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Holy Trinity Church, Ooty

Coordinates: 11°24′48″N 76°42′07″E / 11.413444°N 76.702056°E / 11.413444; 76.702056
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Holy Trinity Church is located in Ooty (Ootacamund), Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest landmarks in Ooty. The building was initially used by Indian Christians as a place of worship on Sundays and used as a school during weekdays. It became a dedicated church from 1858.

George Uglow Pope, Tamil scholar and translator of major Tamil literary works, including the Thirukkural, into English, took part in the initiation of the Holy Trinity church here and also served as its chaplain in 1858-59.

A congregation of around 700 families are associated with the church. Seven churches are attached to the Pastorate: St. Thomas Church,Ooty, St. John's Church, Kandal, Immanuel Church, Kenthorai, All Saints Church, Toda colony, St. Paul's Church, Muthorai, Christ Church, Thomund, Good Shepherd Church H. P. F. Rev. Jerome is the Presbyter. [1]

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11°24′48″N 76°42′07″E / 11.413444°N 76.702056°E / 11.413444; 76.702056