Our Lady of Fatima Church, Krishnagiri

The Our Lady of Fatima Shrine is a Catholic church in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India, It also serves as the primary parish church for the Krishnagiri region. The construction of this church took place in 1972, primarily due to the inadequate space available at the existing Ignatius Church, situated in Oldpet, Krishnagiri. Notably, the Fatima Mary statue housed within the church originates from Fátima, Portugal. An annual feast celebrated on the Sunday after 13 July has garnered significant renown within the town. Tamil serves as the medium of preaching in this church, effectively reaching the local congregation. Furthermore, this church is affiliated with the Dharmapuri Diocese, and this church is one of the Vicariates (Deanery) churches of its Diocese.

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