NIRANAM VALIYA PALLY (ST. MARY'S CHURCH)
Niranam, Thiruvalla 689 621, Ph: 0469 2711510
Dedicated in the name of virgin mother St. Mary, the church is as old as Christian history one among the "Ezharappallickal" (seven and half churches) founded by St. Thomas in 54 A. D.
ARAPPALLY (ST. THOMAS INTERNATIONAL PILGRIM CENTRE)
St. Mary's Church, Tiruvithamcode, Kanyakumari 629174
Ph: 04651 250219, www.arappally.com
Founded in 63 A. D. by the Apostle St. Thomas, the Church is now an International Pilgrim Centre. The Tiruvithamcode Arappally is the world's oldest church with its architectural beauty.
ARTHAT ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL
Arthat P. O., Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, Kerala.
Ph: 04885222401
www.arthatcathedral.org, email: arthatcathedral@gmail.com
The christian community associated with Arthat Valiyapalli is one among the most ancient Christian communities in South India. The credit goes that it is the only Church that has the largest cemetery.
PARUMALA SEMINARY Parumala,
Mannar 689626
0479 2312202/2312328/2312226/2310894 (Fax)
Toll Free No. 1800-425-4747 www.parumalachurch.org
Parumala Seminary is the major pilgrim centre of the Church on the shores of river pamba, blessed by the shrine and mortal remains of St. Gregorios. The mortal remains of Metropolitan Yuyakim Mar Ivanios are also entombed here. Everyone irrespective of religion and caste arrives her to stay blessed by the Intercession of St. Gregorios.
Parumala Seminary Manager: Very. Rev. K.V. Paul Ramban
Manager Landline: +91 479 2312328 Manager Mobile: +91 944 6185858 Email: seminaryparumala@gmail.com
THRIKKUNNATHU SEMINARY
Aluva 683101 Ph: 0484 2624339 (Fax) 2622339
It is currently the headquarters of the Angamaly Diocesan Metropolitan. This historic forma seminary is situated near Aluva. Four tombs of mortal remains of metropolitan including H. G. Dr. Philipose Mar Theophilos, former president of MGOCSM are entombed here.
VALLIKKATTU DAYARA
Vakathanam, Kottayam. Ph: 0481 2462550
Vallikkattu Dayara was founded by Pulikkottil Joseph Mar Dionysius II in 1868. Once this Dayara was the Head Quarters of the Catholicose of the East. The mortal remains of Catholicos Baselius Geevarghese i and Metropolitan Augen Mar Dionysius are entombed in the chapel.
MARKURIAKOSE DAYARA
Pothenpuram P. O, Pampady
Ph: 0481 2505431
The Dayara was started by Metropolitan Kuriakose Mar Gregorios (Pampady Thirumeni) whose mortal remains are interred in the chapel. The mortal remains of
the Metropolitan Mathews Mar Ivanios and Very Rev. Fr. P. C. Yohannan Ramban are also entombed here. The Dayara is a holy place for pilgrims and a centre of many educational and social institutions.
CHEPPAD VALIYA PALLY (St. George Church) Cheppad, Alappuzha. Ph: 0479 2474771
Cheppad Valiya Pally is a major pilgrim centre of Malankara Orthodox Church. The Church is also the resting place of Cheppad Philipose Mar Dionysius, Malankara Metropolitan. The 600 years old mural paintings drawn with the extracts of leaves and fruits on the walls of Madbaha of the Church exhibit christian faith and worship.
ST. GEORGE ORTHODOX KOONAN KURISU PALLY
Elanjimukku, Mattancherry, P.B. 173, Kochi 682002 Ph:0484 2116421
The St. george Church of Mattanchery has played a significant role in the historic event that shaped the leadership of the Malankara Church, as it is today. The historic monument of Koonan Cross Oath (A. D. 1653) is now a pilgrim centre. A portion of the holy relics of St. George is kept in this Church.
Vicar: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Thomas
Mob: 9946120597
ST.PAUL'S MISSION TRAINING CENTER
Mavelikkara, 690103
Ph-0479-2302473/2342709
The mission center is the head quarters of the Mission Board and the center of all its activities like NAMS,Sneha Sandesam,Dhoothan