Holy Ghost Forane church, Muttuchira

Ruha d'Qudisha Church, Muttuchira
Ruha d'Qudisha Syro-Malabar Forane Church
LocationMuttuchira, Kottayam
CountryIndia
DenominationSyro-Malabar Church
ChurchmanshipHigh church
Websitewww.muttuchirachurch.com
History
StatusChurch
Founded510 AD
DedicationRuha d-Qudsha
Past bishop(s)Mar Sebastian Vayalil, Mar Joseph Pallickaparmbil
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Administration
DistrictKottayam
DiocesePala
Clergy
ArchbishopMar Joseph Perumthottam
Bishop(s)Mar Joseph Kallarangatt
Vicar(s)Fr Abraham Kollithanathumalayil
Assistant priest(s)Fr. Joseph Chengazhasseril
Fr. George Kottarathil
Fr. Mathew Vazhacharikkal

The Holy Ghost Forane Church, or Ruha d Qudisha Church, located at Muttuchira village of Kottayam district, Kerala, India, is believed to be established in the sixth century AD and is one of the ancient churches in Kerala. The church is famous for the presence of ancient granite St Thomas cross, ancient stone writings and ancient mural paintings. The church is under the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Palai.