St. Stephen's Church in Veteran Lines - Madras

Veteran Lines in the Pallavaram locality of Madras were once dominated by Anglo Indians. Detailed coverage of Anglo Indians and this locality can be found in another article - The Anglo Indians of Chennai, from my blog.

In Veteran Lines, only a handful of Anglo Indians, primarily senior citizens, live nowadays. There is a lovely church located here. It is named St. Stephen's English Church. Four Anglo-Indian women, namely Lightfoot, Drinkwater, Gomes and Mckenzie, collected funds and were instrumental in building this church. The church was built between 1929 CE and 1935 CE. It was consecrated by the Rt. Rev. Harry Waller on 21st July 1935 CE. Later, the school was developed in the same complex.

This 80-year-old church has an important place in the hearts of Anglo Indians and those who lived here in those days. Even today, the locality is very calm and serene.

Happy travelling.






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