A beautiful Church from the Danish Missionaries

The locality, Broadway, part of Old Madras, was planned and developed in the 1780s. Broadway, though it appears to be a misnomer today, was a prominent commercial thoroughfare in the 19th century. 

The road has many heritage structures and historic churches. The most attractive structure is the Arcot Lutheran Church, built in the Gothic architectural style. The majestic-looking church, formerly known as the Danish Mission Church, was dedicated on 18th December 1892 CE. 

The Danish Missionaries regularly conducted Sunday service in the 19th century on the site where the church stands today. Rev Herman Jensen of the Missionary was well versed in Tamil. He used Tamil proverbs to attract the locals during his preaching. 

Jensen made John Lazarus, an Indian, the church's pastor in 1883 CE. Lazarus started a few Christian periodicals such as "Satya Doothan" in Tamil and Telugu and then a daily named "The Christian Patriot".

In 1889, the renowned theologian L.P. Larsen arrived in Madras and joined the duo to strengthen the missionary services. This combination of three influential personalities accelerated the missionary movement and resulted in the erection of this church.

The name of the church was changed to the Arcot Lutheran Church in 1949 CE.

Happy travelling.