The Syrian Christian Church (several denominations were formed since 17th centuary only in Kerala) is believed to have been shifted to Chempu from Kulasekharamangalam, about 1.5 KM south of Chempu as per govt. order on the request of Vaikom Mahadeva Temple authorities. The annual procession of the Temple used to come up to the Church at Kulasekharamangalam, and the Temple authorities wanted to extend their procession up to the border of Kulasekharamangalam. Hence both Church and Mosque were shifted to the present place. The Church at Chempu was constructed in AD 1307 in 24 cents of land allotted by the Govt..