Rector And The Parish Priest

Senior Catholic priest and rector of a famous Christian pilgrim centre in Malayattoor near Kochi, Fr Xavier Thelakkat, was today stabbed to death allegedly by a former sacristan of the parish, police said here.

Built in 1516 the Luz Church in Chennai celebrates its 500th year from August 6th to August 15th. 'Luz' which means lights in Portuguese, this church is one of the heritage landmarks in the city.

Senior Catholic priest and rector of a famous Christian pilgrim centre in Malayattoor near Kochi, Fr Xavier Thelakkat, was today stabbed to death allegedly by a former sacristan of the parish, police said here.

Built in 1516 the Luz Church in Chennai celebrates its 500th year from August 6th to August 15th. 'Luz' which means lights in Portuguese, this church is one of the heritage landmarks in the city.