Mar Thoma Sleeha Syro-Malabar Church
Overview
- •Mar Thoma Sleeha Syro-Malabar Church is a pilgrimage church located in Thulappally, Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Kanjirappally in the Indian state of Kerala.
- •The St.
- •Thomas's feast festivities held there every July attract a number of devotees from in and around Kerala.
Highlights
- Mar Thoma Sleeha Syro-Malabar Church is a pilgrimage church located in Thulappally, Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Kanjirappally in the Indian state of Kerala.
- The St. Thomas's feast festivities held there every July attract a number of devotees from in and around Kerala.
Dress Code
Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
History
- •History of Christians here starts from the arrival of St.
- •Thomas the Apostle.
- •The apostle reached Nilakkal at 52 AD and started a Christian Community here.
- •At that time, Nilackal was a 'Trade City' having trade relations with "Pandi-chola" states and 'Venadu'.
- •There were 'Palace Roads' from their countries to 'Nilackal Thavalam' which were illumined by great lights (ex.
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Visit Mar Thoma Sleeha Syro-Malabar Church
FlexibleMar Thoma Sleeha Syro-Malabar Church is a pilgrimage church located in Thulappally, Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Kanjirappally in the Indian state of Kerala.
Annual events
FlexibleAD 52, 21 November – St. Thomas reached India. He started a Christian community at Nilackal 72, 3 July – St. Thomas received martyrdom at Mylappoor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mar Thoma Sleeha Syro-Malabar Church is a pilgrimage church located in Thulappally, Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Kanjirappally in the Indian state of Kerala. The St. Thomas's feast festivities held there every July attract a number of devotees from in and around Kerala.
It is about 5.7 km from central Nilakkal.
The most comfortable months are December; March is the hottest, with highs around 34°C.
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Best Time
October to March
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