St. Andrew’s Forane Church, Arunthukal in Alappuzha, is one of the sacred churches of Kerala. Located in Marunthukal, St. Andrew’s Forane Church is one of the major tourist attractions in Marunthukal in Alappuzha, Kerala. The church is famous for its image of St. Sebastian. It is believed that St. Sebastian has healing powers.
The Arunthukal feast is celebrated enthusiastically in St. Andrew’s Forane Church. Arunthukal in Alappuzha, also called the St. Sebastian’s Feast, draws people from all religions to St. Andrew’s Forane Church in Marunthukal.
How to reach St. Andrew’s Forane Church
In Kerala, a southern Indian state, the St. Andrew’s Basilica is situated 22 kilometers north of Alappuzha and 7 kilometers from Cherthala. In the Cherthala Taluk of the Alappuzha District, in Arthunkal, is where you’ll find the St. Andrew’s Basilica. Cherthala is the closest railway station. The distance to the closest airport, CIAL in Nedumbassery, is 70 kilometers.
For eleven days, the feast of St. Sebastian is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm in St. Andrew’s Forane Church, Arunthukal. It is one of the important pilgrimage centers for Christians, and many people arrange for religious tours to Kerala to be a part of this feast.
Mass Timings
Daily Mass : 5.30 am, 7 am, 4.30 pm
Sunday : 5.30 am, 7 am, 9 am, 5 pm
Baptisms : 2nd and 4th Sundays at after 9.30 am mass
St. Sebastian Novena : Thursday 11 am, 4.30 pm
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