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Kalloorkad St. Mary's Basilica Church, Alappuzha
ABOUT
Champakulam Kalloorkkadu Basilica is an ancient Syriac-Christian (Nasrani) church situated on the banks of Pamba River in Champakulam, Kuttanadu Taluk, Kerala, India. It is one of the oldest Christian churches in India. It belongs to the Arch eparchy of Changanacherry of the Syro Malabar Church (East-Syriac rite).
HISTORY
Kalloorkadu Marth Maryam Basilica is one of the oldest Christian churches in India and the mother church of almost all Catholic Syrian churches in Alleppey District. It is the first one under the church at Niranam which is trusted to have been founded by St.Thomas,the Apostle himself. Believed to be established in AD 427.Rebuilt many times and the many rock caption found around the church tell us about the history of the church. The open air Rock Cross at Champakulam church is one of the most ancient ones with clear documentation of its relic up to AD 1151. There are many archaeological artifacts found around the church about its history.Champakulam Church had very friendly relations with the Jacobite Syrian group and had a central role in many ecumenical efforts in the Eighteenth century. One of the martyrs of east Syrian Catholics.Champakulam church has been recognised by the Universal Church as a Basilica. On 27 November 2016, the church was officially declared as a Basilica by Mar Joseph perumthottam, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Changanacherry. This is the first Basilica in the archdiocese of Changanasserry, 4th in the Syro Malabar Church, 9th in Kerala and the 23rd basilica in Inda
SPECIALITIES
On 27-Nov-2016, the church was announced as a Basilica. This is the first basilica in the archdiocese of Changanasserry. So this is the 23rd basilica in India and 9th basilica in Kerala. Also, it is the 4th Syro-Malabar basilica in India.
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Traditional kerala foods, Alappey fish curry, Sea foods
ROAD CONDITION
5 km away from Alleppey, 18 km from Changanassery by road. From Champakulam West bus stand, the Church is immediate next on the east side. From Champakulam East bus stand, the Church is on the west side
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Kalloorkad St. Mary's Basilica Church, Alappuzha
Champakulam, Kuttanadu Taluk
