St. Antony's Church, Chemmanvilai, Roman Catholic church in Chemmanvilai, India.
St. Antony's Church is a Roman Catholic church building located in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It features white walls and incorporates traditional Indian architectural design elements into its structure.
The church was established in 1942 when Reverend Father Mathias founded it as a worship center for local devotees. It gained parish status in 2011, becoming an independent institution with its own priest serving the community.
The community gathers here for worship and religious occasions throughout the year, with April celebrations drawing families from the surrounding villages who come to mark the festival dedicated to Saint Anthony.
The church is easily accessible in Chemmanvilai in southern Tamil Nadu and is administered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kuzhithurai. Visitors will find a quiet place of worship that remains open for regular religious services and private prayer.
The parish status granted in 2011 marked a transformation from a simple worship center to an independent religious institution with its first priest, Reverend Father Joakins.
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