St John's Church Valaichenai.

St John's Church Valaichenai. An Official Page During the period of foreign invasions the Dutch, the Portugese and the British ruled Sri Lanka. Rev. Samuel Nicholas, H.T. J.R.

The Dutch built a fort in Batticaloa, during the British regime they built a fort in Kalkudah and ships brought provisions for the people of the area. In 1856 a school was started by the Christian missionaries.. A person who lived in Valaichenai called “ Umayar” sold his land to the Christian mission and a school was started in the land with the name of Church of England Anglican. At the beginning

the school was administered by the mission. The school was destroyed during the period of the second world war and was restarted in a cadjan shed. After that the Government took over the school and named it church of Ceylon Tamil mixed school. In the middle of the 19 century the Gospel Missionary Society started its activities in Mannar, Kalpitiya, Trincomalee and Batticaloa. They built churches in Batticaloa, Navatkudah and Valachenai. In Valachchenai, a land was purchased in 1886 to build a church and a school. White, J Anna and D Somanadar put in a lot of effort into this. A school was opened in ValachchenDuring the period of foreign invasions the Dutch, the Portugese and the British ruled Sri Lanka. A school was opened in Valachchenai during the period of Rev. Thambimuttu a church was built and dedicated by the Bishop of Colombo Rt. Mark Carpenter Garnier.ai during the period of Rev. Mark Carpenter Garnier.

“Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” ☘️🍃
28/03/2026

“Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” ☘️🍃


எமது பரி.யோவான் ஆலயம் 100வது ஆண்டை நினைவு கூறும் வேளையில் ஆண்டு விழாவை முன்னிட்டு ஞானஸ்நான தொட்டி அமைக்கும் பணியானது இன்...
23/03/2026

எமது பரி.யோவான் ஆலயம் 100வது ஆண்டை நினைவு கூறும் வேளையில் ஆண்டு விழாவை முன்னிட்டு ஞானஸ்நான தொட்டி அமைக்கும் பணியானது இன்று 2026.03.23 ஜெபத்துடன் ஆரம்பிக்கப்பட்டது. 💫✝️

Happy New Year! ✨“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” May God lead us in all we do this year.
31/12/2025

Happy New Year! ✨
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” May God lead us in all we do this year.

All set to celebrate 100 glorious years of our St. John’s 🦅✝️
11/07/2025

All set to celebrate 100 glorious years of our St. John’s 🦅✝️

Welcoming our Rev.Fr.Thayalan and family.05.01.2025
07/01/2025

Welcoming our Rev.Fr.Thayalan and family.
05.01.2025

Holy Communion Service At St John's Church Valaichenai. ✝️
07/07/2024

Holy Communion Service At St John's Church Valaichenai. ✝️

07/07/2024

Church of Ceylon Sunday

Carols 2023
09/01/2024

Carols 2023

13/09/2023

Documentary on St. John's Church Valaichenai. Released in 2015. Directed by Rev. N. Shabilash.
Part - 4 (Unions)

29/08/2023

Documentary on St. John's Church Valaichenai. Released in 2015. Directed by Rev. N. Shabilash.
Part - 3 (Unions)

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