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Alenchery | |
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| Coordinates: 8°55′48″N 76°55′52″E / 8.9301°N 76.9312°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 691310 |
| Nearest city | Punalur |
Alenchery is a village in Kollam district of Kerala, India. It lies on the way from Anchal to Kulathupuzha.
St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church (Global Marian Pilgrim Centre) is under Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The church was established in 1932 in the name of Virgin Mary. In the period of 1938–1974, the Church was served by Vicar Fr. K Gheevarghese Changarampallil.
The church started the feast of the Virgin Mary in September 1965, and the grand celebration started in 1975. Many people attend the feast without caste or religion. Locally, the church is called the second Manarcad Church.