St. Arockiya Nathar Church, Vavathurai

St.Arockiya Nathar Church
Address	Vavathurai, Kanyakumari 629702
Country	India
Denomination	Catholic Church
History
Founder(s)	Rev. Fr.
Architecture
Architect(s)	Pakiam Pillai
Style	Gothic Revival
Clergy
Priest(s)	Rev. Fr.

St.Arockia Nathar Church is a Catholic church located in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India.

This stands on the sea shore of Kanyakumari. This church was 2010 by a present Rev.Bishop Peter R. It is said that one can see the beauty of kanyakumari. There a place built for the tourist to see the sunrise. This church is sub-station of puthugramam parish. It got divided from Kanyakumari Parish year 2000. From that time onwards it became a independent parish. The Church dedicated to St. Arockiya Nathar (St.Roach). Arockiya Nathar means one who alwyas saves from sickness and gives good health. Truly a beautiful structure; the church looks gorgeous, because it stands on the sea shore in the background of bluish sky. The parish here predominantly comprise local fishing folks, mass is always held in the regional language Tamil.

St.Arockiya Nathar's Car

St.Michael's Statue of the Church

Old St.Arockiya Nathar Church Alter

the present St. Arockiya Nathar Church Alter

St. Arockiya Nathar

view of Vivekananda Rock memorial from the church

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