Holy Trinity Church, Ooty

Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican church building in Ooty featuring Gothic and Tudor architectural elements, with tall glass windows and carved wooden pews. The complex includes a cemetery and multiple prayer areas serving the local Christian community.

The church was established in 1858 and initially served as a place of worship on Sundays and as a school during the week. This dual purpose made it an important community center in its early years.

The church serves as a gathering place for Ooty's Christian community and reflects their faith and practices. Visitors can observe how the congregation uses the space and maintains its role in local religious life.

The church site is surrounded by a cemetery and has multiple prayer areas to explore at your own pace. The layout allows visitors to walk through the grounds and observe both the building and the surrounding landscape.

A prominent Tamil scholar named George Uglow Pope contributed to the church's foundation and served as its chaplain in its earliest years. His involvement from 1858 to 1859 shaped how the congregation developed during that formative period.

GPS coordinates: 11.41344,76.70206

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02