Saturday, October 2, 2010

Parumala Church, Parumala, Thiruvalla

Parumala Church, Parumala, Thiruvalla is the most important Christian Pilgrim Centre in Keral. Parumala is famous Parumala Thirumeni, the Greatest Saint of India belonging to the Indian Orthodox Church. Geevarghese Mar Gregorios, born on 15th June 1848 at Mulanthuruthy near Cochin is known as "Parumala Thirumeni". This Church belongs to Orthodox Syrian Christians. Several thousand devotees visit this church and spend hours here for prayers. The main feast of the Parumala Church, Parumala, Thiruvalla Ormma Perunnal comes in November 1 and 2. Parumala is renowned for the presence of the Tomb of St. Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni) and the Church keeps several items used by The famous Niranam Church is only 3 km away from this place.
Below you can see some photos taken by Robby Thomas during his visit to the Church. These shots are of the new renewd Church at Parumala.



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