Palayur pilgrimage held
(Indian Expess)

THRISSUR: Thousands of faithful, priests and nuns took part in the pilgrimage to St Thomas Forane Church at Palayur near Guruvayur, on Sunday. The faithful from Thrissur town and nearby areas covered the 31-km distance from the town by walking. The annual pilgrimage to Palayur, considered as the cradle of Christianity in the state, is being organised for the past 12 years by the Thrissur Archdiocese as part of sacrifice during the Lent season. Delhi Archbishop Vincent Concessao inaugurated the pilgrimage at St Thomas Forane church, Palayur, in the afternoon. Archbishop (Emeritus) Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhi presided over the function. Thrissur Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath welcomed the gathering

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