Seek the blessings of the Chavara Achan at the St. Joseph’s Monastery! The Abbey at Mannanam was founded by the blessed Saint Father Chavara Kuriakose Elias. He was a prominent saint of the Syrian Catholic Church in Kerala. It is also the final resting place of the Chavara Achan, and his mortal remains are preserved here. Every year the St. Joseph’s Monastery is visited by thousands of devotees to worship the saint.
The church is almost 18 kilometres away from Kumarakom and can be reached by renting a taxi. It is one of the best places to visit in Kumarakom in one day.
Opening Hours: 6am- 7pm ; Time Required: 1 – 2 hours
Entry Fees: no entry fee; Holidays: open 365 days