Question: “Why are there so many pictures of churches in the family website?”
Answer: “In ancient times Nazrani (Christian) families have their locale and address in relation to a church. In the same manner, Chathoth- Konkara family too has its abode and growth in the precincts of a church/ churches.”
Kallupara church, which was the first Church for the family in Vallamkulam before the ‘Sleeba Church’ was founded in Thottabhagam.Kurisupalli long shot through the flag mast.Thrissur WF church, founded in 1909. Renovated facade and flag mast are seen. This is where C.I. Chandy, eldest of the five brothers, and my grand-dad, is buried.NIRANAM CHURCH : Believed to be founded by Apostle St. Thomas himself.PALIAKKARA CHURCH in the name of St. George, Thiruvalla. On the first of every Malayalam month, C.I. Chandy used to visit this church. I have accompanied him a few times.New facade of the Parumala Church. You can see a museum of artifacts including furniture used by the Bishop Gregorios who passed away in 1902.
