KURAVILANGAD SANGAMAM OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Kuravilangad is a small town nestled amidst the verdant greenery of Kottayam district in Kerala,
a south Indian state. The town is situated in Meenachil Taluk, about 22 km north of Kottayam,
and near Ettumanoor and places like Kalathoor, Kalikave, Vempally,Vayala, Elackad, Marangattupally,
Kurianad, Monippally, Thottuva, Nazareth Hill, Kothanaloor and Kanjirathanam.
For centuries, agriculture remained the primary occupation of most people living in Kuruvilangad. However, the area is now home to many educated youth, including doctors, engineers, nurses, lawyers, and software professionals. Former Indian President K R Narayanan studied at St. Mary’s High School, one of the many well-known educational institutions in the area.
For centuries, agriculture remained the primary occupation of most people living in Kuruvilangad. However, the area is now home to many educated youth, including doctors, engineers, nurses, lawyers, and software professionals. Former Indian President K R Narayanan studied at St. Mary’s High School, one of the many well-known educational institutions in the area.
Kuravilangad is home to the esteemed St. Mary’s Forane Church (Martha Mariam Church) which was built in
105 A.D. It is believed that Mother Mary's first appearance in the world was in Kuravilangad. According
to legend, Our Lady appeared before a few thirsty children, who were tending their flock in the bushes,
and showed them a place from where a miraculous perpetual spring sprouted. Before disappearing, she also
asked them to build a church at the place. The children reported the events to the elders who wasted no
time in building a church there. Interestingly, the spring exists even today.
Traditional beliefs, some legendary factors and historical associations contribute to the actual history of the church. According to history, four families - Palli (Kalli), Kaliyakal (Kalikavu), Sankarapuri and Pakalomattam from Palayur got baptized by St. Thomas and arrived at Ettumanoor. They then moved to Kalikavu near Kuravilangad in the beginning of the second century. This was the first Christian community in India.
Traditional beliefs, some legendary factors and historical associations contribute to the actual history of the church. According to history, four families - Palli (Kalli), Kaliyakal (Kalikavu), Sankarapuri and Pakalomattam from Palayur got baptized by St. Thomas and arrived at Ettumanoor. They then moved to Kalikavu near Kuravilangad in the beginning of the second century. This was the first Christian community in India.
News
South Floridians hailing from Kuruvilangad and surrounding areas
in Kerala recently got together to form an organization that primarily
proposes to work for the betterment of needy people in their hometown.
The meeting held in Coral Springs to form the organization, presided
over by Ouseph Varkey, was attended
by more than 15 families. Kuruvilangad Sangamam of South Florida has
plans to organize meetings once in three months.
Leaders
President : Mr.Ouseph Varkey
VP : Mr.Mathew Valloor
Secretary : Mr.Jose Thomas
Joint Secretary : Mrs.Tresa Joy
Treasurer : Mr.Tomy Devasia
P R O: Mrs.Mary Joseph
VP : Mr.Mathew Valloor
Secretary : Mr.Jose Thomas
Joint Secretary : Mrs.Tresa Joy
Treasurer : Mr.Tomy Devasia
P R O: Mrs.Mary Joseph
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