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Churches
St. George
Church
St. George's Church located in the heart of the city at Main Gaurd Square
was established in 1800 by Rev. Father George Fredrik Fisher (European) . Originally
a small building, the church was rebuilt with the passage of time and was consecrated
1881. It is also known as 'Stone Church since it is made of black stones. The
graves of Rouse Peter and George Frederick Fisher, zamindar of Salem, are located
inside the church.
Contact Address :
St. George’s Church,
Main Guard Square, Madurai - 625001
Tel : Parsonage : 91 - 452 - 2346679, Office :4376223
E-mail : Contact
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St.
Mary's Cathedral
St. Mary's Cathedral, built around 150 years back is an architectural marvel
which is a blend of various forms of European and continental style. It is located
near to the Tirumala Nayak Mahal, in the old Koyavar Palayam Road. Founded in
1840, the church dedicated to Viagulamatha, was originally known as Viagulamatha
Koil. The new church was constructed during 1916. When Madurai Diocese was created
in 1938, St. Mary's Church was raised to the status of a pro-Cathedral and the
Bishop's throne was installed. The church was elevated to the status of Cathedral
on 1969. The notable feature of the church is the two tall elegant bell towers
constructed in Roman style which is at a height of 42 meters.
Contact Address :
St. Mary's Cathedral
East Veli Street, Madurai-1
First Baptist
Church Of Madurai
The First Baptist Church in Madurai located in Mahabupalayam was started
by 8 devotees in 1974 . The worship service is held on every Sunday's morning
from 9:30 to 11:30 and evening from 6:15 to 7:30 and on Tuesday evening
from 6:45 to 8:00. The church conducts women’s meeting, youth Boys and girls
meetings separately and Children class on Sundays, vocation Bible classes and
some other special meeting on special occasions. It is three branches in Aruppukottai,
Madurai East and in Madurai North.
Contact Address :
First Baptist Church Of Madurai Trust
No. 8, Bharatthiyar Second Street, S. S. Colony, Madurai - 625 010
Phone:-+91-452-4354302
Mob:-+91-94420 28843
E-mail : Contact
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Our Lady Lourdu's Church
Our Lady Lourdu's church built in 1920 by Bishop Endalim is a small church
situated at Kosakulam near the Madurai railway station. It was built with granite
stones and Teakwood which was brought from Burma. With the passage of time,
the church has been extended by extended by Gabriel Gomas and then by Father
Lourdu.
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