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Since 2003 · Tamil Nadu

Two Centuries of
Faith, Education
& Community Service.

Serving southern Tamil Nadu since 2003 across 549 churches, 11 colleges, 155 schools, and 2 hospitals in 6 Church Councils.

தூத்துக்குடி - நாசரேத் திருமண்டலத்தின் ஆன்மீக, கல்வி மற்றும் மருத்துவப் பணிகள்.

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ஊர்வலைப்பட வழிகாட்டி மற்றும் திருமண்டல பதிவேடு

Discover 717 verified records across 549 churches and 168 institutions in 6 Church Councils. Switch between the interactive cartographic map and filtered grid directory.

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The Rt. Rev. Dr. S. J. Emmanuel Packiaraj

The Rt. Rev. Dr. S. J. Emmanuel Packiaraj

Bishop - Chairman
Bishopstowe, 16, Millerpuram, Thoothukudi – 628 008
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REV P MOSES JEBARAJ

Vice Chairman
SHUNMUGAPURAM

Bishop Robert Caldwell Church Council

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REV DGA THOMAS

Clerical Secretary
MILLERPURAM

Bishop Robert Caldwell Church Council

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Mr. S.D.K. Rajan

Lay Secretary
Thoothukudi

Bishop Robert Caldwell Church Council

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Mr. D.K.M. Johnson David

Diocesan Treasurer
Krishnarajapuram

Bishop Robert Caldwell Church Council

Section I • Central Administration

Diocesan Central Governance

தூத்துக்குடி - நாசரேத் திருமண்டலத்தின் நிர்வாகக் குழு மற்றும் பேரவை உறுப்பினர்கள்

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Dr. (Mrs) J. Carolin Jebasanthini
Executive Committee MemberArockiapuramREV.JOHN THOMAS CHURCH COUNCIL80720 37340No.6/126,Arockiapuram Veppankadu-628 210
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Mr. A. Gunaseelan Thangadurai
Executive Committee MemberSattankulamEVG.THAVEETHU SUNDARANANTHANAR CHURCH COUNCIL94435 84451No.33/1, Jebagnanapuram Sattankulam – 628 704
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Mr. A. Johnsingh
Executive Committee MemberS. KailasapuramREV. T. G. RAGLAND CHURCH COUNCIL82488 82323No.4/105, North Street S. Kailasapuram Ottapidaram Taluk – 628 301
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Mr. A. Subash
Executive Committee MemberKadatchapuramEVG.THAVEETHU SUNDARANANTHANAR CHURCH COUNCIL88257 81919Church Street Kadatchapuram Mudalur – 628 702
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Mr. G. Arul Raja
Executive Committee MemberChristianagaramREV.JOHN THOMAS CHURCH COUNCIL98421 52799No.76, North Street Christianagaram Udangudi – 628 203
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Mr. G. James
Executive Committee MemberIdaiyarkaduDR.G.U.POPE CHURCH COUNCIL98433 38917No.4/5, Kavalkadu Idaiyarkadu – 628 802
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Mr. I. Dhanaraj
Executive Committee MemberPandavarmangalamREV. T. G. RAGLAND CHURCH COUNCIL99654 19379No.28/3, Main Road Pandavarmangalam – 628 502
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Mr. J. Jebachandran
Executive Committee MemberBryant NagarBISHOP ROBERT CALDWELL CHURCH COUNCIL94433 57000No.22/7/1, Kamarajar Salai Thoothukudi – 628 003
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Mr. J. Moses Rajkumar
Executive Committee MemberMukuperiCANON ARTHUR MARGOSCHIS CHURCH COUNCIL87606 152922/70, North Street Mukuperi – 628 616
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Mr. K. Stephen Solomon
Executive Committee MemberPragasapuramCANON ARTHUR MARGOSCHIS CHURCH COUNCIL97902 7973729, 1st Street Pragasapuram Mukuperi – 628 616
Section II • Field Directory

Councils, Pastorates & Departments

6 திருமண்டல மன்றங்கள், 131 சேகரங்கள் மற்றும் கல்வி, மருத்துவ நிறுவனங்கள்

BRCID: TNDBRC

Bishop Robert Caldwell Church Council

ஆயர் ராபர்ட் கால்டுவெல் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Spanning the historic maritime and industrial port region along the Gulf of Mannar. Named after pioneering scholar-missionary Bishop Robert Caldwell, featuring coastal harbor pastorates and premier academic colleges.

Pastorates25
Churches58
Institutions25
Council Page
CAMID: TNDCAM

Canon Arthur Margoschis Church Council

பேரருள்திரு கெனான் ஆர்தர் மார்கோஷிஸ் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

The historic spiritual heart and administrative epicenter of the Diocese. Home to St. John’s Cathedral, Margoschis Arts & Science College, Art and Industrial School, and St. Luke’s Hospital.

Pastorates24
Churches90
Institutions34
Council Page
GUPID: TNDGUP

Dr. G.U. Pope Church Council

முனைவர் ஜி.யு. போப் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Encompassing the lush palm plains of Sawyerpuram and Eral. Founded upon the missionary legacy of Dr. G.U. Pope, celebrated translator of the Thirukkural and pioneer of rural higher education.

Pastorates23
Churches85
Institutions27
Council Page
TGRID: TNDTGR

Rev. T.G. Ragland Church Council

பேரருள்திரு டி.ஜி. ராக்லாண்ட் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Spanning the northern agricultural heartland and cotton hub of Kovilpatti, Ettayapuram, and Vilathikulam. Named after the pioneer itinerant missionary who laid foundations across rural Tamil Nadu.

Pastorates15
Churches141
Institutions35
Council Page
RJTID: TNDRJT

Rev. John Thomas Church Council

பேரருள்திரு ஜான் தாமஸ் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Centering around the red sand dunes (Theri) and the soaring 192-foot spire of St. Paul’s Church in Megnanapuram. Famous for transforming arid desert wilderness into a flourishing center of gospel and learning.

Pastorates19
Churches78
Institutions21
Council Page
ETSID: TNDETS

Evg. Thaveethu Sundarananthanar Church Council

சுவிசேஷகர் தாவீது சுந்தரானந்தனார் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Covering the southern maritime coast and palm plains of Tiruchendur, Anandapuram, and Sathankulam. Commemorating the first native Tamil evangelist whose zealous faith ignited widespread mission growth.

Pastorates25
Churches97
Institutions26
Council Page
St. John's Cathedral Spire
Historic Mother Church

St. John’s Cathedral, Nazareth

தூய யோவான் பேராலயம், நாசரேத்

Consecrated in 1889 under the missionary vision of Canon Arthur Margoschis, St. John’s Cathedral stands as the architectural crown and spiritual epicenter of the diocese. Its majestic 175-foot limestone spire rises over the historic palm plains, welcoming generations of believers.

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“A Living Heritage of Grace: Walking in Faith, Light and Service”

"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden." — Matthew 5:14