The Madre de Deus Church, also known as the Mother of God Church,
is a church located in Vettukad in Kerala,
India's Thiruvananthapuram district.
Address: Veli Sanghumugham Rd, Balanagar, Vettukadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695021
The church, famous for its Feast of the King(Vettukad Fest) celebration, is traditionally believed to have been visited by St. Francis Xavier between C.E. 1543 and 1547.
The 'Feast of Christ the King' is the highlight of the church's annual events.
The festival is marked by a series of special prayers and rituals, culminating in a grand ceremonial procession carrying the statue of Christ the King


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