| Missionary
- Rev. C.F. Schwartz (1726-1798) |
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In
1750 Rev. Friedrich Schwartz, arrived
in India as missionary.
The Maratha King Maharaja Serfoji
II came under the influence of the
Danish missionary Father Rev. Schwartz,
who was his father's friend and guide.
Serfoji II had his early education
under him.
In 1779 Rajah Serfoji a Hindu king,
allowed a church to be built in the
fort of the palace garden, as a token
of his affection for Rev.Schwartz.
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Christianity
- Raja Serfoji |
There
is a marble panel in this church depicting
Rev.Schwartz in his death bed surrounded
by Raja Serfoji’s two sons who
were his students, and Raja Serfoji
grieving by the side of Rev. Schwartz |
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| Fort
Church |
In
recognition of the help given by the Maratha
Rajahs to Christians, bishop Heber directed
the church authorities to pray for the welfare
and prosperity of Raja Serfoji and his descendants.
Raja Serfoji gave a huge area, known as mission
area to Thanjavur Christians. The non Christian
Raja allowed and helped Christians to build
churches over there. Until today that area
belongs to Christian families.
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| St.
Peter’s church |
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The
Church of South India is the result of the union
of churches of varying traditions--Anglican,
Methodist, Congregational, Presbyterian, and
Reformed--in that area. It was inaugurated in
September 1947, after protracted negotiation
among the churches concerned. |
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| St.
Peter’s Higher Secondary School |
St.
Peter’s school established by Rev. C.
F. Schwartz in 1784. This is the first school
in India in which English was taught to Indians.
The school was substantially supported by Raja
Serfojee. It has been located in or near the
fort. Many great educationists like Dr. J. Marsh,
Rev. W.H.Blake, Rev. A.H. Lamb, Rev. G. U. Pope
contributed to the performance of the school. |
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TELC
Holy Comforter Church |
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St.
Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus
Christ brought the Good News of God's Salvation
to India. He was martyred at Madras, Tamil Nadu.
Later, in July 9, 1706 German Lutheran missionaries,
Bartholomaus Ziegenbalg and Heinrich Plutschau
landed at Tranquebar in Thanjavur District.
The first ever printed Indian Language book,
the Tamil Bible, was first printed at the little
mission press, started by Rev. Ziegenbalg in
Tranquebar. |
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| Velankanni
Roman Catholic Church |
Velankanni
is at a distance of around 300 kms from Chennai.
It is the site of the famous Roman Catholic
Church of Our Lady of Good Health. People of
all religions flock to this Church. It is in
the district of Thanjavur. |
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| Clock
tower |
Today’s
Railway station |
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| Today’s
Bus stop |
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| One
of the Beautiful Villages |
Beautiful
Village scenes |
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