The St. Mary’s Church is also known by the name Valiyapally or the ‘big church.’ It is believed that the church was built in the year 1550. There is a story surrounding this church, and people believe that the church…

The cheriyapally church is also known by the name St. Mary’s Church. The Cheriyapally is one of the oldest and spectacular churches in Kottayam. The Church represents an amalgamation of Hindu and Portuguese architecture. The beautiful murals on the wall…

As soon as Sr. Alphonsa passed away with an odor of sanctity on July 28, 1946, and was interred, her reputation as a saint began to spread rapidly. People of all persuasions and denominations came to visit her tomb seeking…