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Wesley Church, Egmore

1905 establishments in IndiaChurch of South India church buildings in IndiaChurches completed in 1905Churches in ChennaiUse Indian English from August 2016
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Wesley Church is one of the oldest churches in Egmore area of Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The original structure was built in Gothic architecture in 1905 by Wesleyan Mission. It was constructed at Egmore considering the growing needs of it in the area around Egmore. The church is named after John Wesley, the founder of Methodist Movement in 140 countries. Wesley Church is a working church with hourly prayer and daily services and follows Protestant sect of Christianity. The church also celebrates Harvest festival every year during the month of November. In modern times, it is under the dominion of Diocese of Madras of the Church of South India. It is one of the most prominent landmarks of Egmore.

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Wesley Church, Egmore
Dr Alagappa Road, Chennai Ward 58 (Zone 5 Royapuram)

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600001 Chennai, Ward 58 (Zone 5 Royapuram)
Tamil Nadu, India
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