Palayur Church

The Palayur church is located near Guruvayur, about 27 kms from Thrissur. This is the oldest Church in India and one of the seven founded by St Thomas, the Apostle, in 52 AD. The Church is little away from Guruvayur temple.

A silver statue of St Thomas on the roof and charming stone lamps are noteworthy. Each Tuesday a Novena and Mass are held in honour of St Thomas. A boat is moored in a pond in commemoration of St Thomas’ arrival at Palayur. A multi-faceted museum in the name of St Thomas is coming up.