Marthoman Jacobite Syrian Cathedral, Mulanthuruthy

Marthoman Cathedral
Mulanthuruthy Marthoman Church
Marthoman Cathedral
Marthoman Cathedral
11°10′30″N 75°55′07″E / 11.1750°N 75.9187°E / 11.1750; 75.9187Coordinates: 11°10′30″N 75°55′07″E / 11.1750°N 75.9187°E / 11.1750; 75.9187
Location Mulanthuruthy, Ernakulam district, Kerala
Country India
Denomination Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church
Tradition Syriac, Malayalam
Website mulanthuruthypally.com
History
Founded 1100 AD
Dedication St. Thomas
Administration
Diocese Kochi diocese
Interior
Pallimeda Mulanthuruthy church

Mulanthuruthy Marthoman Cathedral is located at Mulanthuruthy in Ernakulam district of Kerala. It is a pilgrimage centre for Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church[1] and the home parish of Saint Gheevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala, a religious leader of Malankara Syrian Christians who was canonised by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and the Syriac Orthodox Church.

The church was built between 1100-1125. Kunnassery Kunchakko Tharakan, who was the minister of the king of Kaduthuruthy, was instrumental in its construction. A noteworthy feature of this church is a relic of Thomas the Apostle, which was brought from Mosul.[2]

Mulanthuruthy church was the venue of the Mulanthuruthy Sunnahados held on the year 1876. Situated 32 kilometres (20 mi)} from Cochin International Airport, pilgrims visit to view the murals and the tombs of different bishops.

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References

  1. ↑ Thomas Joseph. "Marthoman Church, Mulanthuruthy". sor.cua.edu. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
  2. ↑ "Mulanthuruthy Marthoman Church in Mulanthuruthy India". india9.com. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
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