| Marth Mariam Church | |
| Fullname: | Major Archepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdeacon Pilgrim Church, Kuravilangad |
| Other Name: | Kuravilangad Church |
| Native Name: | കുറവിലങ്ങാട് പള്ളി |
| Native Name Lang: | ml |
| Location: | Kottayam district |
| Country: | India |
| Denomination: | Catholic Church |
| Tradition: | Saint Thomas Christian |
| Website: | http://kuravilangadpally.com/ |
| Founded Date: | 105 A.D |
| Dedication: | Marth Mariam |
| Status: | Major archepiscopal church |
| Functional Status: | Active |
| Architectural Type: | Persian |
| Archdiocese: | Changanacherry |
| Diocese: | Palai |
| Archbishop: | Mar Joseph Perumthottam |
| Bishop: | Mar Joseph Kallarangatt |
| Archpriest: | Rev. Dr. Kootiyani Augustine |
Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Church is a Marian pilgrim center of the Syro-Malabar Church located at Kuravilangad in Kottayam district.[1] This church claims to date to 105 AD.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] The church has an ancient bell with the engraving on Syriac language "Mother of God." Three majestic bells were brought from Germany in 1911 and is one of the largest bells in Asia.[7] [8] [9] The church is also known for its Kappalottam or "racing ship," a commemoration of the biblical story of Jonah and the whale.[10]
The christian of Kuravilangad has a history of 1st century. As per the belief Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ came to Kerala in AD 52. Later he installed a church at Palayur, Chavakkad, presently in Thrissur District of Kerala. He baptised some hindu families at St._Thomas_Syro-Malabar_Church,_Palayur. The families include Kalli, Kalikavu, Pakalomattom and Sankarapuri. Among the families later flew from Palayur were settled in different parts of Kerala. Kalli and Kalikavu families settled in Kunnamkulam of Thrissur and Pakalomattom and Sankarapuri families settled in Kuravilangad of Kottayam district.
The Church of Corlengate [Kuravilangadu] was built much before the Portuguese reached India. It is in the name of the Mother of God. It was founded for the following reason.[11]