Rev Fr.Kochu Mathachen was instrumental in bringing holy relic of holy cross, relics of 12 deciples of Jesus christ, Church bell and Statue of Mother Mary from the holy land. Holy cross relic is installed at the main altar of Orsalom church. Other items are kept safely at the church.
He is a well known retreat father.
He is the 3rd son of Kallarackal Kadavil Shri. Varkey Ouseph(Kunjaoutha) Thaikadavil Vaikom (1863-1943) and Smt.Kunju Mariamma daughter of Sri.Kunjachen(Kurian) & Smt.Annamma(Mammy) from Uzhuvayil panjikaran Family.
Life events:
Birth: Malayalam year 1068 Vrischikam 7 th Sunday
Studied at Propagantha Seminary in Rome from 1917 onwards
Ordained as priest on 19-04-1924
First holy mass offered on 20-04-1924
Death 01-05-1944
He worked at the various churches – Kanjoor, Kizhakkambalam & Muttom as assistant parish priest.
He also worked at these churches as Parish Priest- Vayalar, Kunnumpuram, Chowara, Kokkamangalam, Kuzhupilly and Muvattupuzha.
