Christ Church (Schwartz)
This is the first English fort built in Tiruchirappalli, Christ Church,
north of the Teppakulam , built by Schwartz in the year 1762 - 66 with
funds subscribed by officers of the British garrison . It belongs to
the society for the propagation of the gospel.
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The St. Joseph's
Church - Golden Rock
The St.Joseph's Church at Ponmalai, with its gigantic spires, has an
impressive and majestic appearance, situated opposite to the historic
armory gate of Ponmalai workshop.The founder and main architect of the
Church was the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph alphonse de Rozario. On march
30, 1930, the Church was dedicated to him. The Anglo-indian community,
workers of railway workshop and the Indian families gave a part of their
wages and also collected funds to build the church
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Vadugarpettai
Church
Vadugarpet Village is situated about 40 kms from Tiruchirappalli on the
Tiruchirappalli -Ariyalur Main Road. Church of Our Lady of Good Heath
was built by the celebrated Tamil Saint Veeramamunivar. This Shrine church
has emerged as Vellanganni of Tiruchirappalli District. This Holy Shrine
has been attracting thousands of people of all faiths and it is dedicated
to Our Lady of Good Health (Arokia Matha ).This church is an ancient one
built under different phases during last 300 years and more. As early
as 1674, a portion of the Church was constructed and Rev.Fr .Vincent Puwart
S. J. was the first Parish Priest. Saint Arulanandar ( St. John De Britto
), who was the Parish Priest constructed another portion in 1677. The
main portions of the Church were constructed by Veeramamunivar (Rev.Fr
.Joseph Constantine Beschi ) when he was the Parish priest from 1717 to
1720. Car Festival - Every year - Last week end of August to September
- (10 days) and Askar Festival - Before Easter day -(1 day).
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St.
Xavier's Church, Purathakudi
The St. Xavier Church Purathakudi 20 Kms from Trichy ,is a shining example of the Fraternity that has existed between the Hindus and the Christians for over three Centuries. Purathakudi is a Christian Settlement. St.
Antony's Church in the Tiruchi-Chennai Highway at Konalai is not
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St.Paul's Church - Worriyur
St. Paul's Church at Worriyur has been
constructed by Methodist Mission in 1933.
La Parisuthar
Alayam - Puthur
This church has been built in
1895. Tmt. Isabella Violet, the daughter of Gauldvel who
has written the book called "Comparative Grammer of
Dravidian Language" during 1907. The 110 feet heigh
church Spire has been constructed here.