Rev. S. Samuel (1999-2000)
Rev. S. Samuel was very much involved in the church activities. The first floor of the pastorate office was dedicated. Year of the Aged was calibrated on 2.12.2000 at Nazareth. The church of Nazareth has gown spiritually by the valuable services of the pastors.
Rev. S. Joseph (1997-1999)
He took charge as the chairman in 1997. a musical clock was set up in the tower during his period. Census was taken after a long gap. The list of the congregation members was prepared. He was very keen in raising the funds of the Pastorate. The golden Jubilee of the CSI was celebrated at Nazareth during his period.
Rev. V. Gandhi Selwyn (1993-1997)
Rev. V.Gandhi Selwyn had been the assistant in Nazareth Pastorate form 1993-1997. He took charge as the chairman in 1993. He was very much interested in missionary work. During the lent days, in the morning services, he used to read out the names of the members of the church and prayed for them. He was very kind towards the church members.
Rev. T. Samuel (1986-1991)
He had been the pastorate chairman and the east council chairman form 1986-1991. He also had acted as the chairman of St.Luke’s Hospital, Margoschis Higher Secondary School, and St. John’s Girls Hr. Sec. School. He was very much involved in the development of Nazareth Pastorate. He made arrangements to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the new church at a cost of Rs. 7 lakhs in 1988. A diamond Jubilee Souvenir was also released. The tombs of the missionaries were renovated. Iron fence was installed at the back of the church. The tower and walls were painted. Rev. Samuel was very kind and be friendly with others. He conducted the church services in a good manner. He visited the sick people. He did the gospel work too. He cooperated for the well conduct of the educational institutions.
Rev. A. Diraviam Jesudasan (1976-1983)
According to the new constitution of the Dioceses, the pastorates were considered as separate units and function separately, not under part of the circles. At that time Rev. A.Diraviam Jesudasan took charge as the Pastorate Chairman, and also he was the East council chairman and electrical secretary of the diocese. He encouraged the people to conduct the services and meeting in proper time. Special prayers were offered for the members of the congregation who live outside Nazareth. He also made arrangements for a special payer for the students who appear for the final exams at the end of the academic year. He also assisted in celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the Church.
Rev. M. D. Rajamani (1969-1979)
He had done many good services form 1969-1979. The church was renovated during his time. The interior of the church was painted and the exterior was white washed. All the articles in the church were painted. The tiles and the repairs were changed. Pictures were painted on the walls of the altar. The bell in the tower was also whitewashed. Electric fans were fixed. He was the council chairman of the south council and then form 1976 he was the council chairman of he east council.
Rev. Jebamani (1963-1969)
He took charge as the pastor chairman of Nazareth church in 1963. During his time an electric motor was fixed in the well in the church premises. In 1966 the audio system with loud speakers was fixed in the church.
Rev. Joseph Abraham (1957-1963)
He belonged to Nazareth and he encouraged evangelical mission. The walls of the church were pasted with mortar. The windows and the doors were painted again. On all saints Day the people offered one day income offering. This amount was deposited in the diocesans office for church construction. The parents of the child went to the altar and offered thanksgiving offering after the Childs baptism.
Rev. Devpriyam (1951-1957)
Rev.Devpriyam was a native of Nazareth. He assumed office as the pastorate chairman in 1951. In 1952 he made arrangements for meetings at each streets of Nazareth. He encouraged the people in evangelism. The church and the tower were fixed with electric bulbs. The silver jubilee of the new church was celebrated during his time.
Rev. S. R. Ganakkan (1940-1951)
He worked at Nazareth form 1941 to 1951. The flooring of the church was renovated the later was renovated with marbles stones. The compound wasps and the Madapam (mansion) were built. A beautiful wall with iron bars was constructed in the front of the compound wall. He arranged Holy Communion services at 5 am and 9 am the first Sundays and also made arrangements for Holy Communion Services at 12 am. On New years day and at 7 pm on Monday Thursday. A big house was bought for the clergies during his time. He is to be praised for his ten years service.
Rev. John Samuel (1936-1940)
In 1936 Rev. John Samuel took in charge as the council chairman in Nazareth. During his time the church services were conducted following the Angliean order. J.Theopilus wrote to his friends that During Rev. John Samuel time the church services followed the Anglieah order. He wrote to the friends in the foreign countries and go the garments and table spreads for the Holy communion Service. During his time, Surya Veruppu Kundis were distributed to every home. Those hundis were offered in the Good Friday three hour services. The church tower also completed during his time.
Rev. S. S. Moses (1932-1936)
Rev. S.S.Moses had served in Nazareth form May 1932 to 4th April 1936. During his time the services were conducted regularly except English services. He took steps to conduct meetings at home after the church services. He distributed cover for offering Sangam to every home. The people offered the Sangam generously. He worked as clerical secretary of the Dioceses in 1934. Then he was awarded the title Canon by the Bishop.
Rev. T. Koilpillai (1924-1934)
Rev. T.Koilpillai of Sawyerpuram had his primary education at the primary school, Sawyerpuram and his secondary education at C.M.S. High School, Tirunelveli, he finished his higher education at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchy. Rev. T.Koilpillai went to Nattal and he worked there form 1909 to 1918. He was close friend to Gandhiji who was dong social service there. He told Gandhiji the preachings of Christianity. Thus wrote C.Monickam in his writings. Rev. T.Koilpillai was transfer to Idaiangudi in 1932. He was honored with the title of Canon by Bishop Neil.
