Holy Innocents' Orthodox Church

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Holy Innocents’ Orthodox Church (Valiya Pally), popularly known as Mezhuveli Valiyapally, is a church in Mezhuveli, Kerala, India.

Holy Innocents’ Orthodox Church was founded in 1860. The founder parishioners of this church were members of the ancient St. Mary’s church at Puthencavu. This is the mother church of all other churches in Mezhuveli-Kidangannoor.

The main Thronos (Altar) is dedicated to the innocent babies killed by King Herod in lieu of infant Jesus. The main feast of Mezhuveli Valiyapally is celebrated on 27th December.

This beautiful church is situated beside Chengannoor-Omalloor Road. This is one of the prominent parishes in the Chengannoor diocese of Malankara Orthodox Church.

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