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St. George's Syro-Malabar Forane Church, Edappally

6th-century establishments in IndiaArchdiocese of Ernakulam-AngamalyChurches in Ernakulam districtEastern Catholic churches in KeralaSyro-Malabar Catholic church buildings
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St. George's Syro-Malabar Forane Church, locally known as Edapally Church (Malayalam: മാർ ഗീവർഗ്ഗീസ് സഹദാ പള്ളി, ഇടപ്പള്ളി) is a Catholic pilgrimage church in Edapally, Kochi, India. It is considered as Asia's largest shrine dedicated to Saint George, about five million people visit it every year.The church is thought to have been founded in 593 AD. It is regarded as one of the oldest churches in Kerala, after the seven churches founded by Thomas the Apostle in the first century AD. The church was originally dedicated to the Marth Mariam (Virgin Mary). In 1080, a new church was built adjacent to the old church. A nine-day festival is celebrated annually as part of the Feast of Saint George (23 April). The church, also a destination for non-Christians, attracts offerings of gold, chicken, and eggs.

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St. George's Syro-Malabar Forane Church, Edappally
Edapally Market Road,

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Edappally Church (St. George Forane Church)

Edapally Market Road
682024 , Edappally
Kerala, India
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