Draft:St Sebastian's Church Thoppumpady

St Sebastian's Church is a Catholic church in Thoppumpady, a ward of Kochi, Kerala, India. The Church is mainly known as Kochupally. The Church is dedicated to Saint Sebastian, a martyr of the Roman Catholic Church. Established in the year 1833 the church is under the Roman Catholic Diocese Of Cochin. Situated in the heart of the city, the church is a major tourist attraction which is mainly known for its indo portuguese architecture. Considering its archeological importance, the church is listed as a heritage site under archeological survey of kerala government.

History
This church reflects the memories of an era,being the symbol of strenuous effort and sacrifice. The evolution of the lifestyle based on the beliefs,heredity and customs of latin catholics is marked in the construction and renovation of the church.

ORIGIN AND PROGRESS

1557 - Establishment of The Diocese Of Cochin.

1831 - The believers of the locality constructed a chapel in the name of St. Sebastian's at Karuvelipady

1833 - Parish was founded  The State Archeological Department protective monument

1870 - St. Sebastian's Church was constructed at Palluruthy

2008 - The state archeological department (October 17) declared this churon as a protective monument.

2012 - renovated the church.

Certain Portugesuments reveal that, this church was constructed in the model of The St. James's Church, which was in Jesuit style, said to exist on the same spot in the late 16 century.