St. Mary's church Kudamaloor

St. Mary's church Kudamaloor is one of the ancient churches of the Syro-Malabar Rite. It is a Marian pilgrim center. Kudamaloor is the home parish of St. Alphonsa, the first saint from India. The saint was baptised in the baptismal pond in the old church. Rev Fr Placid Podippara CMI (considered as the Father of modern Syro- Malabar Church) and Very Rev Nidhiri Manikathanar are also from this parish. It is situated 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of Kottayam town. "Alphonsa Bhavan" - the birthplace of Blessed Alphonsa is under this parish. Mannanam, a pilgrim centre, where the tomb of Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara situates, is also under this parish. The old church was built by King Chempakasserry on AD 1125.

For more information:
Please visit: http://www.kudamaloorchurch.org/history.html

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport