Saint Theresa Church Perambur
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St.Theresa Church is under the archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore (Chennai-Mylai) in Tamilnadu. located in Sembiam division of Perambur
, Chennai
. Approximately 900 families have the membership in this Catholic parish. Many people from various parts of Chennai pilgrimage to this church for the devotion of Infant Jesus
. They reported many miraculous cures and believe to get much more every time.
, France
, 2 January 1873; died at Lisieux
30 September 1897. When she was fifteen she applied for permission to enter the Carmelite Convent, and being refused by the superior, went to Rome
with her father, as eager to give her to God as she was to give herself, to seek the consent of the Holy Father, Leo XIII, then celebrating his jubilee. He preferred to leave the decision in the hands of the superior, who finally consented and on 9 April 1888, at the unusual age of fifteen, Thérèse Martin entered the convent of Lisieux where two of her sisters had preceded her.
The account of the eleven years of her religious life, marked by signal graces and constant growth in holiness, is given by Soeur Thérèse in her autobiography, written in obedience to her superior and published two years after her death. In 1901 it was translated into English, and in 1912 another translation, the first complete edition of the life of the Servant of God, containing the autobiography, "Letters and Spiritual Counsels", was published. Its success was immediate and it has passed into many editions, spreading far and wide the devotion to this "little" saint of simplicity, and abandonment in God's service, of the perfect accomplishment of small duties.
The fame of her sanctity and the many miracles performed through her intercession caused the introduction of her cause of canonization only seventeen years after her death, 10 June, 1914. Thérèse was beatified on 29 April 1923 and canonized on 17 May 1925, by Pope Pius XI, only 28 years after her death. Thérèse of Lisieux is the patron saint of people with AIDS, aviators, florists, illness(es) and missions. She is also considered by Catholics to be the patron saint of Russia. In 1927, Pope Pius XI named Thérèse a patroness of the missions. By the Apostolic Letter Divini Amoris Scientia (The Science of Divine Love) of 19 October 1997, Pope John Paul II declared her one of the Doctors of the Universal Church, one of only three women so named, the others being Teresa of Avila (Saint Teresa of Jesus) and Catherine of Siena.
, for giving homage to the statue brought from Prague. In 2008, Fr.Inigo built Blessing Tower at the entrance of this church. In 2011, Fr.Matthew furnished a guest house for priests. Fr.Stephen is the present Parish Priest.
Thursdays: The day devoted to Infant Jesus is celebrated at evening with Rosary, Mass and oil pouring ritual.
First Fridays: Celebrated at evening for the devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus with Rosary, Mass and Eucharistic Adoration.
First Saturdays: Celebrated at evening for the devotion to Mother Mary with Rosary and Mass.
24th of the Month: Celebrated at evening for the devotion to Our Lady Help of Christians with Rosary and Mass.
Church Festival: St.Theresa's feast is celebrated on 1st Sunday of October with great devotion. Before that Novena Prayers and Mass celebrated at evening for nine days start from flag hoisting.
Perambur
Perambur , is a locality in Northern part of the metropolitan city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu state, India.It is one of expensive area in chennai with all facilities of needs....
, Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
. Approximately 900 families have the membership in this Catholic parish. Many people from various parts of Chennai pilgrimage to this church for the devotion of Infant Jesus
Infant Jesus of Prague
Infant Jesus of Prague is a famous statue of infant Jesus located in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Malá Strana, Prague.- History :Its earliest history can be traced back to Prague in the year 1628 when the small, 19-inch high, wax statue of the Infant Jesus was given by Princess Polyxena...
. They reported many miraculous cures and believe to get much more every time.
Saint Theresa
Saint Theresa is the Patron saint of Sembiam Church parishioners. She is also known as St.Thérèse of Child Jesus. She was born at AlençonAlençon
Alençon is a commune in Normandy, France, capital of the Orne department. It is situated west of Paris. Alençon belongs to the intercommunality of Alençon .-History:...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, 2 January 1873; died at Lisieux
Lisieux
Lisieux is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France.Lisieux is the capital of the Pays d'Auge area, which is characterised by valleys and hedged farmland...
