About St. Sebastian's Church
Faith, History, and Mission
Our Mission
St. Sebastian’s Church, Arul Nagar is a Catholic parish established in 1983, serving the faithful of Irumbuliyur East, Tambaram.
Originally under the Archdiocese of Madras–Mylapore and now under the Diocese of Chinglepet, we are a community built on faith, hope, and shared service.
Parish History
Founding
Spiritual journey began in Arul Nagar.
Consecration
New church and parish declaration.
Life History of Saint Sebastian
Saint Sebastian was a brave Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century in Rome. He served as a soldier in the Roman army under Emperor Diocletian. Despite being a soldier, he secretly supported persecuted Christians and strengthened their faith.
When the emperor discovered that Sebastian was a Christian, he ordered him to be executed by arrows. Sebastian survived the attack and continued preaching courageously. Later, he was martyred for his unwavering faith in Christ.
Saint Sebastian is remembered as a symbol of courage, faith, sacrifice, and devotion. He is honored as the patron saint of athletes, soldiers, and people seeking protection from suffering and illness.
“Faith gives strength even in suffering.”
Ministries
Parish Council
Choir Group
Working Council
Legion of Mary
Altar Servers
Media Team
Anbiam Units
Basic Christian Communities (BCC) of our parish
Upcoming Events
- 18 Jan: Flag Hoisting
- 19 Jan: Eucharistic Feast
- 20 Jan: Car Procession & Feast Day
- 18 Feb: Ash Wednesday
- 30 Mar: Palm Sunday
- 2 Apr: Holy Thursday
- 3 Apr: Good Friday
- 5 Apr: Easter Sunday
Mass Timings
Weekdays (Tamil)
- Monday 6:00 AM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM
- Wednesday 6:15 PM
- Thursday 6:15 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM
- Saturday 6:00 AM
Sunday
- English 6:00 AM
- Tamil 8:30 AM
- Tamil 6:00 PM
First Week of Every Month
- Rosary 6:15 PM
- Mass & Special Blessing 6:30 PM
Monthly Devotions
Parish Priest
Rev. Fr. Bharanibas A
Parish Priest
"Guided by faith and service, our parish priest leads the community with compassion, devotion, and spiritual strength, inspiring believers to walk in the path of Christ."
Media Presence
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Contact Us
Arul Nagar, Irumbuliyur East,
Tambaram, Chennai – 600059