We will go into his tabernacles
We will worship at his footstool.
(Psalm 132:7)

Marthamariam Orthodox Syrian Church of Thevalakkara is one of the leading churches under Malankara sabha. It is situated in Karunagapally Taluk within Kollam district. Church is located five kilometers east of Chavara Kuttivattom junction and six kilometers towards west of Sasthamkotta. The historical and beautiful Ashtamudi lake south of Thevalakkara flows towards Arabian sea. In the first century, St. Thomas the apostle, had erected Tharissa church at Kollam and later this was wrecked by strong sea waves. Those temporality living near the church immigrated towards Thevalakkara and constructed this holy church. By A.D. 4th century church was renovated and remained in existence till 17 centuries before final renovation done in 1971 under His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews I. Church consecration was performed in the presence of His Grace Mar Philexinos Metropolitan of Thumpamon, His Grace Mathew Mar Koorilose Metropolitan of Kollam, church vicar's Rev. Fr. K Koshy Vaidyan Cor-Episcopa and Rev. Fr. K M Koshy Vaidyan. Marthamariam Orthodox Syrian Church at Thevalakkara is one of the foremost ancient churches in Kollam diocese and revered pilgrim centre of Malankara sabha.