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Kerala has long been a welcoming shore for faiths that arrived from distant lands, carried by traders, monks, and missionaries who spoke of God in many tongues. Among these early spiritual journeys, Christianity is believed to have reached the Malabar coast as early as the 1st century. Centuries later, in the 6th century, one such
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In the heart of Kozhikode, at Mananchira which once reflected the bustle of ancient trade stands a monument that tells a quieter, more intimate story one of compassion, service, and unity. The CSI Cathedral of Calicut, originally built by the Basel Evangelical Mission, is more than a church; it is a testament to how faith and
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When in Trivandrum, a visit to the Vettucaud Church proudly standing before the endless Arabian Sea is one serene journey. Known formally as Madre De Deus, meaning Mother of God, this ancient Christian heritage site has watched over the coastline for more than five centuries. Though the current Gothic-style structure dates back to 1937, the spiritual
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When you travel through Kerala’s serene coastline, from the backwaters to the Arabian Sea you’re not just moving through space, but through centuries of living history. Hidden among fishing villages, bustling ports, coconut groves, and ancient settlements is a route believed to have been walked by one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus St. Thomas, the man
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