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| Above Photo: Fr. Gulgulian | ||
 This sketch of His Holiness Vazgen I Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of all Armenians was drawn by Geo. E. Gregory in 1984. He was caretaker of the Armenian Church in Madras between 1964 and 1994. |
 The commemoration stone of the first visit of an Armenian Catholicos to India |
 How the Church records are kept in Chennai |
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.JPG) Sacred to the memory of Alexander Sam Son of Eleazar Seth Sam born at Madras 23rd August 1847 died 29 September 1869 |
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 In memory of Amelia Relict of the late Andrew Seth Sam Esquire Jachardani of Noomble born at Madras 7th August 1816 died 8th March 1895 |
 Here lies the remains of Mrs. Ana the beloved wife of Mr. A. Smith Esquire who departed this life suddenly on the 6th October 1845 aged 55 years |
 Here lies the body of Mrs. Anna Maria Burgeuz widow of the late Peter Burgeuz captain of a Frigate the only daughter of Sarkies Satoor Agavelly Esqur Died at St. Thomas's Mount on the 10th October 1844 aged 70 years A beloved mother regretted by all her children as well as by her best friends |
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 Sacred to the memory of Anna Maria the beloved wife of Paul Melitus and eldest daughter of Seth Sam who departed this life on the 6th January 1841 aged 31 years 4 months and 26 days |
 .JPG) Above photos: Fr. Gulgulian Sacred to the memory of Anna Raphael relict of the late Samuel Moorat Esquire of Madras This tribute of Filial affection is erected by her two sons Edward and John Moorat. To commemorate the death of their revered mother on the 2nd July 1828 in the 57th year of her age. |
 Sacred to the memory of the ? Mrs. Anna Satoor the beloved wife of B.M. Satoor Esq. and only daughter of the late Torous Carapiet Esq., born in Madras on the 12th August 1807 and died on the 27th March 1848 Aged 40 years 7 months and 15 days |
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.JPG) [on the cross] Thy Will Be Done Our darling mother Anna Satoor Relict of the late J.M. Satoor Born 27 December 1838 Died 19 October 1918 [Note the beautiful detail of the Cross on the right]
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 Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Anna Fernandez who died on Wednesday 21st June 18?? Aged 28 years Weep not for me my children dear I am not dead but sleeping here [remainder cannot be deciphered] The ?? most virtuous wife loving mother and dutiful and affectionate daughter. She was adorned with every virtue piety charity and every other good quality that could make the married ?? truly happy. This tribute is paid to her memory by a most loving afflicted husband Francis Fernandez |
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 Sacred to the memory of Arathoon Gregory This tribute of filial affection is erected by his sons John and George Gregory To commemorate the death of their revered father who died on the 8th March 1836 aged 73 years 6 months and 4 days. |
 Sacred to the memory of Arathoon Kerakoose Esq., A respectable Armenian merchant of Madras His many and able qualities rendered him respected and admired by all who know him He was beloved and a affectionate husband tender parent and a faithful friend to those who applied to his charity and sympathy his liberality [remaining text cannot be deciphered] Born at Madras 4 October 1802 died 21 May 1832 |
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| Sacred [to] the memory of Arakiel Kerakoose Esq., Merchant of this city Born at Madras 28th August 1826 died 21 October 1862 Aged 36 years [photos: Fr. Gulgulian] |
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.JPG) Here resteth also the mortal remains of Arathoon the infant son of Edward and Sarah Macartoom who departed this life on the 8th February 1873 aged 11 months [photo: Fr. Gulgulian] |
 In loving memory of Rev. Bagrat S. Davthian born 2nd January 188? at Julfa, Ispahan, Iran Suddenly called to the Eternity on 26th April 1983 ?? memory fades and life departs You will live forever in our ? though many ?? ?? sorrows you have seen Yet ?? and ?? Grant you eternal rest Erected by your loving wife and children |
