St. Arockiya Nathar Church, Vavathurai, Kanyakumari

St. Arockiya Nathar Church, Vavathurai, Kanyakumari

St. Arockiya Nathar Church is a Catholic church located in Vavathurai Village in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. This church stands on the sea shore of Kanyakumari. This church was inaugurated in the year 2010 by Bishop Most Rev. Peter Remigius, D.D., the present Bishop of Kottar. This church is a sub-station of Puthugramam Parish. It was divided from Kanyakumari Parish in 2001. The Parish was created by then Bishop Most Rev. Leon. The First Parish Priest was Rev. Fr. F. Devdass, from that time onwards it became an independent parish. Under the Parish there were three substations, namely Anjukuduvilai, Siluvai Nagar and Vavathurai.

In 2009 the Anjukuduvilai went back to Kanyakumari Parish. The Vavathurai Church is dedicated to St. Arockiya Nathar (St. Roach). Arockiya Nathar means one who always saves from sickness and gives good health. Truly a beautiful structure, the church looks gorgeous because it stands on the sea shore with a background of bluish sky. The parish is populated predominantly by local fishing folks. Mass is always held in the regional language Tamil. The place adds beauty to Kanyakumari and is one of the important places to see in Kanyakumari. One can see sun rise at all the seasons.

The Church is located at the sea shore of Vivekananda Rock memorial. The Church is located at about 2 Kms from Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari Town is well connected to major cities by road / rail / air across India. Kanyakumari is located at about 20 Kms from Nagercoil, 13 Kms from Suchindrum, 47 Kms from Thiruvattaru, 33 Kms from Thuckalay, 47 Kms from Marthandam, 100 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram and 245 Kms from Madurai.

The Church is located about 1.5 Kms from Kanyakumari State Transport Corporation Bus Stand. The Church is well connected from Bus Stand by means of Buses, Taxis and Autos. The Church is located at about 1.2 Kms from Kanyakumari Railway Station. The Church is well connected from Railway Station by means of Buses, Taxis and Autos. The Church is located at about 100 Kms from Trivandrum International Airport and 240 Kms from Madurai International Airport.