St. Elijah's Church, Koduvila

St Elijah Orthodox Syrian Church, Koduvila, is one of the ancient churches in the name of prophet Elijah in the Malankara Orthodox Church. This church was established by the Malankara Metropolitan Pulikkottil Joseph Mar Dionysius 5th.

St Elijah Orthodox Syrian Church in 2008
The newly renovated church in 2011

History

In the initial periods, the members of the church joined with St. Mary's Orthodox Valiyapalli, Kallada, where the grave yard of Mar Andrew is located. To reach the church, the congregation would need to cross the Kallada River for participating in sacramental ceremonies known as the Holy Qurbana.

Location

The church is situated near Munroe Island in Kallada. On Bing/Google maps the church is visible with a red roof at this address Kollam Sub-District 691502, India 9.002358, 76.634399 [1] [2]

Renovation

On September 13, 2008, in the presence of Matthews Mar Epiphanios, the metropolitan of Kochi, Zachariah Mar Anthonios laid the foundation stone of the new church. Its construction is a blend of ancient and modern architecture, with the installation of the main door on September 13, 2009 by Zachariah Mar Anthonios. The people of the local community assisted in construction activities.

Church in July 2011
Interior of the renovated Church

References
  1. "Bing Kaarten".
  2. "Bing Kaarten". Bing maps.


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