[4] He formed a Christian community at Kokkamangalam and enshrined a Cross for the faithful.

This cross was later cut off by saboteurs, and thrown into the Lake Vembanad, through which it floated up to Pallippuram, where it is enshrined.

[5] The Relic of Apostle St. Thomas enshrined here was brought from Ortona in Italy by Pope John Paul II in November 1999.

Special Novena prayers are held on Friday evenings to venerate the Relic.

Devotees who aspire for jobs in foreign countries seek the intercession of the Apostle here.