Our Church, Mar Sleeva Syrian Church has a rich heritage of 600 years. It is the first Christian Church in Alappuzha. It is the offspring of Champakkulam Martha Mariam (St.Mary’s) Church. The Christian Community here got strengthened with the passage of time. The Church buildings and its architecture reflect the divinity. Present structure is 200 years old. It is the ever first Parish in Alappuzha and today we have 1248 families as Parishioners.
Alappuzha Mar Sleeva Forane Church takes its name from the Mar Sleeva which means Resurrected Jesus.
The feast of Our Lady of Carmel has been celebrated from 1827. ..
The feast of St. Joseph is held on March 19th every year.
The celebration of the Rosary is held during the month of October.Ten days of Rosary is prayed and on last Sunday..
The feast of St. Thomas is celebrated on July 3rd in this Church every year in a significant manner..
The feast of Our Virgin Mary is celebrated during Sep 1st to 8th along with Holy Qurbana, Novena, Rosary and Prayers.
