Marth Mariyam Major Archiepiscopal Church

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About

The Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Church is a church belonging to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church located in Kuravilangad in Kottayam district, India. It is considered the Mother Church of the St.Thomas Christians of India. Claiming to date to 105 AD, the church has an ancient bell with the engraving “Mother of God” in the Syriac language; three majestic bells were brought from Germany in 1911 and are among the largest in Asia. The church is also known for its Kappalottam or "racing ship," a commemoration of the biblical story of Jonah and the Whale.

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Things to do here

• ·Dress modestly and leave footwear at the entrance
• ·Ask before photographing inside
• ·Find out the puja and festival timings

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