Osmond Memorial Church
| Osmond Memorial Church | |
|---|---|
| Osmond Memorial Church | |
| Location | 56, S. N. Banerjee Road, Taltala, Kolkata |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | C.N.I |
| Website | http://www.osmondmemorial.com/ |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Wesleyan Methodist Church |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Active |
| Years built | 1868 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Calcutta Diocese (since 1813) |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Rt Rev. Ashoke Biswas |
Osmond Memorial Church, previously known as Wesleyan Methodist Church is located at 56, S. N. Banerjee Road, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The Church was established by Walter Osmond, a Methodist minister in 1868.[1][2]
History
Walter Osmond, a Methodist minister came to Kolkata (then Calcutta) in 1864 as a missionary evangelist and a social worker. His aim was to serve the poor and distressed people of the city. He established the Church in 1868. At that time it was known as Wesleyan Methodist Church. Later it was named Osmond Memorial Church in the memory of the founder who served the poor people of Kolkata for nearly 30 years.[1]
Congregations
The Church has four congregations:– ~ The Bengali Congregation (at Taltala), ~ The Santhali Congregation ( at Taltala), ~ Kamardanga Chapel (at 2/2, Pottery Road) and ~ Ballygaunge Church ( at Bondel Road ).[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Osmond Memorial Church". Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Yule spirit at Raj-era churches". The Times of India (epaper). Retrieved 16 December 2012.
