Ringeltaube Vethamonikam Memorial Church, Mylaudy

Ringeltaube Vethamonikam Memorial Church, is a church located in Mylaudy, in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest and largest churches in the region and serves as the cathedral of the Kanyakumari Diocese of the Church of South India (CSI). The church has a history of over 200 years. On 1 May 1996, the church was designated as a District Church. It was subsequently elevated to the status of cathedral on 25 April 2006, becoming the central church of the Kanyakumari Diocese (formerly South Travancore Diocese). The change in status was announced by Bishop John Gladstone, Moderator of the Church of South India, during the bicentenary observance of the church's establishment. From the year 2006, the Mylaudy Church functions as the cathedral of the Kanyakumari Diocese. On 8 August 2019, the Travancore Diocese marked the 250th birth anniversary of the German missionary Rev. William Tobias Ringeltaube, who played a key role in the church's early history. On 29 January 2026, the mylaudy cathedral conducted special day program for the Hymn poet Masilamony anniversary 210 who worked for the growth of Tamil language by song An annual commemoration, known as Ringeltaube Vethamonikam Memorial Day, is held on 25 April. Special prayer services are conducted at the Mylaudy Church by members of th

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