Patron: Sacred Heart of Jesus Second Patron: St. Pius X
The Eparchy of Kottayam was erected exclusively for the Southist (Knanaya) Catholics in 1911. The Knanaya Community traces its origin…
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The Knanaya: A Legacy of Faith, Heritage, and Unity
The Knanaya are a distinct endogamous community within the Saint Thomas Christian tradition of Kerala, India. Known as Knanaya, Southists,…
The Story of Knai Thomman: The Beginning of the Knanaya Community
The history of the Knanaya community is deeply rooted in faith, migration, and cultural preservation. At the heart of this…
Knanaya Identity: Understanding the Southist Heritage
The Knanaya community occupies a unique place in the history of Kerala’s Saint Thomas Christians. Known as the Southists or…