St. Paul's Church (Holy Trinity Church)

St. Paul's Church, also referred to locally as the Holy Trinity Church, is one of the older Christian structures in the Thiruchendur area, reflecting the Portuguese maritime presence along this stretch of the southeastern Tamil Nadu coast from the 16th century onward. The church serves the town's Christian fishing community and stands as a quiet reminder that Thiruchendur's coastal position drew not just Hindu pilgrims but also Portuguese traders and missionaries whose legacy is still visible in the religious landscape. The building is modest in scale but carries historical weight as one of the early Christian establishments in the Thoothukudi district.