I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness" (Psalms:84:10)
History:-
The history of Christianity in India started with the arrival of Saint Thomas, the apostle of Lord Jesus Christ in the coastal area of Kodungallore (Cranganore) in AD 52. Palakkunnathu Abraham Malpan and Kaithayil Geevarghese Malpan envisaged the true spirit of Gospel as a vis
ion of life and started the ‘Movement of Reformation’. This resulted in the formation of Malankara Mar Thoma Church, focusing on evangelism and Christian witness in the year 1836. Our forefathers decided to accept and follow the programmes of reformation by relying on their trust in Almighty God. They decided to separate their virtual relations by giving up all hereditary and rightful material possessions from Puthencavu Valiya Palli. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, our forefathers with their insight and sense of the need for a new church in the locality of Mulakuzha, bought a land (where our Church presently exists) for 400 Raassi (equivalent of Rs.140/-) from Muttathil Sri Mathen Yohannan and registered it in the names of Malayil Ezhikkakathu Sri.Cherian Varughese, Chenpanchira thekethil Mannil Sri.Kochaippa Kurien, Chakkalayil Sri.Koshy Cherian, Thundupurayidathil Sri.Varkey Korula, Pulipra thekkel Sri.Chacko Chacko, Malayil Thottunkara Sri Vareed Mathen and Kuzhiyil Kizhakkethil Sri Geevarghese Mammen on 23rd Kumbham 1075( Malayalam year). Muttathil Palli:-
A temporary thatched shed was constructed on this land and on 03-02-1901,Kochalumplackal Koshy Kathanar administered Holy Sacrament (Qurbana) and named this new place of worship as ‘Muttathil Church’. The devout followers of of the newly formed church continued worship here for about 30 years and later the church was re-christened as “ Mulakuzha St.Thomas Mar Thoma Church” as per the Kalpana of Mar Thoma Metropolitan.Another milestone in the growth of the Church was the official approval for cemetery in the premises of the church during this period. New Church Building:-
As the Church grow in spiritual and numerical strength, the parishioners decided to construct a permanent Church building and His Grace Titus 2nd Mar Thoma Metropolitan laid the foundation stone for a new church on 07-03-1913. After 19 years of sustained and dedicated efforts for the construction work, Rev. Mammen conducted worship on 06-02-1932 and dedicated the Church for worship. With great enthusiasm and co-operation,our forefathers continued their efforts for physical improvement in the church for eleven years and the full fledged Church was Consecrated by His Grace Titus 2ndMar Thoma Metropolitan in a solemn ceremony on 03-04-1943.Rt.Rev.Abraham Mar Thoma Suffragan Metropolitan, Rt.Rev.Yuhanon Mar Timotheus Episcopa, Rt.Rev.Mathews Mar Athanasios were co-celebrants on the historic occasion. Leadership:-
The earnest interests and commitments of Kaleeckal Thekkethi Sri.Kunju Ninan Varkey,Pullanjikkalayil Sri.P.V.Koruthu,Vadakkanethu Sri.Geevarghese Geevarghese,Puliprathekkethil Elanthattu Sri.Chacko Potha,Thachilethu Sri.Cherian,Kochayyathu Sri.Perumal Kocheriah,Malayil Peedikayil Sri.Korula Varkey,Parappattu Sri,Varghese Oommen,Vallyathu Ayrookuzhiyil Sri.Eipe Mathai,Ezhikkakathu Bunglow Sri.A.G.Joseph,Mannil Thekkethil Sri.Kurien,Thamarasserykaleeckal Sri.Perumal Abraham, Sri.Kaniyan Kaniyan Kizhakkethil Sri.Koshy Chacko, Erattakulangara Sri.Mathen Varghese, and Kochayyathu Puthenveettil Sri.Iduculla Daveed imbued with the faith in God, strengthen the parish in its spiritual journey. The members of the Church cherish the memory of these early leaders with gratitude and affection. For the convenience of the members hailing from the locality of Kotta, a separate congregation was formed and later this became in the present form of Moria Mar Thoma Church. Progress:-
By the Grace of Almighty God,we were able to launch on various Church related projects like Sunday School,Parsonage, Parish hall etc in due course and brought them to successful completion.Other related works like boundary wall,road and steps (for the access) to Church were also completed in a phased manner.We bought a ‘Bier’ (coffin carrier) for funerals in early 70’s. Renovation:-
As the parishioners grew in number,church renovation was inevitable for sufficient space to accommodate the congregation, the frontage was extended towards west in 1972. Later in 1976, widening works were undertaken on southern and northern side.Within a short period of time,construction of office and vestry blocks were also completed. Common Vault:-
A common vault consisting of 80 cells ( single, family and common) was constructed in 1986. New Parsonage:-
A new parsonage was constructed in 1988 after demolishing the old dilapidated building. Parish Hall:-
His Grace Dr.Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan dedicated the parish hall to cater the social needs of the parishioners. Sunday School:-
The parish re-designed the structure and roof of the Sunday school hall and it is now more spacious and became architecturally stronger. Prayer Groups:-
Prayer groups functioning by areawise for the convenience to arrange payers at residences.Presently there are 12 prayer groups and meetings are held on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th sundays. Combined meetings of all prayer groups are convened on every last sunday at the home of any designated parishioner. Above all, we surrender ourselves in front of Almighty God and may His name be Glorified.
