Anthrayos Bava
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Mar Andraeus Bava Shrine, also known as St. Mar Andraeus Bava Orthodox Syrian Church, is a prominent and historic sacred site located in Kallada, Kerala, India. It is a significant religious and spiritual landmark in the region, cherished by believers from various communities. The shrine is a part of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, an ancient Christian tradition with deep-rooted spiritual heritage. The tomb of St. Mar Andraeus Bava, a holy metropolitan who arrived in Malankara in 1678, attracts pilgrims seeking solace, divine blessings, and spiritual healing.
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Anthrayous Bava
Puthenkavil’s guardian father, St. Mar Andraeus Bava, was a holy metropolitan who arrived in Malankara in AD 1678. His holy tomb is located in a sacred place in Kallada, a region in Kollam district. This holy shrine serves as a sanctuary of solace for people of different castes and religions, shining as a sacred center. Known as the Jerusalem of Southern Malankara, the tomb of the holy Mar Andraeus Bava and his intercessions have gained widespread fame. Renowned for miraculous works and spiritual sanctity, he continues to stand as a heavenly mediator for all.
Mar Andraeus Bava, who lived as a saint, visited various churches in Malankara. Guided by divine direction, this holy father arrived at the ancient Christian church in Kallada, where he lived piously and eventually passed away. His tomb in the sanctuary of the church, even after many years, still remains a beacon of spiritual radiance among the people of Malankara. Every year, on March 2nd and 3rd (Kumbham 18th and 19th), people from different parts of the region attend his annual feast to receive blessings. Through this, the holy father continues to affirm the reality of life beyond death in the presence of God.
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