ST THERESA’S SHRINE, MAHESt Theresa’s Shrine, Mahe, belongs to the diocese of Calicut
is a famous Shrine and an antique church in South India
dedicated to the mystic saint Theresa of Avila. It is also
oane of the important historical landmarks in the region.
The history of the establishment of the shrine is very mystifying due to its antiquity and there are many myths
surrounding it. The discovery of a very valuable document
“De Missione Mahiensi in Malabaribus Commentarius written by Fr Ignatius Hyppolitus OCD in 1757 from the
Carmelite Archive in Rome was a turning point in the
reconstruction of the history of this ancient Church.
ST. ALPHONSA SYRO
MALABAR CHURCH Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is one of the most
ancient Eastern Christian communities in the universal Church. It's origin is traced to St. Thomas the
Apostle who preached Good News in Kerala, India.
Although the arrival of Western missionaries was a
land mark in the history of church in India,it was with
Vatican II that there was a real awakening in the
Syro-Malabar Church. This resulted in the sincere
search for the church's lost identity as an Apostolic
and Eastern Church. The most remarkable achievement was the establishment of new missions in
defferent parts of India in which missionaries were
sent all over the world. Thus, the St. Thomas
Syro-Malabar diocese was established on July 1,
2001, the fiost Syro—Malabar diocese in a foreign
country. It encompasses the entire United States of
America and has its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois
The place provides a spectacular view of the backwaters surrounded by mangrove forests and the Ezhimala hills. The mangrove forests are home to a number of exotic birds and is a birdwatcher's delight. The main highlight of this place is a 3 m wide, 250 m long (approx.) walkway constructed over the backwaters which offers a scenic view of the place. Other attractions are kayaking and boating facilites, a children's park and a restaurant. Well worth a visit!
It is packed with various activities like Pedal Boating, Kayaking, Group Boating, Party Boat, Kids Water Ride, Gaming, Food Court with different types of foods. We also have facilities like parking, Toilets and more. The Floating Water Park will be a new experience for you and your family.