St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Arthat
| Arthat St Mary's Orthodox Cathedral | |
|---|---|
Arthat St Mary's cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church |
| District | Thrissur |
| Province | Kerala |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Location | |
| Location | Arthat, Kunnamkulam, India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°37′58″N 76°3′29″E / 10.63278°N 76.05806°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Kerala Architecture |
| Direction of façade | West |
| Website | |
| http://arthatcathedral.org/ | |
Arthat St Mary's Orthodox Cathedral (Arthat Valiyapally) also called Kunnamkulam-Chattukulangara Church is believed to be the First Church in India. Founded st.Thomas in AD 52 located in Arthat village of Thalapilly Taluk, one mile south of Kunnamkulam town, Thrissur, Kerala, India "url=https://mosc.in/pilgrimcentres/1407-2/" This is the first Christian church of India.This church did not participate in the Synod of Diamper. During the invasion of Tippu Sultan the church was arsoned and later reconstructed.