Our Journey of Faith
About Our Parish
The story of Mar Thoma Valiyapally, Elanthoor — our history, our beliefs, and the community we have become.
Our Story
Rooted in Tradition, Growing in Grace
Mar Thoma Valiyapally began as a modest chapel serving a handful of faithful families amid the hills of Pathanamthitta. Over the decades, it has grown into a vibrant parish — yet it has never lost the intimacy of those early gatherings.
Today, we carry forward the sacraments, feasts and daily prayers of our ancestors while opening our doors wide to new generations, new families, and new voices in worship.
Our parish life is built around the Holy Qurbana, the sacraments, and a network of ministries that care for every stage of life — from Sunday School children to our senior members.
75+
Years
1200+
Families
12
Ministries
What We Believe
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To be a lighted lamp in Elanthoor — a parish where every generation finds a spiritual home, and where the light of Christ reaches beyond our walls into the wider community.
Our Mission
To worship faithfully through the Holy Qurbana and sacraments, to nurture every member through teaching and fellowship, and to serve our neighbours in practical love.
Milestones
Our Journey Through Time
1950
A Humble Beginning
A small prayer chapel is built by founding families of Elanthoor.
1972
The Parish is Consecrated
Mar Thoma Valiyapally is formally consecrated, welcoming its first resident vicar.
1989
Sunday School Founded
A dedicated wing for Sunday School and youth catechism opens its doors.
2005
New Sanctuary Consecrated
A larger sanctuary is built to serve the growing parish family.
2020
Live Streaming Begins
Sunday Holy Qurbana is streamed online, reaching families near and far.
Today
A Living Community
A parish of many ministries, hundreds of families, and a lamp still lighted to lighten.
Join Us in Worship
Service Timings
Sunday Holy Qurbana
7:00 AM & 9:30 AM
Weekday Service
6:30 AM
Confession
Saturday Evenings
Languages
Malayalam & English