St. Xavier's Cathedral - Catholic cathedral in Nagercoil - Kanniyakumari, India

A roman catholic religious place, a very serene and historical place. This is a church where from St Francis Xavier had carried out his ministry. Another historical aspect of this church is the mortal remain of the fist layman Saint of India Saint Devasahyam is laid to rest. A must place to visit for all Roman Catholics.

It's a well maintained church. It contains the mortal remains of Saint Devasahayam Pilla. However, the church seemed to be very deserted on a weekday towards noon. It has a counter to buy mementos and pious articles. Restrooms are moderately clean. Unfortunately there was no water supply at the when I visited. Be careful about the Google navigation. It shows a wrong route which finally reaches you to a very narrow street that cannot take you to the church. The one-way system near the church is to be watchful. You don't get proper guidance either as road signboard or as navigation direction.

One of the oldest famous church at Nagercoil city. This church was placed in a tiny area includes school and other shops enclosed by the busy road, the next road leads to Nagercoil Railway Station. Very easy to get here. The gigantic pillars are the most iconic one. Every year at the end of November month, there is a grand festival which was celebrated as Xavier's fest. During this period of time, all religion people gather at this place and worship. It is still believed that people are getting healthy life by St.xavier's blessings. Gathering of different religious people and the unity is the beauty of Kanyakumari people. .

pleasant place to fresh the soul . We used to attend mass mostly in this church Morning 8 am nd evening 5 pm at Sunday. In weekdays morning 6 or 6:30 am mass will be there. In the front there some historical monuments are there .

Beautiful altar and church has relic of St.Devasahayam.

Very big and historic cathedral. The tomb of St. Devasaghayam Pillai lies here. Also his relic is available. Also historic because St. Francis Xavier visited earlier and celebrated mass on this cathedral.

A beautiful Cathedral of Nagercoil. The interiors are so beautifully done with indirect lighting. We can also get to see w place in this church where st.Xaviers offered mass. The Altar of the church is unique with gold work. I have posted all the pics that I clicked in the church.please check. Don't miss this church when you visit Nagercoil

Good place for peaceful meditation and the church designs make me in peace