Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Catholic shrines and places of worship in Kerala 2

St. Thomas is who was instrumentall in bringing good news to India is  believed to have sailed to India in 52 AD He is supposed to have landed at the ancient port of Muziris (modern-day Kodungalloor in Kerala state). He established Ezharappallikal . These churches are at Kodungallur, Palayoor, Kottakkavu (Paravur), KokkamangalamNiranam, Nilackal (Chayal), Kollam and ThiruvithamcodeSt. Thomas is believed to have been killed in 72 AD.at Mylapore near Chennai in India.
                                          Church at Mylapore, Chennai

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