Puthupally Church in Kerala, The Gold Cross in Puthupally Church

St. George Orthodox Syrian Church is one of the oldest and renowned places of worship for Christians in Kerala. This church is situated on the eastern bank of the Kodoor river. The surrounding areas of church are panoramic and very beautiful. The old church was well preserved church with wall murals dating back to ancient times. These unique wall murals have been painted using vegetable dyes.

The present church is more than 400 years old. It was initially constructed as a Chapel in the name of St.Mary in A.D 1557 near Vazhakulam Hindu temple on a hillock which subsequently came to be known as Kochupallikunnu. Eight decades subsequent in A.D 1640 it was moved and rebuilt in the name of Mar Bahanan Sahada at Elamthuruthi Kunnu, the present location.

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St. George Orthodox Church, Puthuppally

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