About Manjinikkara Dayara
Manjinikkara Dayara, also known as Mor Ignatius Dayara, is a prominent Christian monastery located in Manjinikkara, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It serves as the headquarters of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and is the final resting place of Mor Ignatius Elias III, the Patriarch of Antioch. The monastery attracts pilgrims and visitors interested in its religious significance and serene surroundings.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a peaceful religious environment with opportunities for prayer and reflection. The monastery features traditional architecture and houses the tomb of Mor Ignatius Elias III. The surrounding area offers quiet natural scenery typical of the Kerala highlands.
Key highlights
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Tomb of Mor Ignatius Elias III
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Headquarters of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church
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Peaceful monastic atmosphere
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Traditional Syrian Christian architecture
History of Manjinikkara Dayara
Established as the final resting place of Mor Ignatius Elias III, Patriarch of Antioch, who died in 1932. The monastery has been an important center for the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church since then.
Culture & Context
Important pilgrimage site for Syrian Christians in Kerala. Represents the historical connection between the Indian Orthodox Church and the Syriac Orthodox tradition.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport |
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| By train | Nearest railway station is Thiruvalla Railway Station |
| By road |