St. Thomas Marthoma Church, Kozhencherry

The Maramon Convention, the largest Christian gathering in Asia, is held every February on the sand bed of the Pamba River, which is near the church.

The prominent Christians of the time organized themselves and brought their grievance to the attention of the then ruling King, Maharaja Thekkumkur Kulasekhara.

(1836) the Malankara Syrian Church split into two factions one supporting naveekaranam (reformation) and the others who was against it, following a court order.

On the northern side of the compound wall, where the old church had existed, a piece of land was set apart for use as a cemetery.

A court case was filed and the judgement asked the Orthodox to remit a share of the expenses if they were to conduct worship once in five times.

Many of them wanted the Kochupalli to be kept intact as it was one of the very few buildings representing the antiquity and the treasured traditions of the Mar Thoma church.

After this, the Mannurethu [2] plot on the western side of the church was bought and under the inspiring leadership of Kurumthottickal Thomas Kathanar II (Rev.

Titus II Mar Thoma Metropolitan laid the foundation stone of the church on 8 Vrichikam 1108 M.E.

On 8 April 1941, the dedication ceremony of the biggest church in Travancore at that time was led by Abraham Mar Thoma Metropolitan.

Even today, the imposing edifice, remarkable for its architectural beauty, with its walls built of perfectly shaped stones stands tall in Central Travancore in all its grandeur and majesty.

The pain and palliative care[4] unit was inaugurated on 24 August 2008 by Philipose Mar Chrysostom Valiya Metropolitan.