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Dutch Church, Munroe Island

Coordinates: 8°58′53″N 76°36′31″E / 8.9815°N 76.60858°E / 8.9815; 76.60858
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Dutch Church
Dutch Church, Munroe Island, Kollam
Church building in Munroe Island
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8°58′53″N 76°36′31″E / 8.9815°N 76.60858°E / 8.9815; 76.60858
LocationMunroe Island, Kollam (Quilon)
CountryIndia
History
StatusChurch
Founded1878 (1878)
Architecture
Functional statusInactive
StyleDutch
Completed1878
Specifications
MaterialsRed Brick

The Dutch Church in Munroe Island, Kollam is one of the old churches in Kerala.[1] The church was built by the Dutch in 1878. The red brick church on the scenic banks of Lake Ashtamudi is a blend of Dutch-Kerala architecture. The only Christian family in the locality is looking after the affairs of this Church. The annual church festival is conducted with the help of the Hindu population residing in the area. It is a good example for the communal harmony existing in Munroe Island in God's own Country (Kerala).[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (17 January 2013). "The emerald isle". The Hindu. The Hindu. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Monsoon sojourn". The Hindu. The Hindu. 1 September 2007. Retrieved 14 December 2015.