St. Peters and St. Pauls Orthodox Church — Attraction in Kerala

St. Peter's and St. Paul's Orthodox Church, Parumala (Parumala Pally) is a prominent parish church of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. Old Parumala Church Parumala is a small stretch of land on the shores of the river Pampa. Malankara Metropolitan Joseph Mar Dionysius wanted to establish a seminary in this area. A plot of land with an area of 2 acres was donated by Arikupurathu Mathen Karnavar to the Malankara Metropolitan for this purpose. An ordinary building called ‘Azhippura’ was soon built on this plot of land for conducting classes for the deacons etc. Syriac classes were begun here under the care of Fr.Yakob. In course of time, Metropolitan Mar Dionysius gave the charge of the seminary to Metropolitan Mar Gregorios (Later known as Parumala Thirumeni), in order to carry on the Syriac teaching sessions more efficiently and also to help him in other church matters. Temporary church in Parumala was rebuilt by Mar Gregorios and consecrated in 1895. Present church which can accommodate more than 2000 worshippers was designed by renowned architect Charles Correa. The new church is circular in design with an inner diameter of 39 meters. This circle is again divided into three segments by two chords of 16 meters length.His Holiness Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews II, Catholicos of the East laid the foundation stone of the new church on 19 March 1995. The consecration rites of the new church was held on 27 October 2000 evening led by His Holiness the Catholicos. A public meeting held on 28th afternoon in connection with the consecration ceremony was attended by host of dignitaries including His Excellency P. C. Alexander, Governor of Maharashtra, Arch Bishop Nikitas (Greek Orthodox Church), Arch Bishop Aghan Balizion (Armenian Orthodox Church), Bishop Sarkissan (Armenian Orthodox Church) and several Bishops of the Malankara Orthodox Church and other sister churches and also leaders of other religions.Gheevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala (Raja Ravi Varma, 1905) Tomb of St.Gregorios at Parumala Church Parumala church is the tomb church of Saint Geevarghese Mar Gregorios or Parumala Thirumeni. He died on 2 November 1902 at the age of 54. The funeral was conducted at Parumala on 3 November 1902 in the presence of thousands of people and hundreds of priests. Many testimonies to the saintly intercession of Mar Gregorios made Parumala Church and the tomb a centre of pilgrimage. In 1947 Mar Gregorios of blessed memory was declared a saint by the then Catholicos of the church, His Holiness Baselios...

St. Peters and St. Pauls Indian Orthodox Church, popularly known as Parumala Church/Parumala Pally is a very famous church situated on the shores of the river “Pampa” at Parumala, a small town in the most beautiful Southern State of India, Kerala. The church is one of the independent parish of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, which was founded by St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, who came to India in A.D. 52.

The church contains the tomb of Saint Geevargese Mar Gregorios, popularly known as Parumala Thirumeni, who died on 2 November 1902 at the age of 54. The many testimonies to the saintly intercession of Mar Gregorios made Parumala Church and the tomb a centre of pilgrimage. In 1947 Mar Gregorios of blessed memory was declared a saint by the then Catholicos of the church, His Holiness Baselius Geevarghese II.

Parumala Perunnal, the feast of Parumala Church is conducted annually from Oct 26th to November 2nd to commemorate his death anniversary, when devotees from all parts of the world swarm the grounds of the church to celebrate this great day.

Present church which can accommodate more than 2000 worshippers was designed by renowned architect Charles Correa. The new church is circular in design with an inner diameter of 39 meters. This circle is again divided into three segments by two chords of 16 meters length.His Holiness Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews II, Catholicos of the East laid the foundation stone of the new church on 19 March 1995.

The consecration rites of the new church was held on 27 October 2000 evening led by His Holiness the Catholicos. A public meeting held on 28th afternoon in connection with the consecration ceremony was attended by host of dignitaries including His Excellency P. C. Alexander, Governor of Maharashtra, Arch Bishop Nikitas (Greek Orthodox Church), Arch Bishop Aghan Balizion (Armenian Orthodox Church), Bishop Sarkissan (Armenian Orthodox Church) and several Bishops of the Malankara Orthodox Church and other sister churches and also leaders of...

Very spiritual and calm atmosphere. Gives us peace of mind and blessings to all. St. Peter's and St. Paul's Malankara Orthodox Church also known as Parumala Pally is a famous church in Kerala, India. This church is located in Parumala in Thiruvalla Taluk In Pathanamthitta district and is a pilgrimage center and mausoleum of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. St. Peters and St. Pauls Indian Orthodox Church, popularly known as Parumala Church/Parumala Pally is a very famous church situated on the shores of the river “Pampa” at Parumala, a small town in the most beautiful Southern State of India, Kerala. Saint Gregorios of Parumala is popularly known as "Parumala Thirumeni". Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of the Malankara Orthodox Church who passed away on November 2nd 1902, became the first declared saint from Malankara (Kerala, India) naturally to be called, ‘Parumala Thirumeni’. He shines in the cloud of witnesses as a bright luminary giving rays of hope to millions in their suffering and struggles. Under the leadership of Parumala Thirumeni, the old church and an adjoining seminary building was built on 27th January 1895. Expansion of the church continued until 1960. His Holiness Baselius Marthoma Mathews II, Catholicos of the East laid the foundation stone of the new church on 19th March 1995. The Demolition of the old church began in September 1995 and a new chapel was constructed at the premises of St.Gregorios Hospital, Parumala, on October 1997. Parumala Perunnal, the glorious festival of St. Peter's & St. Paul's Orthodox Church, Parumala, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, is one of the most famous celebrations held in the evergreen state Kerala, also known as God's own country. It is conducted annually from Oct 26th to November 2nd to commemorate the death anniversary of St. Gregorios, the declared saint of the Malankara Orthodox Church of Kerala. Devotees from all parts of the State swarm the grounds of the church to celebrate...