CSI Church In Munnar

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The Gods own abode rests in the CSI church in Munnar which entwines the cords of humanity with the minority of Christians residing in the lap of Hindus peacefully amidst the verdant greenery of Munnur. A sight at the church consecrates a non-believers faith in the beauty and solace offered by the beautiful architecture and ambience inside. The church holds the faith and belief of people coming from different walks of life and administering the natural beauty and rest in the southern slopes of Western Ghats promoting the tea plantations.

CSI Church in Munnar


History of the church:

The building was constructed in the year 1910, which was originally a cemetery belonging to the post-burial time span of Mrs. Eleanor Knight who was the wife of the General Manager of the tea plantations, Mr. H.M.Knight. The lady was buried in the year 1894, which became the site of the burial of other British nationals gradually. The personal area of Mr. H.M.Knight was devoted for a public cemetery. The consecration of the church was conducted by the hands of Noel Hodges, on 15th April which was a day of Easter. In consequence with the independence of India, the British passed on the responsibilities of the church to the CSI North Kerala Diocese.

Church in Munnar


Style of the Church:

The glittering stones of the church are meticulously adorned with fine stained glass work. The conical top of the Church etches the white blue sky line. With the passage of time, the surface exterior of the building got dilapidated but with even in the religious upheavals in India, Church holds the faith of different sects and communities in the region to preserve the sereneness of Munnar. The carvings and the design dates one back to the pre-independence era which mesmerizes the memory and sight of the beholder. The Church binds the past invasion of tea culture with the present faith in the form of:

  • Honoring the toils of the men behind the success of tea plantations in Munnar, which are represented by the presence and decoration of brass plaques
  • The Church is embellished with 14 original rows of pews
  • The beautifully chiseled roof and glasses which scatter the rays of Sun in the hearts of devotees entering the premises of the Church
  • The Church is enveloped with a row of cypress and pines which centralize the location of the building
  • Clearly drawn arches which glisten the art of the bygone era
  • The Church displays carved teakwood beams.
tea plantations in Munnar


Present governing body:

The Church is being run by The Church of South India. Experience the holiness of the Church on Sunday, which provides services to its believers. This is an ideal location for the celebration of Christmas.