St. Mary's Forane Church

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Sight Address : St. Mary’s Forane Church is located at Champakulam, Alappuzha, India. Edit

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St. Mary’s Forane Church in Champakulam Alleppey established in AD 427 is one of the oldest Christian churches in India and the mother church of almost all Catholic Syrian churches in Alleppey District. It is a historic church which is under the archeparchy of Changanacherry. The church was renovated many times and around the church you will find many artifects and rock inscriptions . Champakulam church was once under Niranam Church, which was founded by the Apostle Saint Thomas himself.

St.Marys Forane Church, Allappuzha

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St. Mary’s Forane Church (also called Champakulam Valia Palli) is one of the oldest Christian churches in India and the mother church of almost all Catholic Syrian churches in Alleppey District. Believed to be established in AD 427. Rebuilt many times and the many rock inscriptions found around the church tell us about the history of the church. The open air Rock Cross at Champakulam church is one of the most ancient ones with clear documentation of its antiquity up to AD 1151. There are many archaeological artifacts found around the church about its history. Champakulam church was once under Niranam Church, which was founded by the Apostle Saint Thomas himself. Champakulam Church had very friendly relations with the Jacobite Syrian group and had a pivotal role in many ecumenical efforts in the Eighteenth century.

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September to March.

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Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

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Minimum 30 minutes.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. There are many Car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive. Rates are around Rs 7 per km but there are all sorts of extras.

Bus : From Champakulam bus stand located in west the chursh is nearby in the east direction and if you are in Est Bus stand in Champakulam you need to cross River Pampa via ferries that are available at regular interval.

Train : Alappuzha railway station is a major station, which link every important city in India. This railway station is easily accessible throughout India. There are direct trains to Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam and also to further North from this station. from railway station taxi or autorickshaws are easily available to reach the site.

Air : Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport. Expect to pay about Rs.450 for a taxi to get from Cochin airport to Cochin, then Bus or train to Alleppey. Alternatively come to airports at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kozhikode (Calicut), Chennai, Bangalore and catch a train to Alappuzha. from airport buses, taxi or autorickshaws are easily available to reach the site.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation between attractions in Alappuzha.
Ferry services : Regular ferry services connect most locations on both banks of the backwaters.The Kerala State Water Transport Department operates ferries for passengers as well as tourists. It is the cheapest mode of transport through the backwaters.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

While boating insist on being offered life jackets. Many boat operators ignore Government regulation of statutory issuance of life jackets while boating, which could prove risky, as most of the Kerala’s water bodies are deep.