Pakalomattom Tharavad Church History പകലോമറ്റം തറവാട് പള്ളി Pakalomattom THARAVAD Palli

Описание: The Pakalomattom family, founded by Brahmins in Palayur who accepted Christianity from St. Thomas in 52 AD, is an ancient Saint Thomas Christian (Nasrani) family. Known for producing early priests and Archdeacons (Arkadiyakon), they relocated from Palayur to Kuravilangad in the 4th century, establishing the Pakalomattom Tharavadu and strengthening the local Palli (Church).
Key Historical Aspects of Pakalomattom Tharavadu:
Origin & Conversion: According to tradition, the Pakalomattom family was one of four elite Brahmin families in Palayur (Chavakkad) converted by St. Thomas in 52 AD.
Priestly Legacy: They were considered "Oathans" (teachers of Vedic instructions) and held the hereditary privilege of priesthood.
Migration to Kuravilangad: In the 4th century, due to local persecution, the family moved to Kuravilangad, staying on the northern side of the Kuravilangad Forane Church (founded in 345 AD). This led to them being known as Palli Vadakkedam.
Archdeacons of India: For centuries, the Pakalomattom family held the office of the Archdeacon (Arkadiyakon), the spiritual head of the Nasrani community in India, often acting as the "Prince of the Church".
Leadership & Schism: The family maintained their leadership roles until the 17th-century divisions (Koonan Kurisu Sathyam), with members leading both the Puthenkoor and Pazhayakoor factions, with some eventually migrating to areas like Ayroor.
Branches: The family branched out over time, with notable branches in places like Mylokkombil, Thodupuzha.
The family remains highly influential in the history of Kerala's Christian community, with the ancestral Palli being central to their religious and cultural life.

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