Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Villianur:
The Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine is Villianur located just 13 kilometers from Pondicherry on the road to Villupuram. This Roman themed Catholic Church is devoted to the holy Our Lady of Lourdes. This holy church is constructed in 1867 by Rev.Fr.Tharbes. Later, he was appointed as Parish Priest of the Villianur mission. The Our Lady statue in this shrine is made from Lourdes under the guidance of Bernadette. In 1887, the holy statue arrived at Puducherry and mounted in the cathedral premises. To everybody amaze, a pious man named Thambusamy Mudaliyar travel to Chennai for surgical treatment.
On his way, he prayed Our Lady of Lourdes. His eye problem was cured by the Holy Mother at the same night. After thus, several devotees flocked this cathedral to get cured from all health hazards and to lead healthy lifestyle. In February 21st, 1886, this cathedral was declared as official Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. The miraculous statue is named after the pope Leo XIII.
Scared Pond:
The natural pond is located in before of cathedral. Once, these pond used for irrigation purpose and eater came from Lake Oosudu. This scared pond is constructed by Rev.Fr.Lesbond. Later, Holy Mother Statue was installed at the center of the pond. It is the only Catholic Church in entire Asia to have scared pond before the church premises. Devotees take water from this holy pond to cure disease and have good fortune in their life.
The Grotto:
The Grotto is main highlight in this Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church. The centenary celebration was celebrated on 10th September 1977. The Rev.Fr.Duissen planned the structure of this grotto outside this church. This grotto was constructed based on the guidelines of Second Vatican conference.
The Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine is Villianur located just 13 kilometers from Pondicherry on the road to Villupuram. This Roman themed Catholic Church is devoted to the holy Our Lady of Lourdes. This holy church is constructed in 1867 by Rev.Fr.Tharbes. Later, he was appointed as Parish Priest of the Villianur mission. The Our Lady statue in this shrine is made from Lourdes under the guidance of Bernadette. In 1887, the holy statue arrived at Puducherry and mounted in the cathedral premises. To everybody amaze, a pious man named Thambusamy Mudaliyar travel to Chennai for surgical treatment.
On his way, he prayed Our Lady of Lourdes. His eye problem was cured by the Holy Mother at the same night. After thus, several devotees flocked this cathedral to get cured from all health hazards and to lead healthy lifestyle. In February 21st, 1886, this cathedral was declared as official Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. The miraculous statue is named after the pope Leo XIII.
Scared Pond:
The natural pond is located in before of cathedral. Once, these pond used for irrigation purpose and eater came from Lake Oosudu. This scared pond is constructed by Rev.Fr.Lesbond. Later, Holy Mother Statue was installed at the center of the pond. It is the only Catholic Church in entire Asia to have scared pond before the church premises. Devotees take water from this holy pond to cure disease and have good fortune in their life.
The Grotto:
The Grotto is main highlight in this Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church. The centenary celebration was celebrated on 10th September 1977. The Rev.Fr.Duissen planned the structure of this grotto outside this church. This grotto was constructed based on the guidelines of Second Vatican conference.