Kadammanittapally, Orthodox church in Naranganam Grama Panchayat, India.
Kadammanittapally is a church of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kadammanitta, within the Thumpamon Diocese, named after St John the Baptist. The first chapel was built of straw and palm leaves, surrounded by dense forest, and the parish is said to hold the sacred footprints of Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala.
Syrian Christians who had migrated from central Travancore to Kadammanitta worshipped at the Orthodox Valiyapally in Kozhencherry, but travel there for anointing of the sick, communion and funerals was difficult. A chapel was therefore built at Kadammanitta in 1018 of the Malayalam calendar, corresponding to 1842–43 CE. The parish belongs to the Thumpamon Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
The church preserves sacred footprints of Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala and holds annual celebrations tied to the memory of a smallpox epidemic's end. These observances remain central to the spiritual life of the local community.
The church holds regular services and welcomes visitors interested in attending religious ceremonies or prayer gatherings. Checking ahead about special occasions or festivals can help you plan your visit, as these may affect regular service times.
The parish is named after St John the Baptist, and it belongs to the Thumpamon Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The church is also called Kadammanittapally, and pilgrims come to see footprints said to be those of Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala.
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