Saint Thomas Church

The Saint Thomas Church is situated at Καλύβες - Κεφαλάς, Drapanos, Greece.

Location

• The Saint Thomas Church is situated at Καλύβες - Κεφαλάς, Drapanos, Greece.

History

The Saint Thomas Christians are an ethno-religious community of Indian Christians in the state of Kerala (Malabar region), who trace their origins to the evangelistic activity of Thomas the Apostle in the 1st century.

• Historically, this community was organised as the Province of India of the Church of the East, by Patriarch Timothy I (780–823 AD) in the eighth century.

History Continued

The Saint Thomas Christians had been historically a part of the hierarchy of the Church of the East but are now divided into several different Eastern Catholic, Oriental Orthodox, Protestant, and independent bodies, each with their own liturgies and traditions.

• They are based in Kerala and they speak Malayalam.

Architecture

The church's architectural style is not explicitly stated in the provided data. However, it is believed to be a chapel, as mentioned in the OpenStreetMap data.

Denomination and Religious Significance

The Saint Thomas Church belongs to the Anglican denomination of Christianity.

• The community is significant due to its historical ties with the Church of the East and its current division into various Eastern Catholic, Oriental Orthodox, Protestant, and independent bodies.

Architect and Notable Features

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Organ and Bells Information

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Heritage Status

The church's heritage status is not explicitly stated in the provided data. However, it is likely that the building has some form of cultural or historical significance due to its association with the Saint Thomas Christians community.

Visiting Information

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Notable Artworks or Relics

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