A large number of Christians witnessed the consecration and dedication of St. Mary’s Cathedral at Melapudur in the city on Sunday.
Most. Rev. George Antonysamy, Archbishop of Madras, Mylapore, was the main celebrant. Most. Rev. Antony Devotta, Bishop of Diocese of Tiruchirappali, opened and blessed the cathedral.
Most. Rev. Peter Fernando, Archbishop - Emirates of Madurai, performed the altar consecration.
Distinguished guets
Most. Rev. Antony Pappusamy, Archbishop of Madurai Diocese, Most. Rev. Jeromedhas, Bishop of Kuzhithurai, Most Rev. Amalraj, Bishop of Ottanchathiram Diocese, Most. Rev. Antonisamy, Bishop of Kumbakonam, Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos, Bishop of Marthandam, Fr. T. Eugene, Rector, and Parish Priest of the Cathedral, Msgr. P. Thomas Paulsamy, Vicar General of Diocese, and Msgr. K.S. Arockiasamy of Dindigul were present.