ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ആദ്യത്തെ പള്ളി! 🇮🇳 മാർ തോമാശ്ലീഹായുടെ കോട്ടക്കാവ് പള്ളി | Fr Jose Puthiyedath

Описание: "മാർ തോമാസ്ലീഹയും കൊട്ടക്കാവ് പള്ളിയും | Mar Thomaslehayum Kottakkavu Palliyum"

Step into a sacred journey through time at the Kottakkavu St. Thomas Forane Church, Paravur one of the oldest Christian sanctuaries in India, where faith, history, and spirituality converge. Guided by Fr. Jose Puthiyedath, this documentary unveils the profound legacy of St. Thomas the Apostle, who arrived in Kerala in AD 52 and planted the seeds of Christianity by founding seven and a half churches across the subcontinent.

At the heart of this narrative lies Kottakkavu, revered as the first church established by St. Thomas in India. Explore the remnants of the original 1st-century church, its ancient baptismal pond, and the sacred Mar Thoma Cross—a granite relic carved and erected by the Apostle himself. Discover how this humble site, modeled after a Jewish synagogue, became a cornerstone of India’s Christian heritage, its proximity to the ancient Muziris port underscoring its historical significance.

Witness the evolution of Kottakkavu through the centuries: from the 9th-century Persian Cross, re-erected by Chaldean bishops Mar Sapor and Mar Afroth, to the striking New Church built in 1938, standing as a testament to enduring devotion. Learn of the church’s resilience through upheavals like the Diamper Synod, which sought to reshape its identity, yet failed to erase its deep-rooted ties to the Apostle.

Fr. Jose Puthiyedath illuminates the vibrant traditions that animate Kottakkavu today—the feast of St. Thomas, solemn processions, and the palpable spiritual energy that draws pilgrims worldwide. Experience the blessings believers receive as they walk the same grounds where St. Thomas once preached, prayed, and performed miracles.

More than a place of worship, Kottakkavu is a living chronicle of faith’s triumph over time. This documentary captures the essence of a sanctuary where history breathes, miracles linger, and every stone echoes the footsteps of an Apostle who touched the divine.

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Documentary Credits:

Editing and Direction by Taju Francis
Script and Presentation by Fr Jose Puthiyedath
Camera and Color Grading : Jills J Francis
Studio : Profaith Media, Kochi



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