The Our Lady of Lourdes Church is located in the city of Tiruchirapalli in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The Church is devoted to Our Lady of Lourdes.
It is situated near the Teppakulam, in the center of the town. The church also neighbours the famous Maingaurd Gate, which has been a part of many historical events associated with the colonial rule. This church also has a nearby college known as the St. Joseph’s College, which is also a world famous education center and has produced renowned personalities like R. Venkataraman, and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
It belongs to ROMAN CATHOLIC ministry.
It was built in 1840.
179 years old church.
Architecture
The church is decked out in Gallo-Catholic design, from neo-Gothic spires to anguieshed scenes of crucifixion and martyrdom painted inside. In a note of cross-religious pollination, icons of Virgin Maryare garlanded in flower necklaces. Constructed in the year 1840 AD. The church is situated near the rock fort. The main tower is 220 feet in height, and the small tower is 120 feet in height. The statues of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Francis Xavier and St. John de Britto are placed at the center of the tower. The church bell is set at a height of 90 feet
Festival
The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is held annually on 11 February.
Mass timings
5 30 am, 6 30 am, 8 am, 5 pm, 6 pm(Sunday only)
It will be opened on every day
