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St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Palayoor
Palayur Rd, Palayoor, Chavakkad, Kerala 680506About
It is the oldest church in India and is called an Apostolic Church credited to the Apostolate of St. Thomas who preached and also started conversion of people to Christianity here. It was part of the seven churches that he established in India; the other six churches were established at Cranganore , Kokkamangalam , Kottakavu ( North Paravur ), Kollam , Niranam , and Chayal (Nilackal) . The original small Church structure has been retained at the oldest site. But substantial improvements around it were carried out during the 17th century by Reverend Fenichi, as necessary, without sacrificing the main sanctity of the place.
