Luz Church

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Kaatu Kovil

Luz means light in Portuguese. This is to symbolize the light that was sighted by the Franciscan missionaries from Portugal who had set sail for India's southern coast.

The church at Luz in Mylapore is dedicated to 'Nossa Senhosra De Luz' - Our Lady of Light. Luz Church is still sometimes referred to as 'Kaatu Kovil' (Church in the forest), indicative of the forested area that is now the busy streets of Luz area.

Built in Gothic style, with arches and elegant classical lines, the church at Luz has gilded altars and frescoed ceilings. Every year on 15th August, the feast of the Church is celebrated with great fanfare. A grand mass and car procession is held.