Katchatheevu church
Webb15 juni 2016 · Every February, thousands of devotees from Rameshwaram visit the 110-year-old St Anthony’s Church on Katchatheevu island built by a Tamil Catholic from Tamil Nadu, Srinivasa Padaiyachi. Last month, reports claimed that the church was going to be demolished by the Sri Lankan government, but it was clarified later by the external … Webb1 dec. 2016 · The fishermen from Rameswram visit the church during the annual festival in Katchatheevu. Tamil Nadu government on Thursday urged the Centre to allow the state’s fishermen to take part in the December 7 consecration of a church in Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to Sri Lanka, and make necessary arrangements, …
Katchatheevu church
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Webb25 mars 2024 · கச்சத்தீவு புனித அந்தோணியர் ஆலய விழாவை முடக்கும் ... Webb27 maj 2024 · Katchatheevu is a small uninhabited island in Palk Strait, that connects the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea. It is a disputed territory between Sri Lanka and India, claimed until 1976 by India, and administered by Sri Lanka at the moment.
Webb29 jan. 2024 · The Sri Lankan administration has appealed to donors to support the Katchatheevy St Antony’s Church festival held annually at the Katchatheevu island. … Webb25 mars 2024 · The Katchatheevu, which was handed over by the Indian government to the Sri Lankan government as part of the 1974-76 maritime agreements has been in news recently over the installation of Buddha statue besides the already installed St. Anthony Church there leading to communal tensions. The church has become a symbol of the …
WebbKatchatheevu Island is now Sri Lankan naval base, and no civilians are allowed there, except for 2 days and 1 night, allowing pilgrims and travellers for the island church’s annual St. Antony’s festival. About 2000 people from Indian side and about 4000 from Sri Lankan side were allowed this year. And I was one of them from the Indian side. Webb14 maj 2016 · Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government today described Sri Lanka's reported move to demolish and reconstruct a church in Katchatheevu islet as a "carefully calculated provocation" and urged the Centre to prevail on Colombo to involve Indian fishermen in the process.In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister J …
Webb21 apr. 2024 · Most of the fisherman of Tamilnadu who sails the boat through the Palk Straits for their fishing comes to the annual feast to Katchatheevu. Not only Indians and also the north people of Sri Lanka go for the feast to the church. There are boats coming from both countries without any flags as the same nation of Katchatheevu on those …
WebbKatchatheevu Island is now Sri Lankan naval base, and no civilians are allowed there, except for 2 days and 1 night, allowing pilgrims and travellers for the island church’s … milestones foster homes ontarioWebb4 feb. 2024 · The Tamil fishermen and pilgrims have a spiritual and emotional attachment with St Antony’s Church, Katchatheevu and have been participating in this traditional event for several decades now ... new york city subway mapsWebb5 mars 2024 · 4 Mar, 2024, 11:47 pm CHENNAI: Katchatheevu St. Anthony's Church Festival which witnessed the participation of both Indian and Sri Lankan people ended … milestone shapeWebb4 mars 2024 · Special arrangements have been made at the Katchatheevu in view of the festival. The festival was kicked off with flag hoisting in the evening of March 3, which … new york city subway faresWebb4 feb. 2024 · Chennai, Feb 4 (PTI) Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday requested the Centre to urge Sri Lanka to allow Tamil Nadu fishermen to take part in the Katchatheevu St Anthony’s church annual festival in keeping with the tradition. The festival of St Antony at St Antony’s church in Katchatheevu is celebrated every year during […] new york city subway driverWebb13 juni 2016 · The recent news reported by media about Sri Lanka’s proposal to demolish the century old St. Antony’s church in Katchtheevuhas irritated the Indian ruling elite, particularly the political parties across Tamil Nadu. These parties are now standing in one voice to pressure New Delhi to thwart this Sri Lankan move. Katchatheevu was ceded … new york city subway broad streetWebb25 feb. 2024 · KATCHATHEEVU: The two-day festival of Katchatheevu St Anthony’s Church, in which as many as 2000 pilgrims from India and 4000 pilgrims from Sri Lanka participated, concluded here on Saturday. new york city subway news