Saint Anthony of the Desert Church – Pullakavundanpatti

Contact Details:

Saint Anthony of the Desert ChurchPullakavundanpatti, SathurPullakavundanpatti, Sankarapandiyapuram Post, Sathur Taluk, Virudunagar District – 626201, Tamil Nadu.
Parish Priest – Rev. Fr. L. Jayaraj (MSFS).
Church Established – 1911.

Brief History:

The original palm-leaf structure was established in 1911, and the current tiled building was consecrated on April 28, 1919. This ancient and historically significant church has operated for over a century. According to local accounts, residents report miracles including relief from afflictions, healing of chronic illnesses, and answered prayers for matrimony and childlessness. The church serves 75 families as a branch of Miraculous Child Jesus Church, Othaiyaal. Three organizations are active: Saint Lourdes, Saint Anthony, and Saint Sebastian groups. The feast is celebrated on January 17 (Thai month days 1-3). Accessible via Sathur-Seven Thousand Fields-Pullakavundanpatti or Govil Temple-Pullakavundanpatti.