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#Mar Sleeva Forane Church, one of the ancient churches in Kerala, belongs to Palai diocese of the #Syro Malabar Church. The present church situated on the southern banks of the Meenachil River. It is the destination of pilgrims who seek the blessings of #Infant Jesus. The Christian community of Cherpunkal dates back to the first century.

The ancient palm leaves inscription (thaliyola) refers to a cross that was kept in the church at #Moonnupeedika, a place on the banks of river Meenachil where merchants from Pandya Dynasty had some shops. Literally the word “Moonnupeedika” means “Three shops”. Tradition connects the arrival of St. Thomas Apostle and the establishment of this cross.

Cherpunkal is famous for #Mar Sleeva Forane #Catholic #Church,[3] believed to have been established by #Thomas the Apostle. It is also believed that #St.Thomas left his sandals there while taking a bath in a nearby #Meenachil River.


#Cherpunkal is a small town in the #Kottayam district of #Kerala State in India[1] on the #Kottayam-#Palai Road, seven kilometers from Palai city.

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