Background
He was born in the small village of Koothrapally in Kottayam district. His father Etticheriya belonged to the aristocratic family of Pakalomattom. His mother Mariyam, from another aristocratic Pallikaavil family from Niranam.
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Palakunnel Valiyachan
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His full name was Palakunnel Mathai Mariyam. He was born on 20 February 1831. He was mammodiza (baptised) at March Yohannan Mamdana Church, Nedumkunnam.
At the age of 13, he went to Mannanam Monastery to begin his seminary education under the guidance of Chavara March Quriakose Ealias.
He became a priest on 2 July 1855. Valiyachan died on 20 April 1900.
His body is buried in Marth Mariyam Church in Koothrapally. Valiyachan fought for un-touchability among Kerala society in the middle of the 18th century.
He gave mammodiza to many Shudras and enriched them spiritually and physically.
He started primary education in the hilly areas of Koothrapally and Kangirapally. He promoted women"s education. He was the first person who promoted road development in the hilly area of Koothrapally.
