Saint Paul Church, Mela Ilandaikulam

St. Paul Church
தூய பவுல் தேவாலயம்

St.Paul Church in Tamil Nadu , Mela Ilandaikulam(village)
Basic information
Location Mela Ilandaikulam, : Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Geographic coordinates 8°56′35″N 77°41′7″E / 8.94306°N 77.68528°E / 8.94306; 77.68528Coordinates: 8°56′35″N 77°41′7″E / 8.94306°N 77.68528°E / 8.94306; 77.68528
Affiliation Church of South India.[1]
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Young Church
Status Active
Heritage designation Village Shrine
Architectural description
Architectural style Gothic
Completed (1903-12-28)December 28, 1903
Specifications
Length 50.4 metres (165 feet)
Width 10.3 metres (34 feet)

'Saint Paul's Church Mela Ilandaikulam (Tamil :தூய பவுல் தேவாலயம்) in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, is located in Mela Ilandaikulam, India.

History

St. Paul Church Mela Ilandaikulam Tirunelveli diocese (marai mavattam), launched on December 28, 1903. If the Christian people of this village after 2005 started work in the church tower. But church tower the opening ceremony of was observed on May 20, 2007.[2] This church operates under the Manur and Erandum Sollan church councils.

Festival and specialities

Every year on May 20, a seven-day festival takes place. The first day is for prayer and worship. The second day a gospel meeting follows; school children's art shows play an important role. Festivities take place at night. Many people return to the village during the festival.

Campanile

The height of the church tower is 50.4 metres (165 ft), its width is 10.3 metres (34 ft). Its interior is includes the giant campanile. The bell is sounded when a fire breaks out and for marriages and funeral.

Prayer time

Everyday dawn - 4.30 to 5.30

Daily at night - 7.30 to 8.30

Sunday morning - 9.30 to 11.30

Prayer meeting whole night, observed the third Saturday of every month


References

  1. ↑ Saint Paul Church,, Mela Ilandaikulam. (1903), CSI Tirunelveli Pastorate this Church, Mela Ilandaikulam, Tamil Nadu, retrieved April 23, 2012.
  2. ↑ Saint Paul Church,, Mela Ilandaikulam (1903), Image inscription of the Church of St. Paul, Mela Ilandaikulam, Tamil Nadu, retrieved June 18, 2011
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