The St Mary's Forane Church is located at Kuruvilangad, near Pala which is 10 kms north of Ettumanoor. There is a 48 feet high gigantic Cross carved out of a single block of granite at this church. This cross was installed in 1597, but the age of the Church is almost equal to Christianity in Kerala. The Church was built by three Christian families who came to Kuruvilangad from elsewhere in 2nd century. There is yet another story behind the creation of this Church which shrouds in miracle. An old lady beckoned the children who were engaged in building a Church playingly. At this moment a spring was sprouted from the earth where a Church was built in 345 AD. The spring still flows and its water is considered holy. A rare blend of Roman and Portuguese sculptures can be noticed in the main altar of the Church. There are statues of Virgin Mary and St Sebastian carved from granite. Holy relics of the Saint are also preserved here.

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