Procession to the New Church Building at Salmaniya on 9th October 2003 evening Entering to the New Church Building at Salmaniya on 9th October 2003 evening.

Corner stone lying of the Main Altar by H.G. GeevargheseMar Coorlios with Rev. Fr. Abraham Joseph Fixing of Cross at West Side of the New Church

The Fund for the construction of the new church was collected thru the cash contributionand donation of various items required for the church services from our members as well as from well wishers. Also part of proceeds from Charity sales since 1998 was the initialmajor source of fund for this...

As the consultancy work only covered the design of Church building, the executivecommittee entrusted the Interior design committee to prepare theproposal for the whole interior work of the Church builing. The Interior design committeeexpanded by including Mr. M.T. Monachan & Mr.Paul Varghese as the joint conveners apart from conveners, Mr.A.O...

The first kick-off meeting with the contractor was held on 14th January 2002 at Consultants office. A work schedule was made, thereafter, for completion of the project in 46 weeks. How ever, due to some uncertainties, the work was held up for sometime and restarted on 15th August 2002.

It was a matter of great surprise for the members that a gold plated Cross from the debris of the old church building was traced out while doing excavation and leveling of the land. The sacramental value has been accepted by one and all and laid the Cross at the...

In order to get the construction work done by a reputed firm on the Island, the tender documents were submitted to a few A Grade contractors by the Consultant and the quote received from them were very high. However, theoffer received from M/s Al Namal Construction Company wasconsidered by the...

Foundation stone laying byH.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorlios on 2nd November 2001 Laying of foundation stone for the new church building was done by His grace Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, Metropolitan of Bombay Diocese and the President of National Council of Churches in India, on 2nd November 2001 in the gracious presence...

It was a very touching scene and memorable moment in the history of St. Marys Church when the Holy Place of the old Church building was demolished after the Holy Qurbana on the day of 12th October 2001. Alternative arrangement for church services were made by renting a villa and...