Rev.Fr. Kurakaaran Alexander Valiya Veettil Cor Episcopa

Rev.Fr. Kurakaaran Alexander Valiya Veettil Cor Episcopa (24 June 1905 - 15 Nov 1986) was an Indian Christian priest.

Biography

In 1928, Fr Alexander joined the Orthodox Church as a priest and later moved to the Catholic Church in 1933. Through his hard work, punctuality and sincerity he was raised as one among the best priests. He was very famous for his social works.

Under his leadership and hardship 57 Churches were raised in several parts of Kerala, India.

In 1980, Dec 19 he was awarded the Cor Episcopal position. Related to Anchal, he was the one who is responsible for St.Joseph's (Mission hospital) and St. John's college. These 2 were milestones of Anchal's development.

His wife's name was Annamma and they had 4 sons and 4 daughters.

In 1986, Nov 15 he passed away.

Works & Achievements

He was very famous for his social works. 57 Churches were laid down under his leadership. The following are those with year built.

1. Narikal St. Jude -1932.
2. Pandithitta St. Mary's -1933.
3. Anchal St. Mary's -1934.
4. Vadakodu St. George -1935.
5. Chengannoor St. Thomas -1938.
6. Kalayapuram St. Mary's -1938.
7. Podiyaatuvila St. Mary's -1939.
8. Chembumala Mary Immaculate -1939.
9. Karikam St. Mary's -1942.
10. Kadaykaman St. Mary's -1944.
11. Vaalakam St. George -1945.
12. Manjakaala Mary Immaculate -1945.
13. Aenaathu St. George -1945.
14. Yeroor St. George -1946.
15. Vettithitta Piravantoor Francis Assisi -1946.
16. Piravantoor St. Francis Assisi -1946.
17. Karavoor St. Mary's -1946.
18. Ambalathumkaala St. George -1947.
19. Chengamanad St. George -1948.
20. Odanaavattam St. Mary's -1949.
21. Kummalloor St. Mary's -1950.
22. Meenkulam St. Mary's -1950.
23. Mannoor St. George -1951.
24. Kottarakkara Pulamon St. George -1952.
25. Ayur Our Lady of Assumption -1952.
26. Kokkadu St. Sebastian -1952.
27. Neeleshwaram Sacred Heart -1953.
28. Njaarakadu St. Mary's -1953.
29. Ezhamkulam Holy Family -1954.
30. Karavaalur St. Benedict -1954.
31. Edamon St. Mary's -1955.
32. Ambalakkara St. Mary's -1955.
33. Kottavattam St. Antony -1955.
34. Kollam St. George -1955.
35. Malaperoor St. Joseph -1955.
36. Chovvalloor St. Rita -1955.
37. Nallila Palli -1955.
38. Kundara Little flower -1955
39. Cheruvaykal St. Thomas -1956.
40. Thevalapuram Mar Elias -1956.
41. Elikkattoor St. Joseph -1956.
42. Urukunnu Our Lady of Lourde -1956.
43. Edamulakal St. Thomas -1956.
44. Punalur St. Joseph -1956.
45. Kulathupuzha St. Mary's -1957.
46. Peringalloor St. Paul -1957.
47. Aaryankaavu St. George -1958.
48. Thenmala St. Jude -1960.
49. Poriyakkodu St. Mary's -1960.
50. Panaveli St. George -1960.
51. Thalachira St. Mary's -1961.
52. Chirattakonam St. Mary's -1961.
53. Nedumpaara St. Jude -1961.
54. Mylam Sacred Heart -1962.
55. Nadutheri Mary Queen -1975.
56. Manalil St. Mary's -1976.
57. Cheriyavilanelloor Palli.

One main thing to be appreciated is that he has not kept his name on the churches he built.