The Cathedral Church of the eparchy of Irinjalakuda got its present existence under the nomenclature and the Canonical Status as Cathedral in the Wake of the Origin of the New Eparchy. This was effected by the amalgamation of the two independent and important parishes of the locality, namely, St. George’s Forane Church and St. Mary’s church, which amicably situated side by side for about a century. Each had its several institutions and properties as well as high resources. St. George Church is chronologically prior as it was established in 1845 A.D. This originated at the request of the Christian merchants who migrated to Irinjalakuda during the regime of Rama Varma Thampuran (known as “Sakthan Thampuran” – 1790-1805) the king of Kochi. He invited the Christian merchants from the neighboring ancient Catholic regions such as Velayanad, Mapranam, Kalparambu etc. in view of trade and industry. Thus a small Church was constructed here, then known as Kombarakunnu under the guidance of the Parish Priest of Mapranam Church. Later they tried for building a spacious Church. However, in 1874 the so called “Mellus Schism” affected the area and the majority succumbed to it. But a ministry resisted and tried to continue in the papal allegiance. With that view they constructed a new and better Church in 1880 and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary (ST. Mary’s Church). Gradually several religious, educational and charitable institutions came up and flourished in the area. Though the Mellusian group got away from that influence and rejoined the Papal allegiance, both the Churches remained side by side as separate Catholic Parishes without territorial limits. They cherished Concord and Cordiality. In 1944 St. George Church was raised to the Status of a Forane Church.

Glad to be the part of the Cathedral Parish, by being its Vicar. The historic building itself, by its physical presence, symbolizes both the glory of God and culture of Christians here. The traditional PindikuthiPerunnal is the main religious festivity which attracts thousands of people. The Spirituality Centre adjacent to the Cathedral is a refuge for the people who are burdened by trials and tribulations. Presence of different Chapels, Religious Houses, Educational Institutions and Religious, Charitable, and Social Ventures make this parish a locus for the integral development of human beings irrespective of caste and creed. Cathedral, being a church which contains the seat of a bishop and serving as the central church of a diocese, should be an excelling model and example to other parishes in solid faith, unceasing hope and profound charity.