30 September 1897. When she was fifteen she applied for permission to enter the Carmelite Convent, and being refused by the superior, went to Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
with her father, as eager to give her to God as she was to give herself, to seek the consent of the Holy Father, Leo XIII, then celebrating his jubilee. He preferred to leave the decision in the hands of the superior, who finally consented and on 9 April 1888, at the unusual age of fifteen, Thérèse Martin entered the convent of Lisieux where two of her sisters had preceded her.
The account of the eleven years of her religious life, marked by signal graces and constant growth in holiness, is given by Soeur Thérèse in her autobiography, written in obedience to her superior and published two years after her death. In 1901 it was translated into English, and in 1912 another translation, the first complete edition of the life of the Servant of God, containing the autobiography, "Letters and Spiritual Counsels", was published. Its success was immediate and it has passed into many editions, spreading far and wide the devotion to this "little" saint of simplicity, and abandonment in God's service, of the perfect accomplishment of small duties.
The fame of her sanctity and the many miracles performed through her intercession caused the introduction of her cause of canonization only seventeen years after her death, 10 June, 1914. Thérèse was beatified on 29 April 1923 and canonized on 17 May 1925, by Pope Pius XI, only 28 years after her death. Thérèse of Lisieux is the patron saint of people with AIDS, aviators, florists, illness(es) and missions. She is also considered by Catholics to be the patron saint of Russia. In 1927, Pope Pius XI named Thérèse a patroness of the missions. By the Apostolic Letter Divini Amoris Scientia (The Science of Divine Love) of 19 October 1997, Pope John Paul II declared her one of the Doctors of the Universal Church, one of only three women so named, the others being Teresa of Avila (Saint Teresa of Jesus) and Catherine of Siena.
Church History
In 1970's the people of Madumanagar, built a church in the name of St.Teresa of Child Jesus. On those days that church was under Our Lady of Lourdes' Shrine Parish, Perambur. St.Theresa Church was bifurcated from Our Lady of Lourdes' Shrine, Perambur and established as independent parish with 400 families in 1994. It was entrusted to the Salesian Priest Rev. Fr.Basil SDB. Fr.Basil bought a 8 ground land in Sembiam to built a new church with more facilities. The church was built and consecrated by the archbishop Rev.Aruldos James After nine years, the Church was handed over to archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore. Fr.Inigo was the first diocesan priest appointed for this parish. Our Lady's Grotto and parish house was constructed and completed in 2003 by him. In 2006, he began the devotion of Infant JesusInfant Jesus of Prague
Infant Jesus of Prague is a famous statue of infant Jesus located in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Malá Strana, Prague.- History :Its earliest history can be traced back to Prague in the year 1628 when the small, 19-inch high, wax statue of the Infant Jesus was given by Princess Polyxena...
, for giving homage to the statue brought from Prague. In 2008, Fr.Inigo built Blessing Tower at the entrance of this church. In 2011, Fr.Matthew furnished a guest house for priests. Fr.Stephen is the present Parish Priest.
Important Events
First day of the Month: The day devoted to St.Theresa is celebrated at evening with Rosary, Novena Prayer and Mass.Thursdays: The day devoted to Infant Jesus is celebrated at evening with Rosary, Mass and oil pouring ritual.
First Fridays: Celebrated at evening for the devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus with Rosary, Mass and Eucharistic Adoration.
First Saturdays: Celebrated at evening for the devotion to Mother Mary with Rosary and Mass.
24th of the Month: Celebrated at evening for the devotion to Our Lady Help of Christians with Rosary and Mass.
Church Festival: St.Theresa's feast is celebrated on 1st Sunday of October with great devotion. Before that Novena Prayers and Mass celebrated at evening for nine days start from flag hoisting.