Christ Church, Demodera
Christ Church, Demodera
- Date of Consecration
- 1933 - 07 - 02
- Archdeaconry
- Nuwara Eliya Archdeaconry
- Vicar
- Revd. Jency Manjuka
History
The church was built in 1933 on land belonging to Demodera Group. Mr. S.J. Silas of the estate was mainly responsible for getting the support of the estate authorities and the chrsitians in the district. The Revs. W.J.P. Waltham, H.L.B. Budge, Vicar J.M. Devadason and W.O. bevan of the Methodist Church and Messrs. A.H. Reid, D.F. Hamilton and D.J. Ross warmly encouraged the idea.
It was opened for worship on 2 July 1933. Rev. H.L.B. Budge, J.M. Devadason and W.O. Bevan took part in the service.
Bishop Horsley visited the church and preached at evensong on 13 July 1941. Bishop Graham Campbell visited the church and preached at evensong on 8 April 1956.
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Contact Details
- Postal Address
- Christ Church, Demodera
- Telephone
- 0552 225 049
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