St. Thomas Orthodox Syrian Cathedral, Mulanthuruthy
| Marthoman Cathedral | |
|---|---|
 Mulanthuruthy Marthoman Church | |
  Marthoman Cathedral  Marthoman Cathedral | |
| 11°10′30″N 75°55′07″E / 11.1750°N 75.9187°E | |
| Location | Mulanthuruthy, Ernakulam district, Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church |
| Tradition | Syriac, Malayalam |
| Website | mulanthuruthypally.com |
| History | |
| Founded | 1100 AD |
| Dedication | St. Thomas |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Kochi diocese |
Mulanthuruthy Marthoman Cathedral is located at Mulanthuruthy in Ernakulam district of Kerala. It is a pilgrimage centre for Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church[1] and the home parish of Saint Gheevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala, a religious leader of Malankara Syrian Christians who was canonised by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and the Syriac Orthodox Church.
The church was built between 1100-1125. Kunnassery Kunchakko Tharakan, who was the minister of the king of Kaduthuruthy, was instrumental in its construction. A noteworthy feature of this church is a relic of Thomas the Apostle, which was brought from Mosul.[2]
Mulanthuruthy church was the venue of the Mulanthuruthy Sunnahados held on the year 1876.[citation needed] Situated 32 kilometres (20 mi)} from Cochin International Airport, pilgrims visit to view the murals and the tombs of different bishops.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ Thomas Joseph. "Marthoman Church, Mulanthuruthy". sor.cua.edu. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ^ "Mulanthuruthy Marthoman Church in Mulanthuruthy India". india9.com. Retrieved 2014-06-06.