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