Marian devotion
The Virgin of the Annunciation in Malappuram
Kerala, India
In Malappuram, the Syrian Catholic community has an ancient devotion to the Virgin.
Main data
Country: India
Place: Kerala, India
The Syrian Christians of Malappuram say that the Virgin of the Annunciation appeared in a mangostan tree to the people. Tradition says that the tree flourished in the middle of drought and its fruits healed the sick. Today there is a church by the tree, which continues to bear fruit.
«La Virgen hace florecer lo seco.»
A flower for the Virgin
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Pray Hail MarySources: oral tradition of the Catholic community, popular devotion and historical sources.
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