{"id":3743,"date":"2016-02-10T15:41:17","date_gmt":"2016-02-10T10:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/?p=3743"},"modified":"2016-06-10T17:31:00","modified_gmt":"2016-06-10T12:01:00","slug":"east-parapadi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/?p=3743","title":{"rendered":"East Parapadi"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">EAST PARAPADI PASTORATE<\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3781\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Anna-Nagar-copy.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3743]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3781\" src=\"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Anna-Nagar-copy-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Anna Nagar\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Anna-Nagar-copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Anna-Nagar-copy.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anna Nagar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ANNA NAGAR<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Parappadi village is situated in the Nanguneri \u2013 Tisayanvillai road about 11km from Nanguneri. In Parappadi a Government High School is functioning at Annanagar.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 People had to attend their worship at Holy Trinity Church, Parappadi. During Rev. SAE Joshua\u2019s period as Pastorate Chairman of Parappadi, fervent prayers and frequent visits of Ms. Kaniammal and Ms. Swarnarathnam brought in a worship center in the house of one Mr. Rasalaiyan.\u00a0 This continued for one and half years.\u00a0 On 15<sup>th<\/sup> of August 1993 a thatched roof shed of 15\u2019 x 8\u2019 was constructed in the locality and worship service was conducted.\u00a0 On 31<sup>st<\/sup> August 1993 the first Communion Church was conducted by Rev. Jebamoney and the church was named as\u00a0 Marurooba Alayam.\u00a0 This continued for next five years with morning and evening services conducted regularly.\u00a0 13 families took part in the services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">In 1998 September, 22<sup>nd<\/sup> during the tenure of Parappadi East Pastorate Chairman Rev. S. V. Appadurai Gnanaraj, the foundation stone was laid by Chairman of South Council of Churches Rev. V. Vedhamuthu Ponraj.\u00a0\u00a0 Since the locality of the church was in common market place efforts were taken with the then Collector Mr. Niranjan Madi to get approval for 7.2 cents and permit was obtained for church building.\u00a0 Following philanthropists contributed for the construction of the church along with members of the church who contributed their mite.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u00a0 \u00a0V.V.Sugumar of Thisayanvillai \u2013 Rs. 3,00,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Alex Edward of Shalom Hospital, Parappadi \u2013 For Alter and Flooring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">D. Premsingh Premdurai \u2013 for Chruch Bell and lands surrounding the Church<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Raja Bakthsingh \u2013 Rs. 50,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">On 29<sup>th<\/sup> May, 1999 the church building was completed and it was dedicated by Rt. Rev. Jason Dharmaraj, Bishop in Tirunelveli.\u00a0 In 2012 under the Bishop Rt.Rev.Dr. JJ. Christudoss the church was declared as Parappadi East (Annanagar) Pastorate as the head quarters of all eight churches in Parappadi East locality with Rev. ARGST Barnabbas as the Presbyter. Those churches are :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Parappadi East (Annanagar)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Veppangulam<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Colony<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Kamarajanagar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Sadainneri<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Kailasanathapuram<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Inthangal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Malayankudiyiruppu<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">In the tenure of Rev. John Samuel foundation stone was laid for a 1140 sq.ft. Parsonage and Mr. M.\u00a0 Samuelraj and family took charge of constructing it and the work is in progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Catechists who served:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">A. Tharmaraj Jacob : 1993-94<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">D. Bakthasingh Daniel Mathivannan : 1994-96<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">A. Samuel Rajasingh Arul : 11.11.1996 \u2013<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Deacons who served :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">D. G. Charles : 2012-13<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">S. Augustine : 2013-14<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">J. Richard Samuel : 2014 \u2013<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Presbyters :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">AGST Barnabbas : April 2012 \u2013 May 2013<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">V. John Samuel : May 2013 \u2013<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">RESURRECTION CHURCH, AINTHANGAL\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3744\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3744\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3744\" src=\"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Parapadi-East-copy-300x295.jpg\" alt=\"Resurrection Church,  Ainthangal\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Parapadi-East-copy-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Parapadi-East-copy.jpg 779w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Resurrection Church,<br \/>Ainthangal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Ainthangal is a location Nanguneri \u2013 Viyayanarayanam Road 2.5km from Navy INS Kattabommban camp.