Seven Churches established by St. Thomas in Kerala India

Christianity reached the shores of India when St. Thomas, the apostle of Jesus Christ set foot on the shores of Muziris (Cragannore) in Kerala India in 52 AD. He preached the gospel and the good news of Jesus Christ and he established seven and a half churched at Kodungalloor, Paravur (Kottakayal), Palayoor, Kokkamangalam, Nilackal, Kollam, Niranam and a half church at Thiruvithancode. He baptized several people who are today known as Saint Thomas Christians or Nasranis.