புனித தோமையாரால் கட்டப்பட்ட ஏழரைப்பள்ளிகள் | St. Thomas Seven and half Churches History in Tamil

புனித தோமையாரால் கட்டப்பட்ட ஏழரைப்பள்ளிகள் | St. Thomas Syro Malabar Church History in Tamil | | VR Religious
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It is the churches established by St. Thomas which act as the affidavit for his gospel activities. Places of worship during CE first century were not huge constructions. Churches were meant as meeting places for small communities. While huge palaces and temples existed under the kings in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, it was not the case in Kerala. Due to the climatic conditions of the state constructions did not last long. Churches were identified by the cross installed in front of them.
The locations of the seven churches have been identified from the chapter on St. Thomas in the Ramban Pattu, which also sketches his travels during the 1st century. What exists now of this text, is the reproduction made by the 48th priest of Maliekkal family.
It mentions the arrival of St. Thomas at Malayattoor, his baptizing of 220 persons, and then his tour to Palayoor, Malyankara, Kottakkal, Gokkamangalam and Kollam. He stayed at these places for a year, established churches, and then reached Chayal Mala. The churches were set up close to places on navigable trade routes. Subsequently, Christians stayed in groups and established markets in these places.
The Ramban Pattu also says that St.Thomas reached Kodungalloor by ship along with Haban and met the Chola King. The plot of the Ramban Pattu consists of his establishing the churches in Kollam, Niranam, Chayal, Palayoor, Kodungalloor, and Paravur and then moving to Mylapore where he was killed by Brahmins and his soul ascending to heaven escorted by angels. The churches he established, the hillocks where he offered prayers, and his tomb, are being considered sacred places.
1. Kodungalloor Church
2. Niranam Church
3. Nilakkal Church
4. Kokkamangalam Church
5. Kottakkavu Church
6. Palayoor Church
7. Arappallikal Church & Malayattoor Church