Saint Paul Church, Mela Ilandaikulam

St. Paul Church
தூய பவுல் தேவாலயம்
St.Paul Church in Tamil Nadu, Mela Ilandaikulam (village)
Religion
Affiliation	Church of South India
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Young Church
Status	Active
Location
Location	Mela Ilandaikulam, : Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Geographic coordinates	8°56′35″N 77°41′7″E
Architecture
Style	Gothic
Completed	(1903-12-28)28 December 1903
Specifications
Length	50.4 metres (165 feet)
Width	10.3 metres (34 feet)
Width (nave)	10 metres (33 ft)
Spire height	50.4 metres (165 ft)

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. This church operates under the Manur and Erandum Sollan church councils.

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 50.4 metres (165 ft), its width is 10.3 metres (34 ft). Its interior is includes the giant campanile. The bell is sounded when a fire breaks out and for marriages and funeral.