About the St. Andrews Church :
St. Andrew’s Church popularly known and affectionately referred to as “The Kirk” (which means “The Church” in Scottish) is situated in Chennai (erstwhile Madras) in Tamil Nadu, India. This exquisite marvel of architecture was built and dedicated in 1821 for the Scotsmen in then British army.The body of worshippers today is mainly Indian and cosmopolitan. It has regular visitors from all over the world.It continues in the Scottish Presbyterian Tradition and the worship is described by every visitor as “beautiful” in its form, in its spirit and in its truth.The essence of the Faith, Vision and Mission of St. Andrew’s Church is to glorify God through worship, edify believers, share Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour among the St. Andrew’s community, the community outside St. Andrew’s and the world.
Fast Facts of St. Andrew's Church in Chennai :
Location: St Andrew's Church, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai 600 003
For More Information, contact the Pastor, Phone: 91-44-538 3508
Features of St. Andrew's Church in Chennai :
- St. Andrew's Church in Chennai is one of the aesthetically rare neo-classical churches in the country.
- The church interiors have been magnificently done with rich mahogany wood work.
- You will be impressed by the floor of the church designed with chequer-board pattern of marble exuding of grandeur.
- The dome of St. Andrew's Church in Chennai with a diameter of 52 feet and painted with the blue shaded lapis lazuli, is worth watching and is supported by 16 Corinthian circular pillars.
- About 150 wells were dug to lay the foundation of St. Andrew's Church in Chennai.
- You will also be attracted by the décor of the walls of St. Andrew's Church in Chennai.
- You can reach up the roof of the building by a narrow stairway.
- What you must relish about St. Andrew's Church in Chennai is the lime stucco work, intensifying the aesthetic value of the structure.
- Various charitable and community projects are undertaken by St. Andrew's Church in Chennai.
