Kurumthottickal Thomas Kathanar II (Rev. K. T. Thomas), the initial steps were taken to build the new church. Titus II Mar Thoma Metropolitan laid the foundation stone of the church on 8 Vrichikam 1108 M.E. (23-11-1932). Koikalethu Mathai Upadesi gave constant and able support to Rev. K. T. Thomas in constructing the church. On 8 April 1941, the dedication ceremony of the biggest church in Travancore at that time was led by Abraham Mar Thoma Metropolitan. According to the church records, it took only 46, 000/- for the entire construction of the church. Even today, the imposing edifice, remarkable for its architectural beauty, with its walls built of perfectly shaped stones stands tall in Central Travancore in all its grandeur and majesty. Today St Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Kozhencherry has a large congregation with more than 1780 families and about 13475 members. As a result of the efforts of the church, several institutions which have proved a blessing to many in the entire area have been established. A reputed college, an industrial training centre, separate high schools for boys and girls, a higher secondary school adjoining St. Thomas High School, an English medium senior secondary school, a pain and palliative care unit, a magnificent auditorium, shopping complexes and a counseling centre in the area are all the contribution of the church for the public. The church has played a key role, in many ways the most significant role, in the development of Kozhencherry and its surrounding areas. Institutions Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School, Kozhencherry was established in the year 1982. Since then the school has attained a supreme position in the academic arena of Central Kerala, aiming at the all-round development of personality. The school curriculum provides for mental and physical growth. The school is situated in a calm and serene campus in the heart of Kozhencherry at a short distance from the Kozhencherry bus stand. The Mar Thoma Metropolitan is the patron and the vicar of the St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Kozhencherry is the Manager of the school. St. Thomas Higher Secondary School The St. Thomas High school, Kozhencherry was established in the year 1910 and has been instrumental in moulding the lives of many leaders of today. The School is situated at the heart of Kozhencherry town just a short distance from the St. Thomas Mar Thoma church, Kozhencherry. The school was