The 100-year-old historical structure has been spruced up completely.
The consecration ceremony of the recently restored St. Teresa’s Church, Nungambakkam, was held on Dec. 8. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided by Rev. Dr. A.M. Chinnappa, Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore. The occasion was also graced by Rt Rev. Dr. Antony Devotta, Bishop of Tiruchirappalli, Rt Rev Dr. Neethinathan, Bishop of Chengalpattu and Rt Rev Dr. Lawrence Pius Durairaj, Bishop of Dharmapuri.
Thanks to the efforts of Rev. Fr. P.J. Lawrence Raj, Parish priest, St. Teresa Church, the old structure has been restored completely. New features have been added and the old ones have been spruced up completely. “The year 2012 is special as it is the Centenary Year for St. Teresa’s Church. She will be completing hundred years of her presence in the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore. The celebrations are indeed privileged ones for us. We have painstakingly tried to restore and reflect the spirit of antiquity by restoring the church,” said Fr. P.J. Lawrence Raj.
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