Contrary to popular belief, Christianity in India is much older than that of Europe. There are evidences for presence of Christianity in India right from the first century and it is believed that Apostles St.Thomas and St.Bartholomew came to India and formed early christian communities. Following are some of the Churches in India that carries rich and ancient Christian tradition.
World’s first Marian apparition is believed to have happened at Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdeacon Pilgrim Church at Kuravilangad, Kerala, India
St.Thomas Church, Palayoor , Kerala, India was founded in AD 52 by St.Thomas and believed to be the first church in India.
St,Thomas Cathedral Basilica in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India is built over the tomb of St.Thomas.
The Basilica of Bom Jesus situated in Goa, India holds the mortal remains of St.Francis Xavier
