Historic Churches of Kerala

St. Peter's and St. Paul's Orthodox Church, Parumala

Orthodox Church
Pathanamthitta District

The renowned Parumala Church, burial place of Saint Gregorios of Parumala, first Indian Orthodox Saint, featuring ancient Orthodox traditions, pilgrimage significance, and spiritual heritage.

Key Attractions:
Saint Gregorios Tomb Orthodox Pilgrimage Site Ancient Church Architecture
Year-round (November 2nd - Saint's feast day)
110 km

St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Pathanamthitta

Orthodox Cathedral
Pathanamthitta District

Magnificent Orthodox Cathedral dedicated to St. Thomas, serving as an important spiritual center with impressive architecture and central role in Pathanamthitta's Christian community.

Key Attractions:
Cathedral Architecture St. Thomas Devotion Orthodox Heritage
Year-round (Especially during Orthodox festivals)
108 km

St. Theresa's International Parish, Kottayam

International Parish
Kottayam District

Modern international parish church dedicated to St. Theresa, known for its contemporary architecture, multicultural congregation, and vibrant community services.

Key Attractions:
Modern Church Architecture International Community Contemporary Design
Year-round (International celebrations special)
175 km

St. George's Catholic Church, Thodupuzha

Catholic Church
Idukki District

Historic Catholic church in Thodupuzha dedicated to St. George, known for its hill station setting, traditional Kerala architecture, and local community heritage.

Key Attractions:
St. George Devotion Hill Station Church Catholic Heritage
Year-round (Cooler hill station climate)
225 km

Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Kochi

Basilica
Ernakulam District

Beautiful Basilica in Fort Kochi featuring Gothic architecture, artistic interiors, and historical significance as one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala.

Key Attractions:
Gothic Architecture Basilica Status Artistic Interiors
October-March (Fort Kochi tourist season)
212 km

St. Mary's Church, Angadippuram

Parish Church
Malappuram District

Historic parish church dedicated to St. Mary in Angadippuram, known for its traditional architecture, Marian devotion, and important role in the Christian community of Malappuram.

Key Attractions:
Marian Devotion Traditional Architecture Parish Heritage
Year-round (Marian feast days special)
380 km

St. Paul's Church, Tirur

Parish Church
Malappuram District

Historic church dedicated to St. Paul in Tirur, featuring traditional Kerala architecture and serving as a spiritual center for the local Christian community in Malappuram district.

Key Attractions:
St. Paul Devotion Traditional Architecture Spiritual Center
Year-round (St. Paul feast day special)
390 km

St. George's Church, Nilambur

Parish Church
Malappuram District

Beautiful parish church dedicated to St. George in Nilambur, known for its scenic forest location, traditional architecture, and significance in the hill region's Christian heritage.

Key Attractions:
St. George Devotion Forest Church Setting Traditional Architecture
October-March (Pleasant hill weather)
410 km

St. Mary's Church, Mangattuparamba

Parish Church
Kannur District

Traditional parish church dedicated to St. Mary in Mangattuparamba, known for its Marian devotion, rural setting, and importance in local Christian heritage.

Key Attractions:
Marian Devotion Rural Church Setting Traditional Architecture
Year-round (Marian feast days special)
510 km