A well maintained church with beautiful ambiance Nice historic place which is still Maintained in beautiful condition . The architectural design will mesmerise you and this place is very clean and tidy.! I would highly recommend you to have a visit atleast once..!!

A scred place of calm and quiet A good ambient for prayer and meditation

This is known to be the 7th Church built by St. Thomas, around 70AD. So, this Church is close to 2000 years old. Amazing!

One thing remarkable about this church is that they have maintained the olden structure inthe actual form. Only the supporting walls are added. It gives us an idea about, how a Church of that time looks like.. A young graceful priest gave us detailed history and other peculiarities of Church... That was very helpful..

Thiruvithamcode Arappally ("Royal Church"; Tamil:திருவிதாங்கோடு அரப்பள்ளி; Malayalam:തിരുവിതാംകോട് അരപ്പള്ളി;), or Thomayar Kovil or St. Mary's Orthodox Church, is a church located in Thiruvithamcode, Tamil Nadu, India. It is built by St. Thomas, known as the Apostle of India, in 63 AD. It claims to be the world's oldest church that still has daily prayers and India's oldest church that haven't been reconstructed till now.[citation needed] The church has three main parts built in the 17th century and a 20th-century entrance hall. Its walls are built of locally quarried stone, chiseled with a multi-tipped chisel, a technique known in Kerala and possibly introduced there by foreign contact in the 16th century. Thiruvithamcode (also spelled Thiruvithancode, Thiruvithankodu and Thiruvithangodu) is a small panchayat town located in the Kanyakumari district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is about 20 km from Nagercoil, and 2 km from Thuckalay.

Truly blessed and peaceful place. Was fortunate to spend two nights at the International Pilgrim Center attatched to the church. The historic character of this church founded by St. Thomas himself in the first century AD reflects the ancient heritage and indigenous presence of Christianity in India. The Indian Orthodox Church has preserved the ancient features of this church painstakingly, and the expansion of the building complex has been in tune with these aesthetic and spiritual sensibilities. The monastic priests in charge of this church are prayerful, friendly and hospitable. Divine grace is ever present here.

It is believed that the first church in Tamil nadu is situated in Thiruvithangodu, near Thuckalay. Also it is the existing oldest church structure in the World. In 53 A.D. , the disciple of Jesus Christ, St.Thomas came to India who builted seven and a half Churches. He built Churches in Kodungalur, Kollam, Niranam, Chayal, Kokkamangalam, Kottaikavu, Palayur which are all situated in Kerala. In 63A.D., he built a Church for St.Mary at Manikramam in Thiruvithancodu. This church is 45ft in length, 15ft broad and 10ft in height. This church is constructed fully with granite stone. This church has many names like St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Thomayar Koil, Amalagiri and Ara Palli. This church is under the control of Indian (Malankara) Orthodox Church. In 16th December 2007, The Catholicose of the East Baselios Marthoma Dydimos I proclaimed this church as St.Thomas International Pilgrim Centre. It is said that during the 1940’s, this church was tried to be converted as a Hindu temple due the the resemblance of a Hindu temple. Some believe that it was Hindu shrine which was converted into a Church. But there was a cross curved on a pillar which stopped the issue. According to believers, this cross was carved by St.Thomas himself. The Church’s alter, baptism basin, incense burner are believed to be from Portuguese. Adjacent to the church is the newly built St.Thomas Pilgrimage Centre, which also function under the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. According to a historian, the original church was built under the patronage of King. The present church has been built in the site of the original church. The church has been rebuilt atleast  five times but keeping the style of the original church. Around 80 years back, the ruins of this church was found by the late Rev. Fr. Koottumkal Geevarghese Ramban, who restored the church to its present glory. There is a well near the church and according to legend, the well was dug at the time of St. Thomas and also it has never dried up

The nice place and vibeing mountain... Come and EnjoY your moments 🥳🥰💝

Ancient church built around AD 50 by St. Thomas’s the youngest disciple of Jesus who traveled across the seas to share the gospel in India.

16th Jan 2023 Visited the church which is the oldest in the world built in AD 63 . The place is called Thiruvathamcode previously known as Thiruvathamcore. Well maintained especially the church is preserved as it is established in AD 63.The church compound has two olive trees with olives and a well which was built at that time which never gets dry. Worth visiting

This place has tons of positive energy and calmness,believed to be built by Saint Thomas himself,it is really a walk to past feeling.. Out of eight churches built by Saint Thomas this is only church which is preserved as it is.. If u love calmness and want to perfect place for spiritual meditation this is a divine experience

Happy to see the first church in India Full information in YouTube- Gladwonders

Felt very happy that after 65 years of my Christian life finally I was blessed and gifted to visit this place where St Thomas,the apostle to India lived here and built First church in India at Thiruvithancode near Nagerkoil, TAMIL NADU.

If anyone wants to know the root of Christianity in India they must visit this place and see the church built by one of Christ's own disciples Thomas in 63 AD. Awesome experience. Christ is the risen Lord!

Amazing Place ❤️ one among the ancient churches established by St.Thomas, the apostle of Jesus Christ,this centuries-old church is under the administration of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. 💟 Such an amazing place with Calm surroundings to sit peacefully and pray, you can see Holy relics of St Thomas here, also this church is of Archeological importance, major parts of the Church is built in Stone, and preserved accordingly.. you can find Stone Carvings of Cross, different other shapes in the pillers inside..

Good place to visit. This historic Thiruvithamcode Arappally, also called Amalagiri church as named by the Chera King Uthiyan Cheralathan was built by St. Thomas, known as the Apostle of India, in 63 AD.[2] It is believed to be the world's oldest existing church structure, and is now declared an international St. Thomas pilgrim center. The one room church is still maintained as it is from 63AD. except new painting done. The church today is maintained by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan, Baselios Marthoma

Good and historical church and first Christian Church in Tamil Nadu

Oldest church in the world. ESTD 63 AD... LOOKS like a Hindu temple. Very neat, calm and beautiful. Clean and well maintained

Oldest Episcopal Church in india. Let that sink in. Nearly 2000 years old and it feels you are in a sacred space. Granite stones of yore and made to last, the church stands and is a testimony to the early Christians and now run by keralaite Roman Catholics. Very spic and span and wonderfully calm place.

Must see. This is one of the oldest church in world

It was worth taking the pain of travelling all the way from Thumpamon to Thiruthamkode ! Started early morning from Trivandrum to reach in time for the Sunday Qurbana. Namaskaram starts at 7 AM, Qurbana at 8 AM. Breakfast is served for all attendees.

Best place to visit. Spritual place

It’s a nice place to visit. It’s a Orthodox Church.

Oldest Church constructed on 63rd AD by St. Thomas, the disciple of Jesus Christ.

Calm atmosphere and definitely can feel the essence of history..

The church was one of the oldest church in India...The olden architecture still exist...The place was too silent and great place to pray...

Famous temple in our place

This is the church founded by St Thomas in 52 AD who is the disciple of Jesus Christ very peace full place

Not only for worship is a Great historical place