Church of St.Jerome

The Church of St. Jerome is an important tourist destination. The Church of St. Jerome was built over the ruins of an old ancient monastery and is said to be around 410 years old.  The church is dedicated to St. Jerome who is revered in the church as a theologian and for his efforts to understanding and translating the holy bible.  There is an ornate and well adorned altar in that is dedicated to the Our Lady of Miracles.



The festive days of Our lady of Miracles is celebrated for three days on the first Monday after Easter.  The peculiar feature of the church is both Christians and Hindus alike. It is also believed that the Hindu Festival of Zara also has a symbolism to our lady of the Miracles.