Vailankanni was a part of the parish of Nagapattinam, but as pilgrims began to pour into Vailankanni , it was raised to the status of an independent parish in 1771, and Fr. Antonio de Rozario the last parish priest of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Nagapattinam, was appointed the first Parish priest of Vailankanni . Nagapattinam had always been under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Bishop of the Diocese of Mylapore. During that period the Diocese of Mylapore was administered ... Velankanni is a popular destination for believers and tourists in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health church , a heritage site with a history of trade and faith. Learn about the origins, miracles, and festival of Velankanni Church , one of the most visited Latin Catholic churches in India. See photos of the Gothic-style cathedral and its surroundings. Velankanni Accomodation Velankanni Hotels with Tariff Velankanni Hotels Near Church Velankanni Hotels Phone Numbers Velankanni Hotels Budget Hotels Velankanni Cheap Price Hotels Velankanni Velankanni Feast The Annual Feast of Our Lady of Health is celebrated from 29 August to 8 Sept Shrine Magazine Vailankanni Kuraloli (Tamil) Vailankanni Calling (English) Testimonials.. "Thanks mother for being with me and giving me the courage " by: Gladston Eims "Thank you Mother so much for answering my ...
