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Thrissur-Palayoor-Kodungallur-Malayattoor-Paravur-Koonammavu-Edapally-Kokkamangalam-Bharananganam-Nilackal-Niranam-Kollam-Thiruvithamcode-Thiruvananthapuram
Christian Pilgrimage, Kerala : Through the path of St Thomas and Saints 5 Nights 6 Days
Arrive at Cochin airport or Thrissur Railway station and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for own leisure. Overnight stay at Thrissur
After Breakfast, visit Thrissur Lourdes Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Kerala, located in the heart of Thrissur town. The main attraction of this Church is an underground Shrine. Thereafter, visit Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours, also known as ‘Puthanpally’ - new Church - built in Indo-Gothic style. The main attraction is the 260 feet high Bible Tower at the rear of the Church which is the tallest Church Tower in Asia. Later proceed to visit Saint Euphrasia Shrine. Saint Euphrasia Eluvathingal, was an Indian Carmelite Nun of the Syro-Malabar Church, which is an Eastern Catholic Church in Kerala. She was canonised as a Saint by Pope Francis on 23 November 2014 in Vatican City. Thereafter, transfer to visit St. Thomas Church, Palayoor. This historical church was established in 52 AD by St Thomas. It is the first church in India, and is called an Apostolic Church credited to the Apostolate of St. Thomas who preached and also started the conversion of people to Christianity here. Later proceed to visit Kodungallur Mar Thoma Church, considered to be one of the oldest churches built by St. Thomas - second only to St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Palayoor. The present Marthoma Pontifical Shrine - Kodungaloor Mar Thoma Church - is situated on the banks of the River Periyar about 6 km from Kodungallur, in Azhikode, Thrissur District. Later, visit Shrine of St. Mariam Thresia Chiramel. She became known for receiving frequent visions and ecstasies as well as even receiving the stigmata which she kept well-guarded. She had been involved in apostolic work her entire life and pushed for strict adherence to the rule of her order amongst her fellow religious. Her final words were: “Jesus, Mary and Joseph; I give you my heart and my soul” – she then closed her eyes and died. Mother Mariam Theresia, founder of Congregation of Holy Family Sisters was canonized on 13 Oct 2019. Overnight stay at Chalakudi.
After Breakfast drive to Malayattor. Oral tradition says that while travelling through Malayattor, St Thomas faced with hostile natives, he fled to the hilltop where he is said to have remained in prayer and that he left his foot prints on one of the rocks. According to beliefs a cross formed on one of the rocks upon his touch and that St. Thomas used to make the Sign of the Cross on the rock, kiss it and pray at Kurisumudi. Says that a miraculous golden cross appeared at that particular spot. Pilgrims going up the `Kurisumudi’ call out incessantly “Ponnum Kurishu Muthappo, Ponmala Kayattom”, meaning “O Patriarch of the Golden Cross! Climb we shall, this golden hill’. Later transfer to visit St. Thomas Kottakkavu Church, Paravur, Ernakulam District, which was established by St.Thomas and considered to be one of the oldest Churches in Kerala. The second church was rebuilt in the 9th century and the third church was built in 1308. Pope Gregory XIII raised the altar of this church to the status of `privileged altar’ in 1575. You can see the `pond’ where St Thomas believed to have performed a miracle and the local residents believed and converted to Christianity. Thereafter, visit St. Philomenas Church Koonammavu. The church has become a pilgrim center since the canonized Kuriakose Elias Chavara, the founder of CMI and CMC congregations died and was buried here. Many people irrespective of caste and creed visit this Church to offer prayers to St.Chavara Kuriakose Elias who was beatified in 1986 and canonised in 2014. The prayer room and the room in which he died are being visited by people and his personal belongings are kept in a museum. Later, visit St. George Church, Edapally. St.George's Syro-Malabar Forane Church, locally known as `Edappally Church’, is a Catholic pilgrimage church and largest Shrine to Saint George. The church is thought to have been founded in 593 AD. Edappally church was built during the sixth century. A new church with magnificent interiors was built adjacent to the old church. About five million people visit the Church every year. Overnight stay at Cochin.
After Breakfast, visit the Our Lady of Purification - Kollam Port Church - established by St. Thomas. In ancient times, Kollam was a famous harbour and trade center. According to local tradition, St. Thomas established a church near the port. The first and few other churches were destroyed in sea erosion and the present church’s foundation stone was laid by HH Pope John Paul II in 1986 and built in 1993. Those temporarily living near the church migrated towards Thevalakkara and constructed this holy church situated in Karunagapally Taluk, Kollam district. Later, transfer to visit Thiruvithamcode St Mary’s Church - Arapalli or Thomayar Kovil, located in Thiruvithamcode, Tamil Nadu, 30 km to the south of the Kerala state border. It is believed by the Christian communities in Kerala that the historic `Thiruvithamcode Arappally’, also called Amalagiri church as named by the Chera King Uthiyan Cheralathan, was built by St. Thomas in AD 52. Later, proceed to visit Kovalam Beach. Overnight stay at Thiruvananthapuram.
After an early breakfast, visit the Vettukad Madre De Deus Church - Mother of God Church. Pilgrims and tourists flock the Church for the Feast of Christ the King celebration. Vettukad Church bears tradition of more than 500 years. Later, check out the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum Airport / Railway station with divine memories
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