Church of South India
About the Pastorate
Rev. C.T.E. Rhenius built a Church and opened it for worship on 16.6.1826. Bishop Corrie named it as Holy Trinity Church on 30th January 1836. Bishop Stephen Neill raised the status of the Church into a Cathedral. The Church at Samathanapuram was renovated, extended and rebuilt. The growing congregation in Vannarpettai needs a New Church which is in progress. The newly introduced projects through City Mission have its innovative methods in Evangelism.
The congregations in the Pastorate are:
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, Palayamkottai
- Christ Church, Samathanapuram
- Christ Church, Kokirakulam
- Christ Church, Vannarpettai
Important Festival Days in the Pastorate
| Congregation | Dedication Day | Asanam | Harvest Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palayamkottai | 1 May | 1 May | 1st Sunday in November |
| Samathanapuram | 23 August | Holy Saturday | 3rd Sunday in November |
| Kokirakullam | 15 May | 15 May | 3rd Sunday in February |
Finance
