To commemorate their 360 years of existence in Chennai, the Republic of
Armenia is planning to organize a grand celebration during September, this year
(2013) in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr.
J.Jayalalithaa.
The Armenian street is extremely well - known to all Chennaiites, so is
the St. Mary's Church on the same street.
Armenia has been associated in the development of Madarasapattinam as
Chennai was known in those days. The Armenians settled here not only for trade,
but also built several historical artifacts which are famous worldwide.
The Armenian presence in Madras began to increase from 1688 when the East India Company gave the
privilege to Armenian to carry out the
Trade in Madras, as well as they had all the rights like British men including
the right to own land in Fort St.George.
The first known house of an Armenian in Fort St. George is what is
called as Admirality House today. It is a great heritage to our city. There is
been a tombstone built near Little Mount during the year 1663 which certifies
this.
The Marmalong Bridge now called 'Maraimalai Adilagar Bridge' was
originally built in 1726-28 by the Armenian Merchant Mr. Cogia Petrius Uscan by
using his own money at the cost of Rs. 1 lac.
In addition to all the works done by them, The Armenian constitution
project for the Armenians named Vorogait
Paratz was written in Madras by Mr. Hakob Shah Amirian and the Madras Group.
The Armenian Church, constructed
in 1712 and reconstructed in 1772, is
one of the oldest churches of the Indian Subcontinent. It is famous for its Belfry of six. The
Church, also called the Armenian Church of Virgin Mary, is located on the
Armenian Street, Parrys, Chennai.
To commemorate their 360 years of existence in Chennai, the Republic of
Armenia is planning to organize a grand celebration during September, this year
(2013) in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr.
J.Jayalalithaa.
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For further information please call Parul Bhatt, Prism PR - 98410 14925
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