Infant Jesus Church Moothakkara

The history of Moothakara is interwoven with that of the Christians of Quilon. In 1610 the first Church of Moothakara was built which is believed to have been swept away by the sea. In 1778 De Clements Joseph S.J. the Bishop of Cochin who was not allowed to enter Cochin settled down in Moothakara. A chapel and residence was built in 1780 by Fr. Salvador Dennis. Bishop Joseph stayed here and in 1791 he died and was buried in the Church. In the 19th century Christians from Tamil Nadu (Bharatha Christians from Tuticorin) migrated to Moothakara for fish vending. It is believed that the Tamil connections of Moothakara dates back to the 17th century. Jesuit missionaries report of a parava Christian community in Quilon in the 17th century. The feast of St. Peter in Moothakara is unique because on that day as the sea is symbolically opened with the keys of Peter by the Parish Priest. Devotion to Infant Jesus started in 1987 and now Moothakara is a pilgrim centre much to the credit of Rt. Rev. Msgr. Marshal Paliath. The new Church was built by Rev. Fr. Antony John and blessed in 1998 by Bishop Joseph Fernandez.

A ancient place. Parking is allowed. Infant jesus is the soul of the church. Many comes to pray for having children and other good deeds. People offers milk and bread for visitors on occasional days.

One of the oldest church. It is very near to sea and long back there were stories that this place had been submerged during storm or tide.

Very good place for releasing and pray to God in open mind. Situated in front of a sea and surrounded by the houses of fishermen's. People in here speak both Tamil and Malayalam. Commonly used language is Tamil

Serene and calm place for a Divine place. Along side the beach with sea breeze blowing gently. I've posted the holy mass timings and prayer hours in pictures. There's also a brief history on the stone