Annai Velangkanni Church


Annai Velangkanni church is situated in a coastal village, in Tamil Nadu in India. It is believed to be where the Virgin Mary appeared in the 16th century. The first apparition is said to have occurred in the mid-sixteen century. The second apparition is said to have happened a couple of years later. The third incident occurred in the 17th century.


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Location: Tamilnadu,India
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