Malayatoor Church

The St Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic International Shrine which is also known as Malayatoor Church is situated 52 kms from Kochi, atop the 609 m high Malayatoor hills. The church is dedicated to St. Thomas, who is believed to have prayed at this shrine. One of the most significant Christian pilgrims centers in Kerala, this holy shrine attracts devotees in huge numbers not only from Kerala but furthermore from the neighboring states. This well known place of worship is located at Kurisumudi, a verdant hill in the Western Ghats girdled partially by the Periyar river. The place of worship has a life-size statue of St. Thomas and the imprint of the feet of the Apostle on a rock. This shrine has now been accorded a worldwide pilgrimage station.