St. Michael's Cathedral — Attraction in Central Zone

According to rabbinic Jewish tradition, Michael acted as the advocate of Israel, and sometimes had to fight with the princes of the other nations (cf. 10:13) and particularly with the angel Samael, Israel's accuser. Michael's enmity with Samael dates from the time when the latter was thrown down from heaven. Samael took hold of the wings of Michael, whom he wished to bring down with him in his fall; but Michael was saved by God.14 Michael said "May The Lord rebuke you" to Satan for attempting to claim the body of Moses.[16]

Michael in Hebrew The idea that Michael was the advocate of the Jews became so prevalent that in spite of the rabbinical prohibition against appealing to angels as intermediaries between God and his people, Michael came to occupy a certain place in the Jewish liturgy: "When a man is in need he must pray directly to God, and neither to Michael nor to Gabriel."[17] There were two prayers written beseeching him as the prince of mercy to intercede in favor of Israel: one composed by Eliezer ha-Kalir, and the other by Judah ben Samuel he-Hasid. But appeal to Michael seems to have been more common in ancient times. Thus Jeremiah is said to have addressed a...

Biggest church in the city. On 3rd April 1845, Karumathampatty came to be the Headquarters of Coimbatore diocese. Coimbatore which had been the part of Pondicherry Archdiocese so far, was separated and given an identity in Karumathampatty from October 4, 1846. Most Rev. Dr. Marion Bresillac was consecrated as the first bishop of Coimbatore. In remembrance of his patron saint he dedicated the diocese and it's Cathedral to St. Michael. He also Planned to construct the Cathedral as the replica of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. When the design was planned accordingly, he laid the foundation stone for the cathedral in 1850 in Coimbatore. The Construction of the cathedral took 17 years and it was successfully completed with the help of "Propaganda Fide", which offered 50,000 franks and it was blessed by Most Rev. Dr. Depomier, the third bishop of Coimbatore on April 28,1867. Very...

We are totally disappointed and in full dipression on the service of Mr Arul Jebamalai Raj who is father of palladam Parris. My brother wants to marry one Hindu girl both the parents are mutually accepted that and the girl's parents are willing to convert their daughter to Christianity but Mr Arul Jebamalai Raj is purposefully giving some troubles in it. He had asked money once my father not agreed due to this he is giving so much troubles in it. And he is speaking very disrespectfully to my parents they both are affected very personally. This things are repeatedly happening from my marriage he is expecting bulk amount from us. If it is repeat we only have once choose we will convert to other relegion with our all family members. Kindly do...