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The oldest church (St. Thomas Church) in India is located in the state of
A
Goa
B
Assam
C
Kerala
D
West Bengal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -St. Thomas Church, Palayoor is located at Palayur (also spelled Palayoor), in Thrissur district in Kerala on the west coast of India. According to tradition, it was established in 52 AD by St Thomas . It is the first church in India, and is called an Apostolic Church credited to the Apostolate of St.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to traditional accounts of the Saint Thomas Christians of India, the Apostle Thomas landed in Muziris (Cranganore) on the Kerala coast in AD 52 and was martyred in Mylapore, near Madras in AD 72. The port was destroyed in 1341 by a massive flood that realigned the coasts.

Detailed explanation-3: -St. Thomas arrived in Kerala in 52 A.D. through the sea route. According to the different historical sources and excavations reveals that there existed an ancient trade relation between India and eastern world. There were no rival traditions for the origin of Christianity in India other than attributed to St.

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