Christian history
Kodungallur — Saint Thomas tradition
Kodungallur · India
The traditional landing place of the apostle Thomas in India in 52 CE.
Traditional identification
Active site
Saint Thomas Christian
Roman
Medieval
Modern
The apostolic origin of the Kerala church is a strong local tradition, not an archaeologically settled fact.
10.220, 76.195
Why it matters
The Saint Thomas Christian communities of Kerala trace their origin to this tradition.