St Mary’s Church in Chennai is a very famous place
of worship. It is located in the premises
of the Fort St George. The building of the
Church was completed in 1679. This church
is unique in many ways. It is regarded as
one of the ancient buildings of Chennai.
It is also regarded as the first Anglican
Church in Asia. The church is also called
the Westminster Abbey of the East.
The Church is believed to be laid down
on the day of Annunciation of Virgin Mary.
Jesus’ birth was supposed to have
been announced to the mother on this day.
St Mary’s church was built by William
Dixon and designed by Edward Fowle. The
church of course had a lot of renovations
done and many new buildings added. The
buildings added include the Sanctuary,
Steeple, Tower and the Vestry. The roof
of the church is bomb proof.
The church has a lot of beautiful and
interesting articles showcased. The furnishings
are wooden and glass. There are numerous
paintings as well like the beautiful painting
of the Last Supper which has been drawn
by an unknown artiste. The church has
a visitor’s record book which is
very interesting to read. This monument
is now protected by the Archaeological
survey of India.
The St Mary’s church in Chennai
is located within the city at Fort St
George’s and is easily accessible
by public transport, autos and taxis.
It is a place not to missed during a trip
to Chennai.
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