Sacred Heart of Jesus Church – Pandarakkulam Tirunelveli

Contact Details:

Sacred Heart of Jesus ChurchPandarakkulam, TirunelveliPandarakkulam, Tirtharpapuram Post, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
Parish Priest – Rev. Fr. I. Michael.
Church Established – 1889.

Brief History:

The parish traces its origins to a Hindu temple built by Narayanan Sanniyasi, a spiritual figure who converted to Catholicism. On September 11, 1899, 133 residents received baptism from Fr. Ignatius Swamy. The church achieved prominence through Arokianatha Sanniyasi’s spiritual legacy, who performed annual 40-day fasts and reportedly performed miracles. The parish became independent on June 7, 2013, serving approximately 200 families. The feast is celebrated during the last 10 days of August, culminating on Saturday-Sunday.