Dutch Church, Munroe Island Explained

Dutch Church
Native Name:Dutch Church, Munroe Island, Kollam
Location:Munroe Island, Kollam (Quilon)
Country:India
Coordinates:8.9815°N 76.6086°W
Status:Church
Functional Status:Inactive
Style:Dutch
Completed Date:1878
Materials:Red 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Nagarajan . Saraswathy . 17 Jan 2013 . The emerald isle . . The Hindu . 14 December 2015.
  2. News: 1 Sep 2007 . Monsoon sojourn . . The Hindu . 14 December 2015.