Dioceses, Participated in the Second Vatican Council, Helped poet Kannadasan to write Yesu Kaviyam, Founder of Kalai Kaveri College). Antony Devotta (Former Bishop of Trichy Diocese, First Indian Bishop and second bishop in the worldwide Catholic Church to donate his body). Ilanji Vel is one among the ancient velirs of the Yadu Kingdom.[1] He ruled a territory called Ilanji, near Courtallam. He belongs to the clan of ancient Pandyas. Joe D'Cruz is a Tamil writer, novelist and documentary film director from Tamil Nadu, India. S. M. Diaz IPS was former Inspector-General of Police of Tamil Nadu. Lourdammal Simon was an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly and Minister for Local Administration and Fisheries of Madras State during 1957–1962. Ambrose Fernando was an Indian businessman and politician. Member of Legislative Assembly Ex-MLA in Travancore-Cochin State. Valampuri John (Tamil Writer, Orator and Former member of Rajya Sabha). Ignaci Siluvai (Catholic Priest & Educator). Servant of God Antony Soosainather Servant of God Augustine Pereira Senhor dos Senhores Dom Gabriel da Cruz B harathavarma Pandiyan was a notable king of the Paravars who helped Maruthu Pandiyar and other freedom fighters with weapons and gunpowder. This king was also responsible for the construction of the Golden Car of the Basilica of Our Lady of Snows, Thoothukudi. He was also known as Pandiapathy. S. Jennifer Chandran was an Indian politician and was a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Dimitri Mascarenhas, a former English cricketer. See also Indian Christians Bharatha people References Notes Bibliography External links Our lady of Snows Basilica St. Francis Xavier Indian castes Social groups of Tamil Nadu Fishing castes