7 churches founded by St. Thomas
⚠️ DUPLICATE ENTRY — See main entries:
- syro-malabar-churches-kerala.md — full Syro-Malabar tradition
- 7_churches_founded_by_st_thomas.md — detailed 7-kappu yatra
Quick Reference
- Location: Kerala (7 churches at Kodungallur, Kollam, Niranam, Nilackal, Kokkamangalam, Kottakkavu, Palayoor)
- Tradition: Christian / Syro-Malabar Catholic / St. Thomas
- Founded: 52 CE by St. Thomas the Apostle
Summary
The 7 churches founded by St. Thomas in 52 CE form an integrated pilgrimage-circuit (7-kappu yatra). St. Thomas was martyred at Mylapore in 72 CE. The Syro-Malabar tradition preserves the oldest Christian liturgy in India, older than most European Christianity.
Timeline Highlights
| Year | Event | |------|-------| | 52 CE | St. Thomas establishes 7 churches | | 72 CE | St. Thomas martyred at Mylapore | | c. 1310 CE | Friar Jordanus documents | | 1334 CE | Ibn Battuta visits |
For complete content including full foreign traveler quotes, please visit:
- syro-malabar-churches-kerala.md — for full tradition details
- 7_churches_founded_by_st_thomas.md — for 7-kappu yatra details
