Arthat St Mary's Orthodox Cathedral | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church |
District | Thrissur |
Province | Kerala |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
Location | |
Location | Arthat, Kunnamkulam, India |
Geographic coordinates | 10°37′58″N 76°3′29″E / 10.63278°N 76.05806°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Kerala Architecture |
Direction of façade | West |
Website | |
http://arthatcathedral.org/ |
Arthat St Mary's Orthodox Cathedral (Arthat Valiyapally) also called Kunnamkulam-Chattukulangara Church[1] is an ancient church located in Arthat village of Thalapilly Taluk, one mile south of Kunnamkulam town, Thrissur, Kerala, India.This is the first Christian church of India established by St Thomas in AD 52.This church did not participate in the Synod of Diamper. During the invasion of Tippu Sultan the church was arsoned and later reconstructed.[2]