Malayattoor, one of the prominent Christian pilgrim centres in South India is located in Ernakulam district, Kerala.

It is believed that St.Thomas the apostle had founded the church on his visit to Kerala to preach Christianity. The church is situated on a 609 metres high hillock.

Pilgrims have to climb up the hill to reach this centre of worship. The shrine has a life- size statue of the apostle and his imprinted footsteps.

Devotees arriving here make a variety of offerings climbing the hill with wooden crosses on one’s shoulder or carry stones, while the women folk carry brooms so as to be blessed with prosperity.

In and around the church there are places like Marthoma Mandapam, the Golden Cross, Footprints of St.Thomas, the ancient chapel damaged by elephants and a miraculous water spring.