Arthunkal Church Elevated to Basilica
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Arthunkal St. Andrews forane church has been elevated to Basilica. Arthunkal St. Andrews Forane church is a famous pilgrimage center of St. Sebastian. Arthunkal is located at a distance of 22 Km from Alleppey and at a distance of around 8Km from Cherthala. It is a small sea side village. Arthunkal St. Andrews Church celebrates the feast of St. Sebastian in the month of January every year. The most important feast day is the 20th of January.
It is the first Basilica of Alleppey diocese and the 6th Basilica in Kerala. The upgrade to Basilica is an important mile stone in the history of Arthunkal church. It was the first parish in Alleppey diocese.
The feast of St. Sebastian attracts lots of tourists from all parts of the world, not just Christian devotees. Arthunkal is an important tourist destination in Alleppey en route the coastal road to Kochi. The scenic beauty of villages on the shores of calm Arabian sea will adore the minds of travelers. Through a tour of the coastal route, you can experience the charm of village life in all its purity.
Arthunkal St Andrew's church- Celebration of elevated to the status
of Basilica on the 11th of october 2010
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