Mylapra Grama Panchayat
Documented local history
Pathanamthitta district · Konni taluk
Historical overview
Following the reunion movement in 1930 led by Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios, about five families from Mylapra embraced the Catholic Faith in Thirumoolapuram. [2]
On 9 June 1932, St. George Malankara Catholic Church was established in Mylapra with 29 families and 106 members. [2]
On 19 January 1936, Rev. Fr. A.G. Abraham Thengumtharamedayil with a group of more than 100 families embraced the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church before Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios at a ceremony held in the Mylapra school. [2]
Foundation stone for a larger church was laid by Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios on 13 March 1941; construction was completed on 15 September 1944 and the church was renamed Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church. Educational institutions in Mylapra include Mount Bethany English Higher Secondary School, Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, and Sacred Heart Teachers Training College. [2]
Timeline
- 1930
Five families from Mylapra embraced the Catholic Faith in Thirumoolapuram after the reunion movement of 1930. [2]
- 9 June 1932
St. George Malankara Catholic Church in Mylapra was established with 29 families and 106 members. [2]
- 19 January 1936
Rev. Fr. A.G. Abraham Thengumtharamedayil with a group of more than 100 families embraced the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church before Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios at a ceremony held in the Mylapra school. [2]
- 13 March 1941
The foundation stone for a larger church was laid by Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios. [2]
- 15 September 1944
Construction was completed; the church was renamed Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church. [2]
- 12 January 2003
Foundation stone laid for reconstruction of the church. [2]
- 28-29 December 2007
The church was consecrated by Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos with Joshua Mar Ignathios and Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom. [2]
Sources
- [1] Mylapra — English Wikipedia contributors
- [2] Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church, Mylapra — English Wikipedia contributors
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