St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Champakulam, Syro-Malabar Catholic church in Champakulam, India.
The stone building features traditional Kerala architectural elements with wooden carvings, multiple halls, and an ancient rock cross in its courtyard.
The church traces its origins to 427 AD and maintains connections to the Niranam Church, which was established by Saint Thomas the Apostle.
The church leads religious ceremonies for 6,500 worshippers and maintains its status as the mother church for Catholic Syrian congregations in Alleppey District.
The church holds multiple services on Sundays, manages St. Mary's LP School, and operates St. Joseph's Mission Hospital for the local community.
In 2016, Pope Francis designated this structure as the first basilica in the Archdiocese of Changanassery and the fourth in the Syro-Malabar Church.
Location: Champakulam
Website: http://champakulampally.com
GPS coordinates: 9.40917,76.41110
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:18
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