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Seven Historic Churches in India

THE HOLY WEEK 

The Holy Week is here and Christians are gearing for the three important religious holidays - Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. 
The number seven is considered one of the most powerful and lucky numbers in scripture. According to the Bible, God created the whole universe in six days and rested on the seventh, which is known as the holy Sabbath Sunday. We share with you seven churches around India that apart from being beautiful holds the the significance of being the oldest churches with history. 

St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church

Kottayam, Kerala

An ancient Church built in 1579, it belongs to the Malankara Orthodox Church. It is well preserved with wall murals dating back to ancient times. Situated on the banks of Kothamangalam river in the village of Kozhippilli it is one of the important churches in the region. 

Basilica of Bom Jesus Church

Panjim, Old Goa 

Built 408 years ago, the Basilica of Bom Jesus is situated in Old Goa and holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.  The church is a  UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

 

 



Se Cathedral  

Panjim, Old Goa

One of the oldest and most celebrated religious buildings in Goa, it is one of the largest churches in Asia. The Se Cathedral was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese under Afonso de Albuquerque over a Muslim army, leading to the capture of the city of Goa in 1510. Since the day of the victory happened to be on the feast of Saint Catherine, the cathedral was dedicated to her.

The Palayur Church

Trichur, Kerala

In 52 A.D. Thomas Didaemus, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ is believed to have landed at Musiris (ancient sea port in Kerala). He made his first converts - Jews and Hindus at Palayur, a town in Trichur district. There he built a small church with an altar, which he consecrated. It is believed to be the oldest church in India.  


St Andrews Church

Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh

Built in 1903, St Andrews is commonly known as as the Church of Scotland. The church is approximately one-and-a-half kms from Dalhousie bus stand and was built by the Protestant Christians of the region. Despite being built 110 years ago, the church is in good condition and has been maintained well by the authorities. 

 
Lady of Vailankanni Church
Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu  

This church is a major Christian Pilgrimage attraction. Guests from all over the world visit it all round the year. The church is attributed to three miracles: The apparition of Mary and Jesus, the curing of a lame man and the survival of Portuguese sailors assaulted by a violent sea storm.



 St. Mary's Church-
Location- Thanedar, Himachal Pradesh

Built in 1843, this church at Kotgarh is one of the oldest churches in India. A walk from the church will take you all the way down to the valley.

For a holy experience and a planned pilgrimage to these destinations, Contact Us!