In the early 19th century, the Latin Rite Carmelites ruled over the Syriac Christians. A church was founded in 1872.

In the early 19th century, the Latin Rite Carmelites, centered in Varappuzha, were ruling over the Syriac Christians. Pala Puthanpally Parish Kaniyarakattu Hon.Mani Malpanachan Erakonniputhanpura Thommapanik's children with the help of Kishkekara Varki, the fourth generation, under Melus Methra in Ilanthottam slum in 1872. A church was founded in the name of Anthony Nice Bava. In 1882, the Chaldean Metropolitan Thondanat Mar Abdisho, who was consecrated by Melus Metropolitan, made this church his episcopal church and began his ecclesiastical administration. 1900 Mand Mar Abisho passed away. After that, the priests of the East, Hon. Yuseppachan and Yohan Nanachan also handed over the birthright of the church property, the church and the church belongings received from Kurupakkattu Namboothiri to the Roman Catholic Church. In 1911, under Abhi Vandya Mar Kuryalassery, the Bishop of Changanassery Diocese, Ilanthottam Church became the Kuri Supalli of Pala Valiya Church. On December 21, 1966, Abhiwandya Mar Sebastian Vyal raised this church as a parish church during his father's tenure.

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St. Antony the Abbot, also known as Antony of Egypt or Antony the Great, is considered the father of Christian monasticism.

St. Antony the Abbot, also known as Antony of Egypt or Antony the Great, is considered the father of Christian monasticism. He was born around 251 AD in Egypt to wealthy parents. After the death of his parents, he gave away all his possessions and embraced a life of asceticism in the desert. Antony's life of solitude and prayer attracted followers, and he eventually established a monastic community in the Nitrian Desert. His teachings emphasized the importance of prayer, fasting, and manual labor. He also stressed the need for monks to live in community and to support one another. Antony's reputation for holiness and wisdom spread throughout the Christian world, and he was often sought out for advice and guidance. He died in 356 AD at the age of 105. St. Antony is venerated as a saint in both the Catholic and Orthodox churches. His feast day is celebrated on January 17. He is often depicted in art with a long white beard, a staff, and a bell.

Here are some additional facts about St. Antony the Abbot:
- He is considered the patron saint of animals, farmers, and hermits.
- He is often invoked for protection against temptations and evil spirits.
- His life story is told in the biography written by St. Athanasius of Alexandria.
- The Coptic Orthodox Church considers St. Antony the founder of monasticism.
- He is one of the most popular saints in the Christian world.

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