St. Joseph's Monastery Church at Mannanam, 15 kms from Kottayam is a prominent
Christian pilgrim center. The church was built by the blessed Father Kuriakose
Elias of Chavara, who is among the most saintly figures in the annals
of Syrian Catholic Church history. The mortal remains of this saintly
priest is preserved here. Thousands of devotees gather here to pay homage
to the saint every Saturday. The altar of the church is painted with gold
filigree work. Every year on 3rd January , the feast of Blessed Chavara
is celebrated with great devotion and solemnity.
Contact Address:
St. Joseph's Monastery Church
Mannanam, Kottayam -686 561
Phone : 0481-2597237,2598170
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Kerala 
