Kadamattam Church, an ancient church famous for its legendary priest, Kadamattath Kathanar, is located at Kunnattunadu of
Ernakulam District.
Believed to be built by a Christian priest from the west, who had earned the name 'Mar Aaba', the church was consecrated in AD 865. It has strong resemblances with the old temples of Kerala. The walls of this old church are about 1.5 m thick. Inside the church there is an old Persian memorabilia, where one can see ancient descriptions in old Pahlavi {Persian) language. A grand feast is celebrated here during January-February to mark the death anniversary of Kadamattath Kathanar. Hundreds of people throng the church for this event.
Kadamattam is about 35 km south-east of Ernakulam on Ernakulam-Muvattupuzha road. Ernakulam Town Railway Station and Aluva Railway Station are the nearest railway stations. Frequent buses are available from different parts of Kerala to this holy place.
