His relics were brought from Italy by Palakunnel Veliyachen and a statue of St. Maurus was installed in chapel.

[3] Palakunnel Mathai Mariam Kathanar who was a Christian leader established the church Koothrapally in the name of Mother Mary in the year 1876.

[4] In the early 19th century, Many people of low caste was denied entry to Nedumkunnam Church.

[6] Misompady is a place in Koothrapally village, located at Kottayam District in Kerala state.

Pachoru Nercha, a traditional Christian delicacy made with rice and jaggery syrup is distributed during the festive.