Malayatoor
Church
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.
Dedicated to the memory of
St. Thomas
Significance
Religious
At Malayatoor, the first Sunday after Easter is considered to be a very important
day. Pilgrims, chanting the name of the Apostle ('Ponninkurisumala Muthappa'),
climb Kurisumudi, the steep hill to visit the holy shrine.
General Information
Location
52 Kms From Kochi, Kerala
Altitude
609 m Above Sea Level
Unique Features
The Imprint of Feet of St.Thomas on a rock
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Fort Kochi Beach
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