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{{Infobox church | {{Infobox church | ||
| name = St.Sebastian Church | | name = St.Sebastian Church | ||
| fullname = St.Sebastian Church, Madathattuvilai | | fullname = St.Sebastian Church, Madathattuvilai | ||
| image = St.Sebastian_Church_Madathattuviali.jpg | | image = St.Sebastian_Church_Madathattuviali.jpg | ||
| landscape = | | landscape = | ||
| caption = Aerial View Of St.Sebastian Church, Madathattuviali | | caption = Aerial View Of St.Sebastian Church, Madathattuviali | ||
| location = [[Madathattuvilai]], [[Tamil Nadu]] | | location = [[Madathattuvilai]], [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| country = [[India]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|8.2196|N|77.3469|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|8.2196|N|77.3469|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| pushpin map | | pushpin map = India | ||
| denomination = [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Latin Rite]] <!-- do not change, necessary for template color --> | | denomination = [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Latin liturgical rites|Latin Rite]] <!-- do not change, necessary for template color --> | ||
| churchmanship = | | churchmanship = | ||
| membership = | | membership = | ||
| attendance = | | attendance = | ||
| website = http://www.madathattuvilai.com/ | | website = http://www.madathattuvilai.com/ | ||
| former name = | | former name = | ||
| bull date = | | bull date = | ||
| founded date = | | founded date = | ||
| founder = | | founder = | ||
| dedication = St.Sebastian Pray For Us | | dedication = St.Sebastian Pray For Us | ||
| dedicated date = | | dedicated date = | ||
| consecrated date = 1890 | | consecrated date = 1890 | ||
| cult = | | cult = | ||
| relics = | | relics = | ||
| events = | | events = | ||
| past bishop = | | past bishop = | ||
| people = | | people = | ||
| functional status = Active | | functional status = Active | ||
| heritage designation = | | heritage designation = | ||
| designated date = | | designated date = | ||
| architect = | | architect = | ||
| architectural type = | | architectural type = | ||
| diocese = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Kuzhithurai|Kuzhithurai]] | | diocese = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Kuzhithurai|Kuzhithurai]] | ||
| archbishop = | | archbishop = | ||
| bishop = [[ | | bishop = [[Albert George Alexander Anastas]], Indian Roman Catholic cleric, Bishop of Kuzhithurai | ||
| rector = | |||
| priest = Rev. Fr. | | rector = | ||
| serversguild = | | priest = Rev. Fr. S.Maria Rajendran | ||
| logo = | | asstpriest = Rev. Fr. R.V.Arul Vineesh | ||
| serversguild = | |||
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}} | }} | ||
'''St. Sebastian Church, [[Madathattuvilai]]''' is a [[Catholic Church]] located at [[Kanyakumari]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. This church is famous for eye donation, with the help of the church youth group the church manages it in an organised manner around its village and nearby villages.<ref>{{cite | '''St. Sebastian Church, [[Madathattuvilai]]''' is a [[Catholic Church]] located at [[Kanyakumari]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. This church is famous for '''eye donation''', with the help of the church youth group the church manages it in an organised manner around its village and nearby villages.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/this-tamil-nadu-village-shows-the-way-in-eye-donation/articleshow/67566259.cms|title= This Tamil Nadu village shows the way in eye donation| work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date= 17 January 2019|accessdate=17 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/169973/india-eye-donation-village-inspirational/|title= This Village With an Eye Donor in Every Home is an Example For All of India| work=thebetterindia.com|date= 17 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/with-229-organ-donors-this-tamil-nadu-village-is-leading-the-way-in-eye-body-donation-360614.html|title= With 229 Organ Donors, This Tamil Nadu Village Is Leading The Way In Eye & Body Donation| work=indiatimes.com|date= 18 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/tracking-indian-communities/this-village-shows-the-way-in-eye-donation/|title= This village shows the way in eye donation| work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|last1= Mk|first1= Ananth}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/09/st-sebastian-church-madathattuvilai.html|title= St. Sebastian Church, Madathattuvilai | work=tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com|date= 27 September 2017 }}</ref> | ||
[[File:St_Sebastian_Church_Madathattuvilai_1890.jpg|thumb|left| St.Sebastian Church, Madathattuvilai During 1890]] | [[File:St_Sebastian_Church_Madathattuvilai_1890.jpg|thumb|left| St.Sebastian Church, Madathattuvilai During 1890]] | ||
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{{Regions of Kanyakumari}} | {{Regions of Kanyakumari}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT: | <big>• [https://youtube.com/@Madathattuvilai?si=c37qiCR7nltCu3PR St.Sebastian Church, Madathattuvilai Official YouTube channel]</big> | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:St. Xaviers Church, Kottar}} | |||
[[Category:Roman Catholic shrines]] | [[Category:Roman Catholic shrines]] | ||
[[Category:Roman Catholic | [[Category:Roman Catholic church buildings in Tamil Nadu]] | ||
[[Category:Churches in Kanyakumari district]] | [[Category:Churches in Kanyakumari district]] | ||
[[Category:1544 establishments in India]] | [[Category:1544 establishments in India]] | ||
{{India-RC-cathedral-stub}} | |||
Latest revision as of 14:03, 29 November 2025
| St.Sebastian Church | |
|---|---|
| St.Sebastian Church, Madathattuvilai | |
 Aerial View Of St.Sebastian Church, Madathattuviali | |
  St.Sebastian Church | |
| 8°13′11″N 77°20′49″E / 8.2196°N 77.3469°E | |
| Location | Madathattuvilai, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Latin Rite |
| Website | http://www.madathattuvilai.com/ |
| History | |
| Dedication | St.Sebastian Pray For Us |
| Consecrated | 1890 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Kuzhithurai |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Albert George Alexander Anastas, Indian Roman Catholic cleric, Bishop of Kuzhithurai |
| Priest(s) | Rev. Fr. S.Maria Rajendran |
| Assistant priest(s) | Rev. Fr. R.V.Arul Vineesh |
St. Sebastian Church, Madathattuvilai is a Catholic Church located at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. This church is famous for eye donation, with the help of the church youth group the church manages it in an organised manner around its village and nearby villages.[1][2][3][4][5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "This Tamil Nadu village shows the way in eye donation". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ↑ "This Village With an Eye Donor in Every Home is an Example For All of India". thebetterindia.com. 17 January 2019.
- ↑ "With 229 Organ Donors, This Tamil Nadu Village Is Leading The Way In Eye & Body Donation". indiatimes.com. 18 January 2019.
- ↑ Mk, Ananth. "This village shows the way in eye donation". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "St. Sebastian Church, Madathattuvilai". tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com. 27 September 2017.
External links[edit | edit source]
• St.Sebastian Church, Madathattuvilai Official YouTube channel