Koonan Kurishu Palli (Leaning Cross) (Kochi)

 place with historical importance, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, tourist attraction

The St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church at Mattancherry town of Kochi (Cochin ) better known as the Koonan Kurishu Palli entered the annals of history following the oath taken by St Thomas Christians of Kerala protesting against Portuguese army in AD 1653. Coonan Cross Oath of AD 1653 is the first attempt to resist colonialism and western invasion in India .
This tiny , beautiful church was rebuilt recently using traditional style using only mud without using any cement, stones or steel bars.
In AD 1751 Church was dedicated to St George with the installation of holy relics of St George in its altar , is another unique specialty of Mattancherry Leaning Cross Old Syrian Church.
This church commemorates the resistance raised by the native Christians (St.Thomas Christians) against the Portuguese attempt to impose their will. See more details of the historical facts in this site
www.koonankurishu.com/
koonankurishu.net/