When was Michael Madhusudan Dutt baptised at Old Mission Church?

Michael Madhusudan Dutt was baptised at Old Mission Church on February 9, 1843.

What is significant about Old Mission Church in Kolkata?

Old Mission Church, founded in 1770, is the oldest Protestant church in Bengal and has witnessed many historical events and natural disasters.

Has Old Mission Church survived natural disasters?

Yes, the church has survived significant natural disasters including the Great Cyclone of 1864, the Assam earthquake of 1897, and Cyclone Amphan.

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Historic Church Plaque Honors Poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt

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Summary

Old Mission Church marked Michael Madhusudan Dutt's 1843 baptism with a new plaque.
Founded in 1770, it's Bengal's oldest Protestant church, witnessing many historical events.
The church has survived cyclones, earthquakes, and wars, standing resilient through Kolkata's trials.

Historic Church Plaque Honors Poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt

A plaque commemorating the baptism of poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt in 1843 was unveiled at the Old Mission Church on RN Mukherjee Road in Kolkata. This event highlights the church's rich history. Founded in 1770 by Swedish missionary John Zechariah Kiernander, it holds the distinction of being the oldest Protestant church in Bengal. Its foundation was laid in 1767, and the building was dedicated in 1770.