According to the tradition, St Thomas came by sea and landed at Kodungalloor (Cranganore) the capital of the then Chera Empire in the year 52 A.D. He baptised families in Kodungalloor and Palayur (Trichur).
Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen by the College of Cardinals as the 267th successor to Saint Peter on May 8, 2025. His election marks a historic moment as the first pope from North America and the first from the Order of Saint Augustine.
He was born on February 14th 1961. He hails from the parish of St. Mary’s Church Kuzhikattussery of the Eparchy of Irinjalakuda. After his High School Studies at Aloor, he joined at St. Mary’s Petit Seminary, Thope, Thrissur. He had his philosophical and theological formation at St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor, Kottayam.
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Christian Qurbana is the sacred Eucharistic celebration where believers remember Christ’s sacrifice, share His Body and Blood, and unite in prayer, faith, and thanksgiving.
Irinjalakuda, St.
Thomas’ Cathedral Church,
:
6 am, 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am
Spirituality:
6.30am, 8am, 5pm
Chalakudy,
St. Mary’s Forane Church, :
6am, 7.30am, 9.30am, 5pm
Parapukara,
St. John Nepumcian's F. Church, :
6.30am, 10.30am,6.00pm
Mala,
St. Stanislaus’ Forane Church :
6am, 7.15am, 8.45am, 5.30pm
Mapranam:
Irinjalakuda, St. Thomas’ Cathedral Church
:
6am, 7.15am
Spirituality:
6.30am, 8.30am, 5pm
Chalakudy, St. Mary’s Forane Church :
6am, 7.15am, 5pm
Parapukara, St. John Nepumcian's F. Church :
6.00am,7.00am
Mala, St. Stanislaus’ Forane Church :
7.00am,7.00pm
Mapranam:
