Holy Cross Shrine Church (Syro-Malabar) Mapranam — Attraction in Kerala

One of the oldest churches, founded in 928 AD, it was recently renovated (1989) and attracts worshippers beyond the religious barriers. It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the world that a religious Sanctum has combined and practiced the culture, spiritual and ethical values of different religions- especially Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. Unique Position in the History of Worship places in the World, 1081 years of oldness and tradition. A Secular Monument ? no other worship place in any country in the World. Three Holy Relics related to the Death of Jesus Christ have been placed in the Church ? no other Church in India. Worshippers light huge candles ? no place anywhere in the World. Holy Cross Church Mapranam is the only Sanctum (Worship place) having great many recognitions/ acknowledgements received from the Central Government, State Government, Church Government and leading, famous and prestigious firms like...

Mar Sleeva Syro-Malabar Church, Mapranam,Thrissur is one of the few churches in Asia which has received the relic of the Holy Cross, part of the Holy blood of Jesus Christ and a piece of the towel used by Veronica to wipe the face of Jesus Christ, during the journey of the Passion, all donated from Vatican by the order of the Pope Leo XIII. Believed to have been constructed in AD 928, it is one of the oldest churches not only in Kerala, but also in India. North of it lies Karuvannur River, the Arattupuzha Temple and the churches of Pallissery...

Holy Cross shrine is located in mapranam in Thrissur district. The old church established in AD 928, and present Chruch build in 1988. Chruch have 2feasts, one in January first Sunday that's called' Abu thirunal' other one in September 13&14 it's the main feast . On 13th September THIRI THALIYIKYAL (Candle lighting) carried in st.john kappala. People offering big candles ( most of them with offering person's weight) and lighting it.and 14th September have main mass and Pradhashinam . After that Relic of holy Cross will be open and people can...