Rev. Roshan
Rev. Roshan laid the foundation the for Nazareth church in 31-12-1829 the New Year service was conducted on the same day. Rev. Adaikalam dedicated the church in 20-11-1830 consists on the year 1832 the Nazareth congestion 170 gents, 172 ladies and 351 children on the whole there were 595 Christians. People of Nazareth congregation decided to build a big church in his time. The old church was demolished. Bishop waller laid the foundation for the new church in 1920. A thatched roof church was erected in the front of the church campus for the conduct of services, till the completion of the new church. A list of the names of the church leaders and volunteer’s was kept in a bottle and seated, during the foundation of the new church. The bottle was laid in the northeast corers of the base upon which the building was erected. There is a steed name after him in Nazareth. Rev.Koilpillai was serving at Nazareth form 1922. He was the first Indian Presbyter in the history of SPG Mission. He took the chairmanship of Nazareth Pastorate during the chairmanship it was up graded to the council level. The old church was destructed and they started to build the new church. SPCK and SPG missions contributed towards the construction of the church. The people who lived in and our Nazareth also donated and worked generously for the construction. Two storeys were built in the church. The construction works were completed successfully by god’s grace. The new church was dedicated on 12 March 1928 onwards fifty tow presbyters have served in Nazareth church. Since Nazareth is big congregations there are tow pesters and the work load in lesson. There were fourteen presbyters and thirty eight deacons worked in Nazareth church. They did their services very well. The presbyter of the church is just like the high pries mentioned in the bible. He administrates all the activities of the church. He is also the chairman of the pastorate. He is the correspondent of the T.D.T.A. Primary Schools.
Rev. C. W. Weston (1906-1912)
Carlin Wilfred Weston was born in Secundrabad in 1974. He had the nature of a child. He was praised as the man with a holy heart. He led a disciplined and planned life. He came to Nazareth in 1906 and assisted Rev. Margoschis in his ministry. He married persons at St. John’s church, Nazareth in 1910. They did a good ministry in Nazareth. The evangelists preached the gospel to the people and disciplined them. The priests worked for the development of the churches. “Like the second generation enjoying the fruits of the tees planted and grown up by their ancestors. We are enjoining the benefits of the missionary services stated by the missionaries and evangelists of the past and we should not forget the missionaries and the histories of their services” were the words of the bishop Rev.R. Gnanakkan.
Canon Arthur Margoschis (1876-1908)
He came to Nazareth in 1676 as a youth missionary. He has started an orphanage for children. Rev. Margoschis rendered to not only god’s ministry but also medical services and social services. His period of ministry is called the golden era of Nazareth church. He extended the back portion of the church. He started the scheme “Future provides funds”. He completed twenty five years of service in 1901 and the silver jubilee was celebrated in 1903 according to the wishes of the congregation. In 1903 the government honored him with a medal “Saviour Hindu” for his services. The Bishop of Madras made him one of the honor canons of Madras Diocese praising his devotion and knowledge. People call him “the father of Nazareth for his services to the welfare of Nazareth congregation. According to the census taken in 1901 the members were 1482 in member. He believed that this world exceed 2000 soon. So he decided a new gig church. But that plan could not be fulfilled during his time and it was executed after 20 years. His tomb is in the church premises.
Rev. Dr. Strachan (1869-1876)
In 1870 Dr. John Miller Strachan of England came to India to do gospel work. He was the3 founder of SPG Medical Mission in Tirunelveli. In 1870 he opened the first dispensary in Nazareth. In 1870 he was extended the church and regulated the structure of the streets in Nazareth. For this cause he met so many leaders. He had to face many obstacles though he had strong will and Rev. Mageosehis worked for many years in Nazareth the other missionaries. He worked for 32 years in Nazareth. The Brahmins and leaders the nearly villages were converted to Christianity. “Worshiping the Lord is the beauty of his holiness” – This was his motto. So he considered the church services very piously.
Rev. T. Brotherton (1859-1869)
Rev. Thomas Brotherton of England came to Nazareth in 1860 with his family. His main service was to preach the gospel. Nazareth people used to call him “Valartha Anhan” because of his good character. The difference or gap between the Seventh day groups was equalized because of the gospel work done by him. He entered into glory in 1869. His tomb is in the church premises. A Street has been named after him in mummery of him.
Rev. H. Pope (1858-1859)
Rev. Henry Pope worked, in Nazareth for one year only. He was involved in peace making efforts between the Seventh day churches. There was no historically important incidents took place during his time.
Rev. A. F. Camerrar (1838-1858)
Camerrar of Germany established many churches and converted many people for Christ. He protected the Christians form the doubles of “Viboothi Sangam”. It shows the strong will of Rev. Camerrar and the courage of the people of Nazareth. The arrival of Robert Caldwell at Nazareth Missionary Robert Caldwell working at the missionary centre of Idaiyangudi, can to Nazareth in November 1941. he was asked to give the sermon in the services by Rev. Carmerrar, and he gave the sermon on the verse “the night is far spent, the day is at hank” (Rom.13:12). When we go through the later history of the Tirunelveli diocese, we know that Bishop Caldwell had given a good prophecy at Nazareth. Rev. Camerrer had written theological books and he was very interested in gospel work. There is a street named after him in Nazareth. He entered into glory with peace in 1890 when he was 87.
Rev. J. L. Iirian (1836-1838)
John Ludwick Irian of Holland came to Nazareth in August 1836 and he first evangelist to do his ministry at Nazareth. He built a big house for the missionaries to stay at Nazareth. he had immense love towards god. He gave a good biblical knowledge to the church workers. He along with Dr. Raddler learnt Tamil in a good manner and translated the Bible into Tamil.