The Holy Magi Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church is situated in the center of Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India. The church is under eparchy of Kothamangalam.:it:Eparchia di Kothamangalam The current vicar of church is Fr.Paul Nedumpurath.
History
In the first quarter of 19th century after circuit to the northern region the king's administrators were returning to south in ‘Manchal’ accompanied by the pedestrian forces. When they reached Muvattupuzha it was getting dark. They had to reach Koothattukulam, the nearby inn for their stay. The team was upset for want of adequate lamps. Geevarghese Kathanar of Arakuzha Pittapillil family helped them by arranging torches made of dry coconut leaves. As an expression of gratitude for this, the ‘Adhikari’ recommended Achan to the king. Achan was invited to the palace and honoured with a ‘vadi and pidi’ (stick with a grip). Considering of goodwill of Kathanar, the king allotted some land for the construction of a church. On 27 July 1820, the ancient form of the present church, a small chapel, came into existence. With timely repairs, renewals and renovations the church attained its present growth. Apart from the native Christians who mainly hail from Arakuzha and Mylakompu Foranes, who are the majority of the church laity. Syrian Christian Achayans from Palai, Mannathoor, Veliyannoor, Nediyasala and other places migrated to this land and a powerful Syrian Catholic community made its roots there.
Religious organisations CML Yuvadeepthy St. Vincent De Paul Society Carmelita 3rd Order Mathrudeepthy AKCC Thirubalasakiyam
Educational institutions Nirmala Higher Secondary School Nirmala Public School Little Flower L.P. School Nirmala CollegeNirmala College
Parishes under forane St. Sebastian Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Anicadu BVM Rosary Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Karakunnam St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Marady St. Jude Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Mekkadampu St. Joseph Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Mudavoor Nirmala Matha Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, East Muvattupuzha St. Michael Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Randar St. Max. Kolbe Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, East Vazhappilly
Daily Qurbana times
Sunday 5.30 AM - Holy Qurbana, 7 AM - Holy Qurbana,8.30 AM - Holy Qurbana,10 AM - Holy Qurbana, 4.30 PM - Holy Qurbana Monday 6 AM - Holy Qurbana, 6.45 AM - Holy Qurbana Tuesday 6 AM - Holy Qurbana, 6.45 AM - Holy Qurbana Wednesday 6 AM - Holy Qurbana, 6.45 AM - Holy Qurbana Thursday 6 AM - Holy Qurbana & Novena of Pooja Kings, 6.45 AM - Holy Qurbana Friday 6 AM - Holy Qurbana & Adoration,6.45 AM - Holy Qurbana Saturday 6 AM - Holy Qurbana, 7 AM - Holy Qurbana, 4.30 PM - Holy Qurbana and Novena of Mother of Perpetual Help
See also Muvattupuzha Syro Malabar Church Arakuzha Kothamangalam Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Kothamangalam Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha Catholic Church
References
External links Syro-Malabar Church Internet Mission