Palayoor (near Chavakkad) ยท Thrissur ยท Kerala
Palayoor Church โ 'first among the seven': the St. Thomas church of 52 AD tradition near Guruvayur, retaining its original altar. First baptism in India by tradition; Archdiocesan pilgrim centre; 30 km Lenten foot pilgrimage.
Place ยท Palayoor (near Chavakkad) ยท Thrissur ยท Kerala
A moment of pilgrimage
Even from afar, turn the mind toward Palayoor Mar Thoma Major Archiepiscopal Church. If you have visited โ or hope to โ let one detail of the place (a gopuram, a river, a courtyard) become today's anchor.