\u00a0 Vijanarayanam kulam receives water through five canals and hence the place gets the name Ainthangal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Long time ago it is told that a team of Christians from Nazareth stayed in the village for one week and evangelized in the area. Then a Missionary from Nazareth performed ministry there.\u00a0\u00a0 This was followed by the family of Mr. Michael Raj from Vadivaalpuram stayed in the village and evangelized there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Then a British Missionary encouraged the converts to construct a church there. In 1919 foundation stone was laid but construction was sluggish. This again started by 1929 upto lintel level and stopped for want of funds.\u00a0 Since five families joined the church worship services were conducted in a school building.\u00a0 The roof and floor construction was again revived during the period of Rev. M.K. Israel Thanaraj in 1978.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. M. Israel, Catechist and few teachers of the Parappadi School assisted in the construction work.\u00a0 On 15<sup>th<\/sup> April 1979 on the day of Easter the church was dedicated to Resurrected Lord\u2019s Glory by Rt. Rev. Daniel Abraham, Bishop in Tirunelveli and the church was named as Resurrection Church (Uyirthezhuthalin Aalayam). In 2008 the Church front Tower was constructed and dedicated by Rev. Augustin Gnanaraj.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">At present there are 25 families members in the church of which 7 families are staying elsewhere for their work. Mr. Mohan Justin is the Catechist at present. The following is the list of Catechists:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Michael Raj<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Anonymous<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Gnanaya<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">M. Israel \u2013 1978 &#8211; 96<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Mohan Justin \u2013 Since 1996<\/span>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3745\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3745\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sadayaneri.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3743]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3745\" src=\"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sadayaneri-300x190.jpg\" alt=\"St. Paul's Church, Sadayaneri.\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sadayaneri-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sadayaneri.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3745\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">St. Paul&#8217;s Church, Sadayaneri.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0ST. PAUL&#8217;S CHURCH, SADAYANERI<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Sadayaneri is a primitive village situated six kilometers in the north-east of Parappadi East Church. European Missionaries Rev. C.J. Renius and Rev. Edward Seargent ministered in this village during 1847-49 and 1843-52 respectively.\u00a0 In July 1849 the church was formed by Rev. D. Yesudasan of Suvisheshapuram church and took over as the fifth Presbyter. The first baptism took place on 10<sup>th<\/sup> September, 1856 for three persons and in 1860 for two more persons.\u00a0 This initiative led to construction of a thatched shed was constructed for worship.\u00a0\u00a0 In 1875 a thatched roof church was constructed. In 1880 a missionary home was constructed. By 1990 there were 10 male and 5 female congregates attended the worship. \u00a0In 1915 a tile roofed church was constructed in the third step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">During the period of Rev. V. A. David, in 1925 they mobilized allotment of 1 acre and 50 cents of land around the church. During the tenure of Rev. I. J. Iyyadurai, on 3<sup>rd<\/sup> July 1929 this church was rededicated by Rt. Rev. Western, Bishop of Tirunelveli Diocese as the fourth church. In 1971 there was migration of many members to other churches. In 2005 under Rev. P.D.Muthuraj the church was further extended and rededicated for the \u00a05<sup>th<\/sup> time by Rt. Rev.S Jayapaul David.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">List of Catechists :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Name not known<\/span><\/span>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3746\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Kailasanathapuram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3743]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3746\" src=\"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Kailasanathapuram-300x259.jpg\" alt=\"St. Thomas Church, Kailasanatharpuram\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Kailasanathapuram-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Kailasanathapuram.jpg 888w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">St. Thomas Church, Kailasanatharpuram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Thomas 1944-54<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Tharmaraj Joseph 1954-1971<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">S. J. Pandian 1971 \u2013 1997<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Mani 1997-2007<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">S. J. Pandian 2007 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0 \u00a0ST. THOMAS CHURCH, KAILASANATHAPURAM \u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Kailasanathapuram is a hamlet situated in 8 km North East of\u00a0 Parappadi East Chruch.