Mar Thoma Cheriapally | Kothamangalam

Est. 15th century

The Heartbeat of Kothamangalam

A Living Tradition of Faith

Mar Thoma Cheriapally stands at the eastern gateway of Ernakulam district — a church where St. Thomas tradition, Syrian Christian heritage, and the legacy of St. Yeldo Mar Baselios meet in daily worship and pilgrimage.

From the stone cross of 1455 to the tomb that draws faithful of every background, Cheriapally remains a place of prayer, healing, and holy celebration.

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Worship, Heritage & Sacred Traditions

Holy Mass, weekly retreat, our patron saint, and the feasts and offerings that define life at Cheriapally.

Worship

Daily Qurbana

Holy Mass

Munninmel Qurbana every day — Sun 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 AM & 6:30 PM (Evening); Sat 7:30 AM; Mon–Fri 7:15 AM.

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Spirituality

Every Friday

One Day Retreat

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM — a weekly pause for prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal. All are welcome.

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Patron Saint

St. Yeldo Mar Baselios

Patron Saint

Kothamangalam Muthappan — whose tomb in the madbaha draws pilgrims beyond caste and religion.

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Festival

October 2 & 3

Kanni 20 Perunnal

The grand festival of Central Kerala — lakhs of faithful gather for the feast of our patron saint.

Festival details

Other Feasts Feasts

Kalkurishu Perunnal & St. Thomas Day

Other Feasts

Sacred days commemorating St. Thomas the Apostle and the historic stone cross of Cheriapally.

Feast calendar

Traditions

Nercha & Vazhipadu

Offerings & Traditions

Centuries of faith, vows, and sacred offerings at the tomb of St. Yeldo Mar Baselios.

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Patron Saint

St. Yeldo Mar Baselios

Kothamangalam Muthappan

In 1685, the saint arrived at Cheriapally after a long journey to Malankara. His tomb in the madbaha has drawn pilgrims beyond caste and religion for over three centuries.

When he passed away on Kanni 19, the stone cross shone with light and the church bells rang on their own.

1685 Arrived at Cheriapally
Kanni 19 Entered eternal rest
Oct 2–3 Annual feast day

His life & miracles Kanni 20 Perunnal

Tomb of St. Yeldo Mar Baselios — Cheriapally madbaha

Parish & Community

Chapels, Organizations & Institutions

Affiliated chapels, parish fellowships, Sunday schools, the Mar Basil Group, and charitable ministries — serving Kothamangalam through faith, education, and care.

Prayer Centres

Affiliated chapels