St. Matthias' Church, Vepery
St. Matthias' Church is a Protestant church situated in the neighbourhood of Vepery in Chennai, India. The church was constructed and consecrated in 1823.[1]
History
St. Matthias' Church had its origins in a private chapel, the Chapel of Our Lady of Miracles, owned by Coja Petrus Uscan.[2] In November 1752, years after Uscan's death, the chapel was obtained by SPCK, the Danish Protestant mission from Tranquebar for Rs. 50,000.[2] The SPCK renamed the chapel as St. Matthias' Church. The church was consecrated in 1823.[2]
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References
- Muthiah, S. (2004). Madras Rediscovered. East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. ISBN 81-88661-24-4.
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