 In ancient times, Kollam was a famous harbour and trade center.According to local tradition, St. Thomas established a church near the port, which is believed to have been destroyed by the Arabian Sea.Those temporality living near the church immigrated towards Thevalakkara and constructed this holy church.Martha Mariam Orthodox Syrian Church of Thevalakkara is one of the leading churches under Malankara sabha.It is situated in Karunagapally Taluk within Kollam district.