Church of South India
About the Pastorate
The church at Anaigudi was constructed by the Bishop Rt. Rev. Caldwell before 1861. The pastorate plans to begin new moon preaching from February 2001. Also on plans are to construct the parsonage at an estimate of Rs. 4,40,000/- a church at an estimate of Rs. 2,40,000/- and Uvari school at an estimate of 3,00,000/-
- St. John’s Church, Anaigudi
- St. Mathew’s Church, Ayankulam
- St. Messiah’s Church, Kailasapuram
- Christ Church, Puthiyiruppuvillai
- St. Barnabas Church, Thangamalpuram
- Christ Church, Muthumothanmozhi
- Christ Church, Evanspuram
- Holy Trinity Church, Uvari
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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 |
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| Ambasamudram is one of the ancient pastorates in West Tirunelveli. It is located at the foot of the western ghats and nearer to Papanasam, a Hindu Pilgrim center. Though it is very near to the famous Hindu pilgrim center it has many Christians leading spiritual life. The early church members of Ambasamudram were floating professional employees. Since 1878 ordained ministers served in Ambasamudram. Rev Arulpragasam was the first among them. History narrates that Rev. William, a missionary who rendered service in Nallur, bought 10 cents of land in Ambasamudram for church construction in 1865.Right from the beginning education was given importance in this area. This is proved by the construction of the T.D.T.A. Primary school in 1864 and the S.T.C. Middle School in 1875. Miss. Persion, a foreign lady missionary, served in S.T.C for a short period. Ambasamudram was a Circle for a long period. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The pastorate committee has plans to re-build the church at an estimate of Rupees ten lakh. At present there are ten congregations in Ambasamudram pastorate: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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