Kalloorkad St. Mary's Basilica
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Tags : Church & Cathedral
Timings : 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Required : 1 - 2 hrs
Entry Fee : No Entry Fee
St. Mary's Forane Church, Alleppey Overview
Champakulam Kalloorkadu Marth Maryam (St. Mary's) Basilica, popularly known as St. Mary's Forane Church, is an ancient Syro-Malabar church in the Archeparchy of Changanacherry. Built in 427 AD, it is one of the oldest Syrian Catholic churches in India, with architecture, rock inscriptions, and artefacts that reflect Portuguese influence in its traditional design. Legend holds that the church was first founded by St. Thomas the Apostle.
Situated in Champakullam, on the banks of river Pamba, the rich history, legacy and the ingenious architecture attracts a large number of tourists to the spot. The pearly white building is a wonderful amalgamation of Syrian and Portuguese designs. It is believed that this church was the reason of reconciliation between Catholics and Jacobian Syrians centuries ago; hence it is considered a rich heritage of Christianity in India.
