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Dear Cheriyan Nilackal cross a replica of Mar Thoma …

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Dear Cheriyan

Nilackal cross a replica of Mar Thoma Cross – There was an ancient cross found from Nilakkal. A part of which i heard is now at Kuvappalli ( ?) , came from the ruined Christian settlement of Nilakkal. It seems to have had an inscription in Roman or Greek capitals, but that it is so illegible that one can only guess.

The other portion of this cross left at Nilakkal was not found by Fr. Hosten when he visited the site again in 1924. I dont know more information about Nilakkal cross. If i am not mistaken it seems to be another Mar Thoma cross .

Manichaeism – There are no credible claims that Mani came to India. Kerala history talks about Manika Vachakar a hindu reviver. Based on my understanding, some people has confused the Manichiean Mani with him . I suggest you to read the chapter on “Did a Disciple of Manes go to India ?’ in the book “India and the Apostle Thomas – an enquiry with a critical analysis of Acta Thoma” by A E Medlycott . ( Its available free on Internet)

Mar Thoma Cross is Manichiean in orgin – Thats most definitely a googly. This has been studied by a number of Scholars and they have ruled out any possibilities.