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About the Pastorate
In olden days Araikulam was in Idaiyankulam and Seval circles. In 1970 Araikulam was recognized as a separate Pastorate. It has 2 Middle Schools, 2 Primary Schools, a Nursery School, and a Sewing School. C.S.I. Rhenius Hospital in Omanallur is functioning very well. There is a plan to build a Parish Hall at Araikulam.
The congregations under this Pastorate are:
- St. John’s Church, Araikulam – 1942
- Omanallur – 1927
- Thamilakurichi – 1947
- Adaimithipankulam – 1968
- Kandithankulam – 1914
- Tharuvai – 1981
- Puthukiramam – being set up
Church Dedication Festivals in the Pastorate
| Congregation | Church Dedication Day |
| Araikulam | 17 December |
| Thamilakurichi | 22 December |
| Adaimithipankulam | 18 December |
| Kandithankulam | 18 October |
| Tharuvai | 23 August |
Other Important Festivals in the Pastorate
| Congregation | Asanam | Harvest Festival |
| Araikulam | 17 December | 3rd week of July |
| Omanallur | 18 May | 17, 18, 19 August |
| Thamilakurichi | 25 May | 7, 8, 9 September |
| Adaimithipankulam | 17 May | 15, 16 May |
| Kandithankulam | August | August |
| Tharuvai | Last Sunday in August | |
| Puthukiramam | 25 December |
Finance
