious, educational, medical, social-service, and secular organisations and institution, Ollur has been called as Chinna Roma (Small Rome). The church is constructed on a hill-top which is the highest location in the area. The church is surrounded by a huge protective compound wall called Elephant Wall (Aana Mathil). When Thrissur Vicariate Apostolic was erected in 1887, Ollur was the richest, most populous, and influential parish, so much that the Vicar of the Ollur parish were included in Adolph Medlycott's four-member diocesan apex council. St. Anthony's Forane Church has 18 churches under its jurisdiction.

[@jessypoly1606]

Parrapukara church is 33rd oldest church of kerala . Was built up on 400 AD . It is near ollur. It is shrine of st john nepumsian you should visit the church during the church festival. It has a museum to show its old heritage. The church feast is at may 15 and 16.

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ഇനിയും ഇതുപോലെ നല്ല നല്ല വീഡിയോസുകൾ പ്രതീക്ഷിക്കുന്നു... എത്ര മനോഹരമായ പള്ളികൾ🙏🙌🙌

[@TheTravellingTiffinbox]

ഇതുപോലുള്ള കമ്മെന്റുകളാണ് പ്രോജദനം ❤

[@jj2000100]

In Thrissur, St. Antony's church, Ollur is not that old. It was built around 1700's.
St. Antony's Church, Pazhuvil or church at Palayur are much older.

[@TheTravellingTiffinbox]

Thank you so much for the information ❤️😊

[@reimaphilip8568]

Why do you use CE instead of AD?

[@seenuskitchenvlog6609]

🙏🙏❤

[@reshu.1995]

🙏😊

[@aestheticvibes5552]

St Mary's Church narakkal ,ekm
is older than 500 years

[@TheTravellingTiffinbox]

Ohh, next time avide pokam