Holy Innocents' Church, Mezhuveli

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Holy Innocents’ Orthodox Church
Indian Orthodox Church
TraditionMalayalam
Websitehiovp.com/
History
Founded1860
Administration
DioceseChengannur
Clergy
Vicar(s)Rev. Fr. Mathai kunnil

Holy Innocents’ Orthodox Church (Valiya Pally), popularly known as Mezhuveli Valiyapally, is a church in Mezhuveli, Kerala, India.

Foundation

Holy Innocents’ Orthodox Church was founded in 1860. The founder parishioners of this church were members of the ancient St. Mary’s church at Puthencavu. This is the mother church of all other churches in Mezhuveli-Kidangannoor.

Dedication

The main Thronos (Altar) is dedicated to the innocent babies killed by Herod the Great so as to avoid the loss of his throne to a newborn King of the Jews (the infant Jesus). The main feast of Mezhuveli Valiyapally is celebrated on 27 December.

Location

The church is situated beside Chengannoor-Omalloor Road in Mezhuveli, Kidangannur. This is one of the parishes in the

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.[1]

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