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Saint Paul Church, Mela Ilandaikulam

Saint Paul's Church Mela Ilandaikulam (Tamil: தூய பவுல் தேவாலயம்) in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, is located in Mela Ilandaikulam, India.

History

St. Paul Church Mela Ilandaikulam Tirunelveli diocese (marai mavattam), launched on 28 December 1903. If the Christian people of this village after 2005 started work in the church tower. But church tower the opening ceremony of was observed on 20 May 2007. The churches of Manur and Erandum sollan function under the jurisdiction of this church.

Festival and specialities

Every year on 20 May, a seven-day festival takes place. The first day is for prayer and worship. The second day a gospel meeting follows; school children's art shows play an important role. Festivities take place at night. Many people return to the village during the festival.

Campanile

The height of the church tower is , its width is . Its interior is includes the giant campanile. The bell is sounded when a fire breaks out and for marriages and funeral.

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