Temples & Spiritual
Thiruvithamcode Arappally
Ancient Syriac church in Thiruvithamkode, India
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About
St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Thiruvithamkode, also called Thiruvithamcode Arappally or Thomayar Kovil, is a church located in Thiruvithamcode in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu state in India. It is believed by the Christian communities in Kerala that the historic Thiruvithamcode Arappally, also called Amalagiri church as named by the Chera King Uthiyan Cheralathan, was built by St. Thomas, known as the Apostle of India, in 63 AD.
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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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Location
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