Srampickal Ittan Mappilai (died 30 November 1702) a key person in the history of Palai and St. Thomas Cathedral, Pala was born in Srampickal family of Pala, a branch of ancient Palackal family of Pallipuram. According to his last wish he died lying on the veranda of the church on 30 November 1702, and was buried in the church cemetery. In 1953 Srampickal Mukkalil Thoman, one of his descedents handed over the legal right of the church land to Palai Diocese.