Ecclesiastical Administration

The 6 Church Councils

தூத்துக்குடி - நாசரேத் திருமண்டலத்தின் 6 தலைமை மன்றங்கள்

The CSI Thoothukudi-Nazareth Diocese is administratively structured into 6 Canonical Church Councils, each named in eternal honor of pioneering missionary scholars and evangelists who planted the seeds of the Gospel, education, and healing ministry across southern Tamil Nadu.

BRCID: TNDBRC

Bishop Robert Caldwell Church Council

ஆயர் ராபர்ட் கால்டுவெல் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Patron Pioneer:Rt. Rev. Bishop Robert Caldwell, D.D., LL.D.
Headquarters: Thoothukudi

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
CAMID: TNDCAM

Canon Arthur Margoschis Church Council

பேரருள்திரு கெனான் ஆர்தர் மார்கோஷிஸ் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Patron Pioneer:Rev. Canon Arthur Margoschis
Headquarters: Nazareth

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
GUPID: TNDGUP

Dr. G.U. Pope Church Council

முனைவர் ஜி.யு. போப் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Patron Pioneer:Rev. Dr. George Uglow Pope, M.A., D.D.
Headquarters: Sawyerpuram

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
TGRID: TNDTGR

Rev. T.G. Ragland Church Council

பேரருள்திரு டி.ஜி. ராக்லாண்ட் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Patron Pioneer:Rev. Thomas Gajetan Ragland, B.D.
Headquarters: Kovilpatti

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
RJTID: TNDRJT

Rev. John Thomas Church Council

பேரருள்திரு ஜான் தாமஸ் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Patron Pioneer:Rev. John Thomas
Headquarters: Megnanapuram

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
ETSID: TNDETS

Evg. Thaveethu Sundarananthanar Church Council

சுவிசேஷகர் தாவீது சுந்தரானந்தனார் திருச்சபைத் தலைமை மன்றம்

Patron Pioneer:Evangelist Thaveethu Sundarananthanar
Headquarters: Tiruchendur / Anandapuram

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