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

Beloved Presbyters, Church Workers, Teachers, Doctors, and Faithful Congregations across the six Church Councils of Thoothukudi-Nazareth Diocese, and the Global Diaspora, Greetings in the most precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

As we look upon our blessed Diocese, our hearts overflow with gratitude for more than two centuries of unceasing grace. From the humble beginnings in the 19th century when devoted servants of God sowed seeds of faith in the red sand plains of Nazareth and the coastal shores of Thoothukudi, the Almighty has built a mighty fortress of education, healing, and spiritual renewal.

Today, our 549 consecrated churches and 131 pastorates stand as beacons of hope across the six Church Councils; our 170 colleges, schools, and healthcare institutions continue to serve over 68,000 students and families annually; and our medical missions, led by the venerable St. Luke’s Hospital, bring Christ’s healing touch to hundreds of rural villages.

Let this digital archive be a vibrant testament to the living faith of our people and a transparent public ledger of our heritage. I invoke God’s richest blessings upon every family, student, teacher, presbyter, and diaspora member connected with this sacred diocese.