St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Church, North Paravur, Syrian Orthodox church in North Paravur, India.
The granite building stands amid seven bazaars of North Paravur town, featuring traditional Kerala architectural elements and a tomb within its walls.
The church was constructed in 1566 by Mar Joseph Metropolitan, following the establishment of Syrian Christian communities by Saint Thomas the Apostle in 52 AD.
The congregation follows West Syriac Rite practices, conducting services in Malayalam and Syriac languages while maintaining ancient Christian traditions from Kerala.
Located at coordinates 10°9'3"N and 76°13'22"E, the church remains open for prayer services and welcomes visitors interested in religious heritage.
The church contains the tomb of Gregorios Abdul Jaleel, a Syrian Orthodox prelate from Mosul who became an important saint in the Jacobite Syrian tradition.
GPS coordinates: 10.15081,76.22286
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:41
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