Malayattoor.comhttp://www.malayattoor.comMalayattoor pilgrimage kerala.Malayattoor , a place of prayer and pilgrimage; made rich by the foot steps of St. Thomas the Apostle, who sowed the seeds of Christianity in this part of the world. Revere at his saintly footsteps clearly embedded on the rock - marvel at the Golden cross that sprang up from no where - Yes malayattoor indeed has all these and more..Located 52 kms from Kochi, the Malayatoor Church is situated atop the 609 m high Malayatoor Hill. The church is dedicated to St. Thomas, who is believed to have prayed at this shrine. One of the most important Christian pilgrim centres in Kerala, this holy shrine attracts devotees in very large numbers not only from Kerala but also from the neighbouring states. This famous church is situated at Kurisumudi, a verdant hill in the Western Ghats girdled partially by the river Periyar. The Church has a life-size statue of St. Thomas and the imprint of the feet of the Apostle on a rock. This shrine has now been accorded an international pilgrimage stationReligion CommunityJan 4, 2007
St.Johns Nellikkunnel church- Established in the name of St. Johns in 1930 in a small hill named "Nellikkunnu" near Navolimattom on January 7th 1930. In the year of 2005-2006 the church is celebrating its "Platinum Jubilee". Abiding to the constitution of 2000 of Malankara Jacobite church, Nellikkunnel pally is under Kandanad Diocese and the holy see of Antioch and all the East.One of the most important programs of platinum jubilee celebration is the of "Holy Mooron Concsecration" held on 4th February 2005 under the leadership of Cathalicose H.B. Aboon Mor Baselious Thomas 1 assisted by Metropolitans of Kandanad Diocese.