About Edappally church:
St. George’s Syro-Malabar Forane Church, locally known as Edapally Church 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. 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. The church, also a destination for non-Christians, attracts offerings of gold, chicken, and eggs.
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A place of worship and Ancient placeBest Time to Visit: December, January, Winter, February, March, Spring, April, May, June, July, Summer, August, September, Autumn, October, November, Monsoon
Location: Edapally, Kochi, Kerala, India
How to Reach There:
Airport: Cochin International Airport
The nearest Airport Cochin International Airport . We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Cochin International Airport to Edappally church is 21.7kms
Railway Station: Edappally railway station
The nearest Railway station Edappally railway station . We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Edappally railway station to Edappally church is 2.7kms
Bus Stand: Edappally Bus stop
The nearest Bus Stand Edappally Bus stop We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Edappally Bus stop to Edappally church is 1.6kms