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VADUGARPETTAI CHURCH

Vadugarpet Village is situated about 40 kms from Tiruchirappalli on the Tiruchirappalli -Ariyalur main road. Church of Our Lady of Good Heath was built by the celebrated Tamil Saint Veeramanuivar. This Shrine church has emerged as Vellanganni of Tiruchirappalli District. This Holy Shrine has been attracting thousands of people of all faiths and it is dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health (Arokia Matha ).This church is an ancient one built under different phases during last 300 years and more. As early as 1674, a portion of the Church was constructed and Rev.Fr .Vincent Puwart S. J. was the first Parish Priest. Saint Arulanandar ( St. John De Britto ), who was the Parish Priest constructed another portion in 1677. The main portions of the Church were constructed by Veeramamunivar (Rev.Fr .Joseph Constantine Beschi ) when he was the Parish priest from 1717 to 1720. Car Festival - Every year - Last week end of August to September - (10 days) and Askar Festival - Before Easter day -(1 day).

ST. XAVIER 'S CHURCH , PURATHAKUDI

The St. Xavier Church Purathakudi 20 Kms from Tiruchy ,is a shining example of the fraternity that has existed between the Hindus and the Christians for over three Centuries. Purathakudi is a Christian Settlement.

St. Antony's Church in the Tiruchy-Chennai Highway at Konalai is not far from here.

SAGHA
LA PARISUTHAR ALAYAM- PUTHUR

This church has been built in 1895. Tmt. Isabella Violet, the daughter of Gauldvel who has written the book called "Comparative Grammer of Dravidian Language" during 1907. The 110 feet high church Spire has been constructed here.

ST.PAUL'S CHURCH-WORRIYUR

St. Paul's Church at Woraiyur has been constructed by Methodist Mission in 1933.

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