It is considered as Asia's largest shrine dedicated to Saint George, about five million people visit it every year.

[citation needed] The church was originally dedicated to the Marth Mariam (Virgin Mary).

A statue of St. George (Mar Geevarghese Sahada) on horseback, stabbing a serpent under his horse's hooves, is prominent.

The foundation stone for the third church, blessed by Pope John Paul II,[9] was laid on 1 January 2001.

[10] Blending European and Keralite architecture, its madbaha/altar is made of teak covered with gold foil imported from Italy and it has two bell towers.

[11][12] Old (original sin, Noah's Ark and Cain and Abel) and New Testament scenes (the story of Jesus) are depicted as sculptures.

A statue of St. George (Mar Geevarghese Sahada) on horseback, stabbing a serpent under his horse's hooves, is prominent.

[10] Blending European and Keralite architecture, its Madaba/altar is made of teak covered with gold foil imported from Italy and it has two bell towers.

[11][12] Old (original sin, Noah's Ark and Cain and Abel) and New Testament scenes (the story of Jesus) are depicted as sculptures.

The Edappally's Darsana Samooham helps organize the annual feast and participates in the festival procession.

[15] The Marian Sodality, founded by Payyappilly Joseph Kathanar in 1927, promotes spirituality among parish youth.

[16] Similarly, the Cherupushpa Mission League (founded in 1972) works to instill Christian values in the youth of the parish.

St. George's Charitable Fund is managed by the church to provide financial assistance to the poor, regardless of religion.

[5] Many churches sprang up throughout Europe and parts of the East dedicated to St. George, the patron saint of England.

The statue of St. George on horseback depicts the saint and his horse killing a serpent, a symbol of Satan.