Mar Sabor and Mar Proth

Mar Sabor and Mar Proth (825 AD & 849 AD) were two Assyrian Monks who built and ruled a number of churches in Travancore With Syrian Liturgy

In 800 AD, Quilon was part of Venadu. It is believed that around 825 AD, Maruvan Sapir Eso(who built the chayal asramam, Nilalkkal near the chayal St.Thomas Church(church planted by St.Thomas in Truth & Spirit). Maruvan Sapir Eso died at a very old age and buried at chayal asramam) A successful Monk from Persia, crossed the seas to reach Quilon . Along with him came Mar Sabor and Mar Aproth, two bishops representing the Persian Catholics. The then ruling monarch, Iyyanadikal Thiruvadikal (825AD), welcomed the Monks and showered them with special privileges and honours.

Mar sabor moved to Kadamattom, Akapparambu, Niranam Diocese (St.Thomas orthodox church) and Kayamkulam (Kadish church-earlier known as Mor Sabor Mor Aphroth Church) then finally to Thevalakkara (Marthamariam Orthodox Syrian Church Thevalakkara) where he died and was buried.