create your own

Kollam Moothakara church of Infant Jesus and Mary

76
rate or flag this page

By shinujohn2008


The history of Moothakara is interwoven with that of the Christians of Quilon. In 1610 the first Church of Moothakara was built which is believed to have been swept away by the sea. In 1778 De Clements Joseph S.J. the Bishop of Cochin who was not allowed to enter Cochin settled down in Moothakara. A chapel and residence was built in 1780 by Fr. Salvador Dennis. Bishop Joseph stayed here and in 1791 he died and was buried in the Church. In the 19 th century Christians from Tamil Nadu (Bharatha Christians from Tuticorin) migrated to Moothakara for fish vending. It is believed that the Tamil connections of Moothakara dates back to the 17 th century. Jesuit missionaries report of a parava Christian community in Quilon in the 17 th century. The feast of St. Peter in Moothakara is unique because on that day as the sea is symbolically opened with the keys of Peter by the Parish Priest. Devotion to Infant Jesus started in 1987 and now Moothakara is a pilgrim centre

Kollam Moothakara church of Infant Jesus and Mary
Kollam Moothakara church of Infant Jesus and Mary

Comments

RSS for comments on this Hub

Misstikal1 profile image

Misstikal1  says:
3 months ago

First, I want to say that I am not an atheist. I was raised in a pentecostal church environment. I always thought, (even as a child) that some of the things that were talked about in church sounded far-fetched. I just need more of a modern explanation for the things that you may consider a miracle or an act of God. So, basically what I'm getting at is this, the Bible and church goers consider their God to be manlike, extremely kind and perfect. But where is this kindness and perfection. Since you were born, just image all the people that died painful, tragic, horrendous deaths. Just a week ago here in my city not far from my own house. A young, intelligent, respectful teenager was beaten to death. The video is all over Youtube.He was just leaving school or picking up his little sister from school, when he walked in the middle of a gang-fight (and no, he was not involved in gang activity before this). The bottom line is: your God lets these horrible things happen to us and if it is true that he can see absolutely everything that everyone is doing, then why doesn't he intervene to help one in need? He isn't so kind and caring if he can't even stop a child from being murdered. Where's your God when you need him most? Why didn't your God help the victims of 9/11? Your God may not exist.

Can you answer any of these?

(I want to believe in your God, Jesus Christ, maybe YOU can help me see the light. Because I don't think he's real).

GLADIN  says:
5 weeks ago

Hai sister,our Lord JESUS CHRIST is the real GOD.belive it.JESUS is redeemer of this world.

u wrought know, "i want belive in your God", JESUS is LORD for all this world.not for any personal mens only.so belive it and come to HIS way

"LORD JESUS CHRIST BLESS YOU"

Submit a Comment

Members and Guests

Sign in or sign up and post using a hubpages account.


optional


  • No HTML is allowed in comments, but URLs will be hyperlinked
  • Comments are not for promoting your hubs or other sites

Parumala Malankara Orthodox Church of Saint Gregorios Thirumeni

Parumala Church is a Malankara Orthodox Church in Thiruvalla which is known by the name of Parumala Thirumeni Saint Gregorios of Parumala Parumala Thirumeni died on November 2nd 1902 and was later announced

Edathua Church of Saint George - Geevarghese Church

St George Forane Church of Edathua is famous with the Miracles of Saint George This is a church of Archdiocese of Changanacherry Edathua church was established in 1810 AD and is popular as "Church of

Kollam Moothakara church of Infant Jesus and Mary

The history of Moothakara is interwoven with that of the Christians of Quilon In 1610 the first Church of Moothakara was built which is believed to have been swept away by the sea In 1778 De Clements Joseph

Koratty Muthy Matha Church, Rosary Village,Marian Pilgrim Centre

Koratty Muthy Matha Church was built in the year 1381 and is at present known as Marian Pilgrim Centre of Koratty Muthy There were many miracles of Koratty Muthimatha that happened in assosciation with

Visting Mar Thoma Pontifical Shrine at Kodungallur

Saint Thomas one of the disciples of Jesus came to Kerala and landed at a harbour in Kodungallur Visting Mar Thoma Pontifical Shrine at Kodungallur

Kadamattom Church , Kadamattathu Kathanar Church

Kadamattom church was established in the loving memory of Kadamattathachan who was also known as Kadamattathu Kathanar He was a priest in kerala who had many magical powers and it is said that he attained

