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Archeparchy of Changanacherry
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Changanacherry is a Syro-Malabar Church archeparchy of the Catholic Church with an area of 24,595 km2 comprising the districts of Kottayam(excluding Vaikom), Alappuzha(excluding Cherthala), Pathanamthitta, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, and also Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu.
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- Holy Family Syro-Malabar Church
- Parassala Mahadeva Temple
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Places to Visit
- Holy Family Syro-Malabar Church: Holy Family Church Mannila is a Catholic church located in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, about 10 kilometers away from Changanacherry; the Church is part of the Archdiocese of Changanacherry. It was established in 1927.
- Parassala Mahadeva Temple: Parassala Sree Mahadeva temple is one of the foremost centres of worship in south Kerala and the temple is situated at the tiny village of Parassala adjoining the Kerala - Tamil Nadu boundary.
- Changanassery: Changanassery, is a municipality in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is located 17 km (10.6 mi) south of the district headquarters in Kottayam and around 115 km (71.5 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
Sightseeing Places
- Holy Family Syro-Malabar Church: Holy Family Church Mannila is a Catholic church located in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, about 10 kilometers away from Changanacherry; the Church is part of the Archdiocese of Changanacherry. It was established in 1927.
- Parassala Mahadeva Temple: Parassala Sree Mahadeva temple is one of the foremost centres of worship in south Kerala and the temple is situated at the tiny village of Parassala adjoining the Kerala - Tamil Nadu boundary.
- Changanassery: Changanassery, is a municipality in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is located 17 km (10.6 mi) south of the district headquarters in Kottayam and around 115 km (71.5 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
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Holy Family Syro-Malabar Church
Holy Family Church Mannila is a Catholic church located in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, about 10 kilometers away from Changanacherry; the Church is part of the Archdiocese of Changanacherry. It was established in 1927.
Parassala Mahadeva Temple
Parassala Sree Mahadeva temple is one of the foremost centres of worship in south Kerala and the temple is situated at the tiny village of Parassala adjoining the Kerala - Tamil Nadu boundary.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 80 km from Archeparchy of Changanacherry.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Changanasseri railway station, about 1 km from central Archeparchy of Changanacherry.
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- Summer: Summer in Archeparchy of Changanacherry (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–32°C with about 308 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Archeparchy of Changanacherry (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–31°C with about 329 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Archeparchy of Changanacherry (Oct, Nov) averages 23–31°C with about 271 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Archeparchy of Changanacherry (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 22–32°C with about 43 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
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- Summary: The Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Changanacherry is a Syro-Malabar Church archeparchy of the Catholic Church with an area of 24,595 km2 comprising the districts of Kottayam(excluding Vaikom), Alappuzha(excluding Cherthala), Pathanamthitta, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, and also Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu.
- Overview: The Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Changanacherry is a Syro-Malabar Church archeparchy of the Catholic Church with an area of 24,595 km2 comprising the districts of Kottayam(excluding Vaikom), Alappuzha(excluding Cherthala), Pathanamthitta, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, and also Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest Catholic dioceses in India in terms of area. Mar Thomas Tharayil is the current Metropolitan Archbishop, serving from 2024.
- Ancient History: The Apostolic Church of St. Thomas Christians traditionally traces its origin to St. Thomas, the Apostle, who is held to have arrived on the Kerala Coast in A.D. In the course of history this Church entered into good relationship with the East Syriac Church. The presbiteral office of the Archdeacon of all India did the temporal administration. The Portuguese missionaries who arrived in the 15th century could not decipher the liturgical traditions and the mode of governance of this Church.
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The Apostolic Church of St. Thomas Christians traditionally traces its origin to St. Thomas, the Apostle, who is held to have arrived on the Kerala Coast in A.D. In the course of history this Church entered into good relationship with the East Syriac Church.
Spiritual Significance
The Apostolic Church of St. Thomas Christians traditionally traces its origin to St. Thomas, the Apostle, who is held to have arrived on the Kerala Coast in A.D. In the course of history this Church entered into good relationship with the East Syriac Church.
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Archeparchy of Changanacherry is most comfortable in January and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 35°C) and the wettest months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 80 km away. The nearest railway station is Changanasseri railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Holy Family Syro-Malabar Church and Parassala Mahadeva Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 30°C to 35°C over the year, with about 2648 mm of rain in total.
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