Kalappurackal is a Syrian Christian (Syro-Malabar Catholic) clan from Kerala, India that traces its history back many centuries. History of Kalappurackal Family The Kalappurackal family has its roots in Arakuzha which is a small village located six kilometers south of Muvattupuzha in northern Travancore. The parental family of Kalappurackal is Edamana Illam. The members of Aarakuzha Edamana illam belonged to the branch of the Brahmin family which had immigrated to Perumballur from North Paravur. They embraced Christianity. Mathew Muthappan (Mathulla) and Mariam Muthi (Kalathimuthi) are their forefathers. The details about the family since AD 52 are described in their kudumba charithram (hand book) titled Edamanakalathi Kudumba Charithram which was originally written by Rev. Fr. Souriar Pulparambil (Pulparambil Souriarachan) and later updated by Rev. Fr.Jose Kalappurackal (Josachan). St.Mathew:Patron Saint "Mathai Sleeha" (St.Mathew) is the saint of "Edamana" family.
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