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About the Pastorate

Nanjankulam Kaspa church named St. John's Church was built by Rev. Newman in February 1848 and it was rebuilt and dedicated by Rev. Sargent in 1859. A fine tower was built and dedicated in 1923. Rev. J.D. Devaram was the first pastorate chairman. The church was rebuilt with stones and dedicated by the Moderator Rt. Rev. A.M. Holis in the presence of Rt. Rev. G.T. Selwyn MA. on 16th January 1950. The pastorate has five Primary Schools and a Middle School.

The future plan of the Pastorate in to start an Orphanage for School Children and to celebrate the harvest festivals at the pastorate level. This pastorate consists of seven congregation:
St. John's Church, Nanjankulam Kaspa
St. John's Church, Nanjankulam West
St. Peter's Church, Thengalam 
St. Mary's Church, Vengalapottal
St. Gabriel's Church, Mavadi
St. Gabriel's Church, Kattapuli
Ulaga Thiruthondar Church, Karambai
 
Important Festivals in the Pastorate
Congregation Dedication Day Asanam Harvest Festival
Nanjankulam Kaspa  16 January 16 January 1st week of May
Nanjankulam West 1st week of May    
Vengalapottal 15 November 15 November July 
Mavadi      1 January
Karambai 31 August 31 July January
Kattapuli   October  January
 
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