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Rooted in Faith

Built on Devotion

Fr. Varghese Pathadan
Parish Vicar

Fr. Varghese Pathadan

Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy Of Irinjalakuda

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Discover St. Mary's Forane Church in Chalakudy, a revered Shrine of Nativity. Find Holy Mass timings, explore its rich history, and plan your spiritual pilgrimage. Experience divine grace today!

Overview

The origin of Christian faith in Chalakudy dates back to the time of St. Thomas the Apostle, who landed in Kerala in 52 AD. The early Christian community built their first church here in 600 AD on Palace Road. Around 1300 AD, the church was relocated to its present site. It houses the rare Swayamvara Altar, a papal-bestowed altar known for bestowing special marital blessings. Elevated to a Forane in 1937, it was declared a Marian Pilgrim Centre and features a famous Lourdes-style Grotto and a full-scale Holy Land replica.

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The origin of Christian faith in Chalakudy dates back to the time of St. Thomas the Apostle, who landed in Kerala in 52 AD. The early Christian community built their first church here in 600 AD on Palace Road. Around 1300 AD, the church was relocated to its present site. It houses the rare Swayamvara Altar, a papal-bestowed altar known for bestowing special marital blessings. Elevated to a Forane in 1937, it was declared a Marian Pilgrim Centre and features a famous Lourdes-style Grotto and a full-scale Holy Land replica.

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Historical Milestones

Preserving Sacred Heritage & Grace

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From humble beginnings, St. Mary's Forane Church (Shrine of the Nativity of Our Lady) has stood as a steadfast sanctuary of faith, liturgical tradition, and continuous prayer.

600

Parish Foundation

600

The early Christian community built the first church in Chalakudy.

1300

Relocation to Present Site

1300

The parish church was shifted to its current central location

1937

Forane Elevation

1937

Officially declared as a Forane center overseeing regional parishes

2006

Holy Land Replica Inauguration

2006

Completion and blessing of the expansive biblical Holy Land replica structure.

HOLY MASS TIMINGS

വിശുദ്ധ കുർബാനയുടെ സമയങ്ങൾ

COME  •  PRAY  •  BE BLESSED

SUNDAY

5:45 A.M, 7:00 A.M,
9:30 A.M, 3:30 P.M

(MALAYALAM)

MONDAY – FRIDAY

6:00 A.M, 7:00 A.M

(MALAYALAM)

SATURDAY

6:00 A.M, 7:00 A.M, 5:30 P.M

(MALAYALAM)
കൂടുതൽ വിവരങ്ങൾ
Sanctified Heritage

Historically Renowned Holy Sites & Relics

Centuries-old sacred resting places, consecrated altars, and intercessory relics preserved within our sanctuary grounds.

A legacy of faith that endures

HOLY
RELIC
The Swayamvara Altar & Lourdes Grotto
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The Swayamvara Altar & Lourdes Grotto

The ancient wooden Swayamvara Altar preserved intact during church renovations, alongside the famous Lourdes Grotto and Holy Land replica.

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Sacred Offerings Altar
OFFERINGS & DEVOTIONS

SACRED OFFERINGS

പവിത്രമായ നേർച്ചകളും പ്രാർഥനകളും

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വിശുദ്ധബലി

(Holy Mass Intention)

Holy Qurbana offered for intentions of health, thanksgiving, or departed souls.

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സ്വയംവര അൾത്താര പ്രത്യേക പ്രാർത്ഥന

(Swayamvara Altar Special Prayer)

Prayers and petitions offered at the rare papal-titled Swayamvara Altar for marital harmony and family blessings.

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Pastoral Leadership

Fr. Varghese Pathadan

Fr. Varghese Pathadan

Head Vicar

Fr.Albin Puthussery

Fr.Albin Puthussery

Assistant Vicar

Fr.Joyal Pullely

Fr.Joyal Pullely

Assistant Vicar

Fr. Sinto Pozholiparambil RCJ

Fr. Sinto Pozholiparambil RCJ

Assistant Vicar

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Every prayer request submitted here is reverently placed before Our Lady and remembered during the Holy Eucharistic sacrifice celebrated at our church.

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Parish Address St. Mary's Forane Church (Shrine of the Nativity of Our Lady), Thrissur,Chalakudy, India

Telephone +91 480 270 1614

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