Introduction

Good Shepherd Church is located behind the civil station about 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) from Kottayam, and is the first church of the Diocese of Vijayapuram. The construction work of the church was completed in 1882. The Italian architecture of the church is rather impressive and catches the eye first-up, with the façade still in great condition especially after it was refurbished in 1964. The church holds two annual feasts; one is the feast of St. Sebastian on 20th January and the other that of Good Shepherd from 10th to 12th April.

A visit to the church is recommended for its beautiful Italian façade.

Special Attributes

The Italian architecture of the church is worth looking out for.

Nuisance

The site is very peaceful and free of irritants.

Dressing restrictions

Dress appropriately, avoid wearing short or revealing clothes.

Connectivity

You can hire an auto-rickshaw to the church from Kottayam city centre.

Enjoyed by

Families, Senior Citizens, Backpackers

Exposure

You will be indoors. On your way from the city centre to the church during the day, you will be exposed to a harsh sun. So, it is advisable to carry along sunshades and a bottle of drinking water.

Avoidable Season

Open through the year

Facilities

Basic, plan accordingly

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction.

Tip

Keep your tone low inside the church, and turn your phone to silent mode.

Type of site

The first church of the Diocese of Vijayapuram