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IRACLES | |||||
| On May 1752, there was a
great miracle that made Vallarpadam a famous Pilgrim centre. There was a young lady
named Meenakshiyamma, a member of a noble
While the mother and the son were in deep danger this lady vowed to the Our Lady Of Vallarpadam that if they were saved by her grace, then they would be her ADIMAS ( Slaves or Servants ) till their death. The mother and child wouldn't be traced for three days. On the third day as per the instructions from Our Lady of Vallarpadam in the dreams to the then parish priest Rev. Fr. Miguel Correa , fisherman cast their net in the river. By the Grace of Our Lady of Vallarpadam Meenakshiyamma and the child were thus miraculously rescued. From that day onwards people especially those who travel by boats and ships, come to Vallarpadam and pray for their safe journey. Later Meenakshiyamma and her son got baptized and became Christians and were named Mary and Jesudas respectively. They were living in the church yard itself adoring the Lord, Thanks Our Lady and proclaiming the "good news" to all those who came there. Her family is still living quite nearer to the church. |
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family in Vallarpadam popular as Palliyilveedu, she
accompanied with her son , was going to the Island called Mattancherry
in non-mechanized boat. There arose
a storm and the boat capsized leaving Meenakshiyamma
and her son deep in to the river bed.