 Many of these churches built near Jewish settlements.These were at Maliankara (Kodungallur), Kollam, Niranam, Nilackal (Chayal), Kokkamangalam, Kottakkayal (North Paravur or Kottakkavu), Palayoor and Thiruvithamcode (Kanyakumari).Of which Church at Maliankara/Kottakavu is considered as first church.