The old church was ravaged by Tippu Sultan's army, during his invasion of Cochin and Travancore, between 1789 and 1791. The church was rebuilt in 1911 as St. Sebastian's church due to the presence of the holy icon of St. Sebastian. The church is famous for the feast of Kurisu Muthappan (St. Sebastian) on May 2 and 3 every year.
The aged church was devastated by Tippu Sultan's army, during his conquest of Cochin and Travancore, between 1789 and 1791. The church was reconstructed in 1911 as St. Sebastian's church due to the presence of the sacred image of St. Sebastian. The church is renowned for the festival of Kurisu Muthappan (St. Sebastian) on May 2 and 3 every year.