\u00a0 This place is also called by few as kulathukudiyiruppu.\u00a0 It is believed as per the oldest believer Mr. T. Stephen that Christianity took roots in the village 100 years ago and the worship was conducted near his grandfather\u2019s house in a thatched hut which can be claimed as the first church.\u00a0 One day a cyclone carried away all the thatch roof leaves.\u00a0 They used the left out palmariah beams to expand a school in a nearby village called as Peria Nadar kudiyiruppu where they also conducted church services on Sundays. This is considered as the second church.\u00a0 After few years with the encouragement given by members of Parappadi church who visited the village for Full Moon night ministry they once again built a thatched roofed church at the present location in this village so that they can worship here. This is the third church.\u00a0 Since 1966 the elders M\/s Arulappa, Yovaan, and Thavamani took initiative to construct a pacca church but it was sluggish because of financial crisis.\u00a0 This was actually completed in 1968 and it was dedicated on 18<sup>th<\/sup> December 1968 by\u00a0 Rt. Rev.AG Jebaraj, Bishop in Tirunelveli.\u00a0 This is the fourth church. Since it was dedicated near St. Thomas Day the church also bore the name of St. Thomas Church.\u00a0 After forty years of its inception with increase of members the church was expanded and rededicated by Rt. Rev.S Jayapaul David on 27<sup>th<\/sup> May 2008.\u00a0 At present 10 families are attending the service and the Catechist is Mr. Rajkumar.<\/span>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3747\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3747\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Christ-Church-Colony.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3743]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3747 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Christ-Church-Colony-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Christ Church, Colony\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Christ-Church-Colony-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Christ-Church-Colony.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christ Church, Colony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">List of Catechists :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Not Known<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Thomas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Joseph<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Samuel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">C. Rajkumar &#8211; 1997 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0CHRIST CHURCH, COLONY<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\">This locality was allotted to Srilankan Refugees by Government and situated in Nanguneri \u2013 Thisayanvillai root. Evangelical work in this colony was started by Ms. Vimala of Emankullam in Parappadi Pastorate which yielded\u00a0 in conversion of three families. The Tirunelveli Diocesan wing REAPHART also sent missionaries to this area.\u00a0 During the period of Rev. D. K, Stephen a land was procured for church construction.\u00a0 With the prayer support of the church members and the efforts of Mr. Titus, Mr. Star Jagendran and Mr. Simon a thatched shed was constructed in the land sold by Mr. P.Jeyaraj for low value and contributions from Ms. Vimala, Ms. Ponthilakar (Nazereth) Rs.10,000 each.\u00a0 The work was finished on 1<sup>st<\/sup> October 2006 and the regular worship was conducted with Mr. A. Samuel Rajasingh Arul as Catechist.\u00a0 During the same period of Rev. D.K. Stephen foundation was laid for church construction on 12<sup>th<\/sup> August 2008.\u00a0 The Family of Mr. Raja of Emankulam contributed for the church construction.\u00a0 On 1<sup>st<\/sup> June 2010 the church building was completed and it was dedicated to God\u2019s Glory by Rt. Rev. Dr. J.J. Christdoss, Bishop in Tirunelveli. At present seven families attend worship with Mr. Joyson Gunaraja as Catechist.<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>BETHESDA CHURCH,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>VEPANKULAM \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Veppankulam is a village 2 km from Parappadi.\u00a0 There were few converts due to the Evangelical Ministry of Parappadi Church members. Worship was conducted in the house of one Ms. Seethaiammal since 2004 during period of Rev. P.D.Muthuraj. \u00a0In 2006 during the period of Rev. D.K.Stephen, Mr.Jeremiah donated a portion of land for church construction in which a thatched shed church was built with the donation from Ms. Rebecca who gave her gold ornaments. After few years this shed was also damaged and since 2008 the services were conducted in the house of Mr. Abraham. In this period four adults and one child were baptized.<\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Since believers from three villages congregated it was decided to locate a common place for worship and Mr. Alan Jacob of Parappadi Church donated a portion of a land of 10 cents. In that place Rev. D. K. Stephen laid foundation for a new church. On 01.06.2010 the new church was dedicated to the Glory of God by Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. J.J. Christdoss. Now 15 families from Vepangulam and Pandichery villages assemble for worship. At present the Catechist is Ms. Pushpakala Jeyaseelan, Presbyter is Rev. John Samuel.