History says HG Eldo Mar Basseleos had a memorable contact with our parish.
In 1685 he visited Kerala and reached Kothamangalam, not far from
Karingachira. Thamukku perunnal is for the remembrance of his visit.
Karingachira church is the only Royal Church in Kerala because Cochin Hindu
Royal family is believed to be related to this church.
In 1876 H.H. Moran Mar Iqnatius Patros Patriarch visited this church
St. Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni) is closely related to this Karingachira
church. His consecration (as Decon) was held at this church in the Malayalam
year 1033. ie 1857 AD.
Famous historical Malankara association of the Syrian Orthodox Christians
were held at this church in 1935
For the first time, Patriarch day celebrations were held at this church
in 1974 to enrich the unity of Syrian Orthodox Christians.
This parish played a prominent role in the history of Koonan Cross Pledge
Rev.Fr. P.P. Joseph receiving Mar Elias medal from the Patriarch for his
memorable contributions to the Malankara Syrian Church
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