" THE MOTHER CHURCH" A documentary - One of the oldest Church in the World " The Niranam Church"

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This is an English Documentary on " Niranam St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church presented by His Grace Dr.Yuhanon Mar Chrysostomos, the Metropolitan of Niranam Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church . This is one of the oldest churches in the world established by St. Thomas in 54 AD in India. This church is relevant to the history of Christianity in India and is an example of the huge legacy that christians in India have. It is also one of the famous pilgrimage centres in Kerala. This documentary gives a brief information about the history and the relevance of this church in Malankara Orthodoxy. Please do like comment and share and If you like our content please care to Hit "Thanks " button on the left of the video. God bless you all!

Credits -
Written, Narrated, Edited and Directed by - Sony K. Chandy
Background Score - Sony K. Chandy
Director of Photography - Lino Jacob
Drone Shots - Chandra Digital Studio Tiruvalla
Executive Producer - Elizabeth Kurian

Special Thanks for Research and Subject Materials

Rev. Fr : Varghese Mathew - Vicar, St. Marys Orthodox Church, Niranam
Mr. M.V Abraham - Former Trustee, St. Marys Orthodox Church, Niranam
Mr. K. Thomas Varghese - Scholar, Author and Niranam Historian
Mr. Thomas Philip , Vizhalil - Research Scholar , Secretary Niranam Church

0:00 Foreword by HG Dr.Yuhanon Mar Chrysostomos
2:20 Introduction
6:11 The Mother church
7:12 The ancient port city Niranam
8:04 The mission of St Thomas at Niranam
10:23 The Niranam Grandhavari
12:34 The Instructable Stone Tablet
14:12 The Antiques and Ancient Artefacts of Niranam
15:14 The Ancient Granite Cross Of Niranam
16:12 The Rambanpattu of Niranam
18:34 The Padipuramalika
19:40 The Baptismal Font
21:37 The Ancient pillars of Niranam
24:11 The Iron Cross of Niranam
24:35 The Unique Square Well
24:56 The Pieta of Niranam
25:20 The Lady of Miracle at Niranam
25:54 The Horse Chariot of the King of Travancore
26:53 The Daughters of Niranam
30:20 The Advent of Catholics
31:43 The Mar Thomas at Niranam
36:29 The Age of Torment At Niranam
41:05 St. Gregorios The Metropolitan of Niranam
42:50 The Fourth Building
47:28 The Burglary of the Golden Cross of Niranam
51:01 The New Golden Cross of Niranam
51:25 Important Celebrations and Events that happened in Niranam
54:03 Holy Qurbana & Important Feasts of Niranam
58:39 Visiting Eminent Personalities & Spiritual Heads at Niranam
1:00:06 The Ever-burning Chandelier of Niranam
1:03:36 Credits