\u00a0<\/span>List of Catechists :\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Chelladurai \u2013 Parappadi East (Annanagar) 2.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Pushpalatha &#8211; Parappadi \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>CSI St. JOHN\u2019S CHUCH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>MALAYANKUDIYIRUPPU<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Malayankudiyiruppu is a village situated 4km away from Valliyur \u2013 Thiruchendur road.\u00a0\u00a0 Few Malayalees from Kerala stayed there for agriculture in the past and hence the place was named as Malyalee kudiyiruppu and changed to Malayankudiyiruppu. \u00a0The first missionary in this place was Mr. S. Thaveedu.\u00a0 He was from Srilanka and did ministry in many parts of Tirunelveli and finally settled at Malayankudiyiruppu and did ministry in thatched shed till his in 1900 and buried there and his grave is still identified as a monument.\u00a0 During his tenure the worshipers used come prepared with food on Saturday itself so that they could join Mr. Thaveedu and go in for evangelizing surrounding villages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">After his demise there were frequent quarrels between this village with people of surrounding villages.\u00a0 The believers prayed earnestly outside the church and for a sign to confirm peace with surrounding villages.\u00a0 As they were praying the locks on the church door were miraculously opened.\u00a0 After this incident there was great peace established with their neighbours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">During 1910 the place was evangelized by few missionaries from Parappadi and Suvisheshapuram leading to construction of a renewed thatched shed church for worship. Few renowned people of the church who joined the ministry were Mr. Jacob, Mr. Rajayyah and Mr. Aseervatham.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Rajayaah who is 110 years old and alive now narrated all these details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Church Details :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">First Thatched shed : ~ 1910<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Church with Stone work : 30.10.1929<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Present renovated Church : 30.05.2002 (Dedicated by Rev. Simson Sigamony during the period of Rev. S.V. Appadurai Gnanaraj)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Tower dedication : 23.05.2003 (Dedicated by Bishop Rt. Rev. Jason Dharmaraj during the period of Rev. S. V. Appadurai Gnanaraj and Mr. Aseervatham as Catechist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">At present 51 families are members of the congregation of which 30 families are temporarily migrated to other places for job.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">List of Catechists :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">S. Thaveedu \u2013 Srilanka<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Ponnaiah \u2013 Malayankudi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Yovel \u2013 Moolaikaraipatti<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Joseph \u2013 Yemankulam<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">James \u2013 Parappadi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Ponniah \u2013 Katakshapuram<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Gnanasigamani \u2013 Suvisheshapuram<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Jebamani<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Vincent &#8211; Thengalam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">KAMARAJ NAGAR \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3783\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3783\" src=\"https:\/\/csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Kamaraj-Nagar-copy-285x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kamaraj Nagar\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Kamaraj-Nagar-copy-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.csitirunelveli.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Kamaraj-Nagar-copy.jpg 492w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kamaraj Nagar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Kamaraja Nagar village is situated at 3 km south of Parappadi East on Nanguneri \u2013 Thisainvillai road.\u00a0 It was named after National Leader Kanaraj after his to this place\u00a0 and their request. It is believed that in 1960\/61 the church had its beginning in a shed for Khadi Spinner.\u00a0 They started with night prayers in the street corner which later became a worship center at the shed with Mr. Gnanaiah as the Catechist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">In 1968 the foundation stone for a church was laid under the period of Rev. Samuel Jayaraj with Mr. Joseph Swamikkan as the Catechist who took the entire cost of construction of the church. This church was dedicated by Bishop of Tirunelveli Diocese Rt. Rev. Garret. It was rededicated by Rt. Rev. Dr. J.J.Christudoss, Bishop in Tirunelveli during the tenure of Rev. ARGST Barnabbas as the presbyter. 28 families were attending the church with Mr. Y. Selwyn as the Catechist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Catechists :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Gnanaiah<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">P. James<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Y. 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