Saint Paul Church, Mela Ilandaikulam
| St. Paul Church தூய பவுல் தேவாலயம் | |
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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°ECoordinates: 8°56′35″N 77°41′7″E / 8.94306°N 77.68528°E |
| Affiliation | Church of South India.[1] |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Young Church |
| Status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Village Shrine |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| Completed | 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
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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
- ↑ Saint Paul Church,, Mela Ilandaikulam. (1903), CSI Tirunelveli Pastorate this Church, Mela Ilandaikulam, Tamil Nadu, retrieved April 23, 2012.
- ↑ Saint Paul Church,, Mela Ilandaikulam (1903), Image inscription of the Church of St. Paul, Mela Ilandaikulam, Tamil Nadu, retrieved June 18, 2011
