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Mar Sabor and Mar Proth, Christian preachers from Persia who came here - Malankara in the 9th century were instrumental in establishing a number of churches and ran them following the tenets of Saint Thomas Christians. The second church of Kottakkavu was rebuilt at this time. Upon their demise, they were remembered as saints and their name was given to this church. In front of the Church there is a Persian Cross - Kottakkavu Sliva, a engraved on granite stone by Mar Sabor and Mar Proth. The old church was rebuilt in the 21st century and the third one was, it is believed , was built in 1308 (?)
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