Arthunkal St Sebastian Church

Arthunkal is a place near to Alappuzha  St Andrew Church in Arthunkal is very famous with the presence of Saint Sebastian This is a famous pilgrimage place in Kerala and the festival in this church is

Our Lady of Velankanni Church Lourdes of the East Pilgrimage

Our Lady of Velankanni Church is lovingly known as the Lourdes of the East Like the famous Lourdes in France this church in Nagapattinam in Tamilnadu is know famosu allover the world and the favourite

Pilgrimage to Kunjachan Church Saint Augustine Thevarparampil

Most of the devotees who have went on tour or pilgrimage visits to most churches in kerala may have missed the Kunjachan Church Pilgrimage to Kunjachan Church which is known as Saint Augustine Forane Church

Malayatoor Church Saint Thomas Malayatoor Perunnal

Malayatoor Perunnal is the main time for Pilgrimmage in Malayatoor where people visit the church and climb the hill Kurisumudi to the Church at the top This Church is selected an International Shrine and is

Vallarpadam Church Vallarpadath Amma

Blessed Mary is known as Vallarpadath Amma in Vallarpadam along with lot of real happenings and miracles Lot of people come to see Vallarpadathamma every month This Church was started in 1676 and the photo

Christian Pilgrimage Churches in Kerala

India has lot of Christian Churches which were created decades ago and some of them are International pilgrimae centres of Christians Various Churches named in the memory of Saints can be found which became

Manarcad Church St Mary's Church

Manarcad Church St Mary's Church is a very famous church in Kerala There are lot of real stories regarding the establishment of this church This is named as Marthamariam Cathedral and it is situated in

Kottakavu Church Saint Thomas Church

Kottakavu Church was a church that is established by Saint Thomas in North Paravur St Thomas after reaching Azhikode travelled to many parts of Kerala and set up churches in the name of Jesus and made all

Vettukadu Church Madre de Deus Jesus Christ King Church

Vettukadu Church or Vettukadu Palli is known as Madre- de- Deus Jesus Christ King Church It is located in Trivandrum near the sea and is very near to the beaches like Shangumugham and Veli Lake Tourist

St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Palayam

Saint Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral situated at Palayam is now 135 years old In teh year 1864 this church was established , before that from 1858 there was a small church in its place This church was

Chettikkad Saint Anthony Church

StAnthony is known as Padua of the East Chettikkad Saint Anthony Church is a famous pilgrim centre in Kerala where it is believed that Saint Antony appeared in real with Infant Jesus And there is a well in

Kanjoor StSebastian Church

Saint Sebastian is known as Kanjoor Punyalan and lot of miracles have happened in his presence to devotees This is a famous pilgrimage centre and this Kanjoor Church has a big statue of Saint Sebastian

  • Vettukadu Church Madre de Deus Jesus Christ King Church

    Vettukadu Church or Vettukadu Palli is known as Madre- de- Deus Jesus Christ King Church. It is located in Trivandrum near the sea and is very near to the beaches like Shangumugham and Veli Lake Tourist... - 7 months ago

  • Chettikkad Saint Anthony Church

    St.Anthony is known as Padua of the East. Chettikkad Saint Anthony Church is a famous pilgrim centre in Kerala where it is believed that Saint Antony appeared in real with Infant Jesus. And there is a well in... - 7 months ago

  • Kottakavu Church Saint Thomas Church

    Kottakavu Church was a church that is established by Saint Thomas in North Paravur. St Thomas after reaching Azhikode travelled to many parts of Kerala and set up churches in the name of Jesus and made all... - 7 months ago

  • Politics and social Issues in The World

    Politics and social Issues in The World The Bohemian Grove Satanic Rituals and The case for bailing out the Big Three The College Lie! The details Casey Anthony... - 7 months ago

  • Arthunkal St. Sebastian Church

    Arthunkal is a place near to Alappuzha . St. Andrew Church in Arthunkal is very famous with the presence of Saint Sebastian. This is a famous pilgrimage place in Kerala and the festival in this church is... - 7 months ago

  • Our Lady of Velankanni Church Lourdes of the East Pilgrimage

    Our Lady of Velankanni Church is lovingly known as the Lourdes of the East. Like the famous Lourdes in France this church in Nagapattinam in Tamilnadu is know famosu allover the world and the favourite... - 7 months ago

working