In the first quarter of 19th century after circuit to the northern region the King’s administrators were returning to south in ‘Manchal’ accompanied by the pedestrian forces. The team was upset for want of adequate lamps. Geevarghese Kathanar of Arakuzha Pittapillil family helped them by arranging torches made of dry coconut leaves. As an expression of gratification for this, the ‘Adhikari’ recomm
ended Achan to the king. Achan was invited to the palace and honoured with a ‘Vadi and Pidi’ (Stick with a Grip). Considering of goodwill of Kathanar, king allotted some land for the construction of a church. In July 27, 1820 the ancient form of the present church, a small chapel, came into existence. With timely repairs, renewals and renovations the church attained its present growth tremendously showing it’s blessing on to well educational institutions on both sides. apart from the native Christians who mainly hails from Arakuzha and Mylakompu foranes, who are the majority of the Church Laity. Syrian Christian Achayans from Palai, Mannathoor, Veliyannoor, Nediyasala and other places migrated to this land and a powerful Syrian Catholic community made its roots here.
