Affiliation Church of South India. Status Active Opened 28 December 1903 Width 10 m | Ecclesiastical or organizational status Young Church Heritage designation Village Shrine Length 50 m Architectural style Gothic architecture | |
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Location Mela Ilandaikulam, : Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India Completed (1903-12-28)December 28, 1903 | ||
'Saint Paul's Church Mela Ilandaikulam (Tamil :தூய பவுல் தேவாலயம்) in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, is located in Mela Ilandaikulam, India.
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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. 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.