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Mar Thoma Pontifical Shrine, a monument to St. Thomas is situated at Marthoma Nagar at Azhikode near Kodungallur. It commemorates the landing of St Thomas at Kodungallur in 52 AD.It lies on the bank of the River Periyar.The shrine is set in a semi circle in semblance to St Peter's Basilica in Rome, with the small church in the centre, flanked by statues of the saints. In front of the church there is a huge statue depicting the moment when Thomas acknowledge the risen Christ. There is also a painting depicting the arrival of St Thomas.A relic of St Thomas is preserved in the church.The main feast of the church is celebrated on November 21 every year.

 Mar Thoma Pontifical Shrine, a monument to St. Thomas is situated at Marthoma Nagar at Azhikode near Kodungallur. It commemorates the landing of St Thomas at Kodungallur in 52 AD.It lies on the bank of the River Periyar.The shrine is set in a semi circle in semblance to St Peter's Basilica in Rome, with the small church in the centre, flanked by statues of the saints. In front of the church there is a huge statue depicting the moment when Thomas acknowledge the risen Christ. There is also a painting depicting the arrival of St Thomas.A relic of St Thomas is preserved in the church.The main feast of the church is celebrated on November 21 every year.

[ Last update : Daniel-Jun 8 2011 9:46AM , ]

It is located at Azhikode in Kodungalur. It is situated at the vantage point on the edge of the backwaters at Azhikode Jetty.

 It is located at Azhikode in Kodungalur. It is situated at the vantage point on the edge of the backwaters at Azhikode Jetty.

[ Last update : Daniel-Jun 8 2011 9:46AM , ]

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