Armenian Church 1712
Before the church was constructed in 1712 the Armenians of Madras performed their divine service at a place made of Timber in the Esplanade north of Fort St . George.
The place was allotted by East India Company who also paid 50 pounds annually for the priest by a treaty with the Armenian nation dated 22nd June 1688
The present church was built by the Armenians with their own funds in 1712.
In 1833 the East India Company paid an amount of Rs 5000 from the Lottery funds by which the church was renovated and the verandah on the East 148 feet by 10 feet was constructed.
The present cemetery was constructed in 1862 by the Government and given to the community.
The Armenian Orphan Fund was established in year 1783 and the Armenian School in 1795 at 1, Armenian Street.
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