St Jude's Church, Assisi Nagar
Patron Saint of Hopeless Situations
A church isn't a building—it's the people. We meet in different locations in Assisi Nagar. No matter where you join us.
Our Church
The history of St Judes Church, Assisi Nagar all started in the year 1966 when the Franciscans from the parish of Madhavaram, stepped forward to provide shelter and living to the poor repatriates from Burma and Sri Lanka. Many being Catholic families, they put up a small thatched Church and called the Church as St Jude Thaddeus. Rev Fr James OFM with the help of Rev Fr Arulsamy OFM, laid the foundation for a proper Church.
Read More
About Patron Saint St Jude
St. Jude is traditionally depicted carrying the image of Jesus in his hand. This recalls one of his miracles during his work spreading the Word of God. King Abagar of Edessa asked Jesus to cure him of leprosy and sent an artist to bring him a drawing of Jesus. Impressed with Abagar’s great faith, Jesus pressed His face on a cloth, leaving the image of His face on it. He gave the cloth to St. Jude, who took the image to Abagar and cured him.
Read More
Daily Reading
