St.Sebastian Church Compound,Thazhekad (Thazhekad) | churchyard

India / Kerala / Irinjalakuda / Thazhekad
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THAZHEKAD ST. SEBASTIAN CHURCH
A very ancient Church Built in AD 800. Site of the Thazhekad Sasanam, one of the earliest surviving edicts, granting special priveleges to Nasranis (Syrian Christians). The edict dating back to about 340-360 AD was written on stone provides proof of the early existence of St. Thomas Christians in Kerala.

The church is also the largest pilgrimage center in the Irinjalakuda Diocese.
Tags: church, pilgrimage center, St Sebastian, St Thomas Christians, Thazhekad
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Coordinates:   10°19'59"N   76°16'21"E

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