Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Church, Kuravilangad
| Marth Mariam Church | |
|---|---|
| Major Archepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdeacon Pilgrim Church, Kuravilangad | |
| Kuravilangad Church | |
കുറവിലങ്ങാട് പള്ളി | |
Major Archepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdeacon Pilgrim Church | |
| Location | Kottayam district |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Syro-Malabar Catholic Church |
| Tradition | Saint Thomas Christian |
| Website | http://kuravilangadpally.com/ |
| History | |
| Status | Major archepiscopal church |
| Founded | 105 A.D |
| Dedication | Marth Mariam |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Persian |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Changanacherry |
| Diocese | Palai |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Mar Thomas Tharayil (archbishop of Changanassery) |
| Bishop(s) | Mar Joseph Kallarangatt |
| Archpriest | Rev. Fr. Thomas Mencahery |
Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Church is a church belonging to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church located at Kuravilangad in Kottayam district, India. Claiming to date to 105 AD, the church has an ancient bell with the engraving “Mother of God” in the Syriac language; three majestic bells were brought from Germany in 1911 and are among the largest in Asia. The church is also known for its Kappalottam or "racing ship," a commemoration of the biblical story of Jonah and the Whale.