St. Stephen's Orthodox Church, Kattanam

Welcome to St. Stephen's Orthodox Syrian Church, Kattanam,

St. Stephen's Orthodox Syrian Church, Kattanam, popularly known as 'Kattanam Valiyapally' founded in the name of patron Saint Stephen (First martyr of Christianity).

Situated at the heart of Kattanam - at Bharanickavu Grama Panchayat, Alappuzha District in Kerala. This Church is one of the prominent parishes under the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. There are about 1200 families under the parish spread around Kattanam. The 189 years old church is a parish under the Mavelikkara diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. There are three 'Altars' in the church. The central one is dedicated to St. Stephen, This is used for regular services of the church. The altar on the northern side is consecrated to St. Mary and the altar on the southern side is consecrated in the name of St. George. The church stands as a light house for the surrounding areas, showering blessings to the devotees.

"The First Church was consecrated by H.G. Most Rev. Philipose Mar Dionysius, the Malankara Metropolitan, on 15-10-1010."

Church History

Kattanam Valiyapally, a marvellous masterpiece with distinctive features contributed by modern architecture. In harmony with nature beauty and silence it offers the same harmony between different communities. So this church has become pride of Kattanam with 189 years of tradition.

Church Development Journey

The renovated Church was consecrated by
H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Geevarghese II, the Catholicose of the East, on 08-09-1115.The
present Church was consecrated by H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews II, the Catholicose of the East, on 20 January 1996.

Church Blessings

This ancient church is full of blessings, this church has proven to be the symbol of royalness and auspiciousness. Irrespective of caste or creed those who believe in St. Stephen have got answers to their prayers.

“But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.”

Acts: 7:55

Catholicos of the east in Malankara

H.H.Baselios Marthoma Mathews III

Diocese Metropolitan

H.G. Abraham Mar Epiphanios

The Word became flesh and
made his dwelling among us

Jesus the Light and the Way

May the Word guide and
guard our days and ways

Welcome to St. Stephen's Orthodox Syrian Church, Kattanam,