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Edathua Church
This famous church is known for celebrating huge feasts during the month
of May. The church is also popular for its Christian and non-Christian
pilgrims. The Vicar of this Palli was Father Thoman Olakkapady. Currently,
the church is located close to the Mahatma Gandhi University’s St. Aloysius College
which is built and managed by the church. Since the church is located close to the below sea level area, therefore
travelers can enjoy agricultural lands and rice farms that are seen separated
through the rivers. The environs here are enchanting, with mud levees
being used for separating runs which are nothing less than a highway or street
that one would find in New York. A massive shrine at Edathua is located
close by. The shrine features architecture similar to that of the churches in
Medieval Europe
The church itself was built in 1st century AD and is said to be built by St.
Thomas himself, who was a disciple of Jesus Christ. The annual feast that
is celebrated here starts on the 27th of April and concludes on the 7th of May.
The feast sees St. George carried out, decked in golden colored regalia.
Special church prayers are sung and some of them even feature the Syrian
dialect of Hebrew.
Timings: 4 AM to 8 PM
Entry fee: None.
Timings: 4 AM to 8 PM
Entry fee: None.
What is Nearby
Nearby | Distance |
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HARIPPAD | 12 Km |
ALLEPPEY | 26 Km |
AMBALAPUZHA | 12 Km |
THIRUVALLA RAILWAY STATION | 18 Km |
CHANGANASSERY RAILWAY STATION | 22 Km |
TRIVANDRUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | 127 Km |
COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | 109 Km |