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Fr.Dr. Johnson Neelanirappel
Parish Vicar

Fr.Dr. Johnson Neelanirappel

Kottayam

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Visit Dr. Johnson Neelanirappel, Kaduthuruthy, Kottayam. Check daily & Sunday Holy Mass timings, novena prayers, feast schedules, and parish history.

Overview

Founded in 400 AD (reconstructed in 1456 AD), St. Mary’s Forane Church in Kaduthuruthy, popularly known as Kaduthuruthy Valiyapally, is one of the most historic Knanaya Syrian Catholic churches in Kerala. Serving historically as the seat of the Vadakkankoor kingdom's trade and Christian settlement, the church is a masterpiece of indigenous Syrian-Kerala church architecture.The church is globally celebrated for its colossal monolithic granite open-air rock cross, standing 50 feet tall on an ornate stone base carved with Persian crosses, elephants, and angels. The interior preserves breathtaking 15th-century wood carvings, a gilded iconostasis, and an ancient wooden ceiling depicting biblical episodes. Elevated as a major Knanaya Forane center, Kaduthuruthy Valiyapally remains a living monument of early Christian history in India.

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Founded in 400 AD (reconstructed in 1456 AD), St. Mary’s Forane Church in Kaduthuruthy, popularly known as Kaduthuruthy Valiyapally, is one of the most historic Knanaya Syrian Catholic churches in Kerala. Serving historically as the seat of the Vadakkankoor kingdom's trade and Christian settlement, the church is a masterpiece of indigenous Syrian-Kerala church architecture.
The church is globally celebrated for its colossal monolithic granite open-air rock cross, standing 50 feet tall on an ornate stone base carved with Persian crosses, elephants, and angels. The interior preserves breathtaking 15th-century wood carvings, a gilded iconostasis, and an ancient wooden ceiling depicting biblical episodes. Elevated as a major Knanaya Forane center, Kaduthuruthy Valiyapally remains a living monument of early Christian history in India.


7 Liturgies Daily & Special
1 Feasts Celebrations
3 Clergy Community
Historical Milestones

Preserving Sacred Heritage & Grace

Offer Intentions

From humble beginnings, St. Mary's Forane Church, Kaduthuruthy has stood as a steadfast sanctuary of faith, liturgical tradition, and continuous prayer.

400

Original Foundation

400

Early Knanaya Christian settlement established their place of worship in Kaduthuruthy.

1456

Major Reconstruction & Granite Cross

1456

Erection of the massive 50-foot open-air granite cross and reconstruction of the stone sanctuary.

1599

Historical Synod Association

1599

Visited by Archbishop Alexis de Menezes prior to the Synod of Diamper; noted for ancient manuscripts.

HOLY MASS TIMINGS

വിശുദ്ധ കുർബാനയുടെ സമയങ്ങൾ

COME  •  PRAY  •  BE BLESSED

SUNDAY

5:45 A.M, 7:00 A.M,
9:30 A.M, 3:30 P.M

(MALAYALAM)

MONDAY – FRIDAY

6:00 A.M, 7:00 A.M

(MALAYALAM)

SATURDAY

6:00 A.M, 7:00 A.M, 5:30 P.M

(MALAYALAM)
കൂടുതൽ വിവരങ്ങൾ
Sanctified Heritage

Historically Renowned Holy Sites & Relics

Centuries-old sacred resting places, consecrated altars, and intercessory relics preserved within our sanctuary grounds.

A legacy of faith that endures

HOLY
RELIC
Historic Monolithic Granite Open-Air Cross
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Historic Monolithic Granite Open-Air Cross

A 50-foot monolithic open-air rock cross carved from a single granite block with intricate relief carvings on an octagonal base.

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OFFERINGS & DEVOTIONS

SACRED OFFERINGS

നേർച്ചകളും വിശുദ്ധ വഴിപാടുകളും

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വിശുദ്ധബലി

(Holy Mass Intention)

Holy Mass Intention

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ശിലാകുരിശിൽ എണ്ണയൊഴിക്കൽ നേർച്ച

(Oil Offering at the Granite Cross)

Pouring oil into the lamps around the ancient monolithic rock cross for petitions and healing.

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Parish Address St. Mary's Forane Church, Kaduthuruthy, Kaduthuruthy, Kottayam, India

Telephone 91 4829 282 233

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