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Home  >>  Churches in Chennai  >>  St.Mary's Church

St.Mary's Church in Chennai

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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