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Alphonsagiri is the first church in the world founded in the name of St. Alphonsa. It is situated in Kottayam district of Kerala state at Nellikkunnu which is 4 K.M away from Cherpumkal. The church was consecrated on July 28, 1986 at 10.30 am. Rev. Father James Palackathadathil was appointed as the first vicar. Rev. Father Shaji John Punnathanathukunnel is the present vicar of the church This is the first village which is named after Alphonsa.So after the foundation of the church it came to be known as Alphonsagiri (The hill of Alphonsa)Devotees from different walks of life and religion visit here and receive the blessings of Jesus Christ through Alphonsa.