Growing from Strength to Strength Through Faith & Sacrifice
Due to the working of a righteous generation who believed in a living God, the church which started functioning in a small earthen building has gone from strength to strength. The congregation and the presbyters in charge worked together for this development.
In 1890, due to the effort of the members of the church, an area of one acre land—which houses the church and the school today—was purchased and a small church building was also constructed. In 1904, Kunjoommen Tharian gifted 80 cents of land to Punnacadu Anglican Church for the use as cemetery.
During the time of Mr. N.T. Thomas, with the whole-hearted effort of the members of the church, the Chamakala property was purchased and a Parsonage was built. This helped in the upgrading of the church to the status of a parish.
Rev. K.J. Chacko was appointed as the first Vicar after the church was upgraded to a Parish in 1948. In 1952–56, when Rev. T.M. Thomas was the Vicar, the church building was expanded and completed during the time of Rev. K. George.
"A blessed legacy founded on prayer, sustained by sacrificial giving, and dedicated to the holistic transformation of generations."
Genesis & Sacrificial Heritage of Punnakkadu
From the pioneering CMS mission in 1816 to the founding of our worshipping community in 1860.
Early Mission & Decision to Build
Church Missionary Society (CMS) initiated the nucleus of its activities in Central Travancore in the year 1816. In the year 1854, the region around Punnacadu had its first Anglican church established at Kuzhikkala.
In those days, for a family to travel from Punnacadu to Kuzhikkala was a very difficult proposition. For this reason, the believers prayerfully took a decision to start a church at Punnacadu.
Cherished Gift of 1860 & Founding Fathers
However, what happened then is something that should always be cherished in the history of Punnacadu. One of our forefathers, Pillaparambil Koshy, gifted 30 cents of land to C.M.S missionaries for the building of a house of worship.
Thus, in 1860, the first building for worship was built to the eastern side of the present-day church.
This noble act was fully supported and given the required leadership by the founding fathers.
Timeline of Grace & Development
The defining milestones in the glorious history of CSI St. Thomas Church, Punnakkadu.
CMS Mission in Central Travancore
The Church Missionary Society (CMS) initiates the nucleus of its mission activities in Central Travancore, laying the foundation for Christian education, literacy, and social reform.
Anglican Church Established at Kuzhikkala
The region around Punnacadu has its first Anglican church established at Kuzhikkala. Difficult travel conditions inspire Punnakkadu believers to prayerfully pursue a local church.
30 Cents Land Gift & First Church Built
Forefather Pillaparambil Koshy gifts 30 cents of land to CMS missionaries. Supported by 8 founding fathers, the first earthen house of worship is constructed on the eastern side.
1 Acre Acquired for Church & CMS LP School
Through the collective effort of church members, an area of one acre is purchased, establishing the permanent site for the church sanctuary and CMS LP School.
80 Cents Cemetery Land Gift
Kunjoommen Tharian generously gifts 80 cents of land to Punnacadu Anglican Church for dedicated use as the parish cemetery.
Parish Status, Chamakala Property & 1st Vicar
Under Mr. N.T. Thomas, the Chamakala property is purchased and a Parsonage built. Upgraded to full Parish status, with Rev. K.J. Chacko appointed as the first Vicar.
Sanctuary Expansion Completed
In 1952–56, under the vicarship of Rev. T.M. Thomas and completed during the time of Rev. K. George, the church building is substantially expanded.
The "Punnakkadu Model" of Community Outreach
A beacon of healthcare, senior citizen care, community farming, and holistic Christian mission serving all sections of society with Christ's love.
Our Founding Forefathers
The visionaries who provided courageous leadership and sacrificial giving to establish our worshipping community.
Parish Office Bearers & Committee
The dedicated office bearers, ward representatives, and council members serving the parish.
Pastorate Committee
Executive Leadership & Ward RepresentativesElected Committee Members
Diocesan Council Members
- • Varghese Koshy
- • Koshy V George
- • Bejoy Kurian Thomas
Auditors & Sexton
T V Koshy
Mathew Abraham
P J Joji
CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese
Under the episcopal leadership of Rt. Rev. Dr. Malayil Sabu Koshy Cherian (Bishop in Madhya Kerala), our parish participates actively in the mission, liturgy, and social outreach of the Church of South India.
