Church of South India
About the Pastorate
The Puliangudi Pastorate, situated at the foot of the western great mountain came into being in 1969. It had functioned under Bangalow Surandai till 1943 and thereafter under Tenkasi Pastorate. St. Methew’s Church was started by the great Missionary Rev. Baren Brube in 1877. This small church was rebuilt as a big Church in 1954 thanks to the services of Rev. K. S. Abraham. Rev M.G.R. Sugumar built two storey building for the T.D.T.A. School. A new Parsonage was built and dedicated by the Bishop Rt. Rev. S. Jeyapaul David B.A., B.D. on 4.12.1999.
This Pastorate consists of the following congregations:
- St. Mathew’s Church, Puliaugudi
- HChrist Church, Kadayanallur
- St. Bartholomew’s Church, Chinthamani
- Christ Church, Christnagar
- Transfiguration Church, Veerasigamani
- Christ Church, Senthamaram
- St. Peter’s Church, Chokkampatti
- Chelimbuthoppu
The plans of the Pastorate include:
- extension of the Puliangudi Church and building a Tower
- building new churches on the northern and southern part of Puliangudi
- construction of a three storey tower for Christnagar Church
- construction of a building at the cost of 3,50,000/- for the Arunachalapuram – T.D.T.A. Middle School ( work is on now)
- extension of the Kadayanallur Church at the cost of 5,00,000/-
- installation of a bore well in the Chokkampatti Church Compound
- formation of a new congregation for the tribal people living at the western hills of Chokkampatti
- constuction of new buildings for Puliangudi and Kadayanallur Primary Schools
Important Festivals in the Pastorate
| Congregation | Dedication Day | Asanam |
|---|---|---|
| Puliaugudi | 20 December | Wednesday in Holy Week |
| Kadayanallur | 11 June | |
| Chinthamani | 25 August | |
| Christnagar | 3 June | 3 June |
| Veerasigamani | 3 April | |
| Sernthamaram | 23 December | |
| Chokkanpatti | 27 January | |
| Chelimbuthoppu | 5 August |
Finance