 In loving memory of Balthazar Manook Satoor who was called to the Heaven on 8th June 1939 aged 77 years Safe in the arms of Jesus (erected by his cousin Celestine Harper) R.I.P. [photo: Fr. Gulgulian] |
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 [This grave is in Armenian and Latin, I have no knowledge of Armenian and limited knowledge of Latin] Barrart Kerakouse Arathoon [Latin text] died 22 August 1824 aged 43 years. |
 Sacred to the memory of Capten Philip Melitus who departed this life 3rd April 1813 aged 28 years |
 Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Catherine Sam the beloved wife of Seth Sam Esq. who departed on the 5th April 1845 [remainder cannot be deciphered |
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 In ever loving memory of Celestine Baynes wife of F. Baynes aged 82 years died 11 May 1948 Erected by her cousin Ethel Harper |
] Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Coromsimee Leeembruggen who departed this life at Nagapatam on 21st May 1833. This monument is erected at the expense of the Madras Armenian's Orphans Fund in gratitude of the unparalleled act of her benevolence towards that Fund Madras 1st July 1836. |
 In fond memory of David Antone Arathoon died 24.10.1990 aged 76 years and 2 months R.I.P. Armenian Association |
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 Sacred to the memory of David Ter Carapiet Esq., Born at Persia and departed this life at Madras 10th August 1860 Aged 80 years This monument is erected at his own expense by Sarah Gevorck |
 Sacred to the memory of Mrs. E. Johnson the wife of J. Johnson aged 25 years who departed this life on the 15th August 1823 Madras |
 In loving memory of my dearly beloved husband Edward Macartoom born 2nd December 1842 Entered his rest 23rd April 1900 Father in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping There shall be no more death neither sorrow nor crying Neither shall there be any more pain |
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 Within this chapel lie interred the remains of Edward Samuel Moorat Esqr Eldest son of the late Samuel Mookartish Moorat Esqr Born 28th September 1793 Died 10th October 1837 His brother John Samuel Moorat As a tribute of affection inscribed this tablet to his memory Requiescat in Pace [Photo: Fr. Gulgulian] |
 Sacred to the memory of Eleazar Seth Sam Esqre Born in Madras born on the 3rd June 1806 died on the 9th March 1852 Aged 45 years 9 months and 6 days [remainder cannot be deciphered] |
 Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Sam relict of the late Eleazar Seth Sam Esqr died 28th July 1880 aged 66 years This monument is erected by her sorrowing children [Photo: Fr. Gulgulian] |
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 Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Lazar Relict of the late Satoor Lazar Esqr Born 5th August 1831 Died 5th February 1911 |
 Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth (Lizzie) the wife of Mr. C. Sam born 6th September 1844 died 19th February 1918 Loving devoted wife and mother Safe in the arms of Jesus |
 In loving memory of Frederick Stephen Abraham born 25.3.1897 died 24.2.1976 Safe in the arms of Jesus Erected by his wife and daughters [Photo: Fr. Gulgulian] |
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 In loving memory of Garnick Son of the late Rev. Sahak Jacob of St. Mary's Armenian Church, Madras Who fell asleep in Jesus on June 11th 1928 Aged 18 years "To be with Christ which is far better" O Christ in Thee my soul has found And found in Thee alone The peace the joy I sought so long The bliss till now unknown ? none that Christ can satisfy None other name for me There's love and life and lasting joy Lord Jesus, found in Thee |
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Sepulpado o Corpo de Gabriel Marotto Filho de Senhor Marotto Stanisloge Garmerens e Nacao Armenio Nacido em Manilha Porem nao Dizespa ra Dos por Elles Sempre Comforma dos As Ordem do Ceo Piedozo Caminhantes Que i sto Les So te Rocoa Deos por Mim Hum Padre Nosso e Ave Maria Faleceo Gabriel Marotto No. 2 de Dezembro Anno 1779 I dade 47 Annos em Madras |
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 In loving memory of George E. Gregory born 28th June 1913 at Julfa Isfahan (Iran) died 21st August 2002 Madras A sincere and hardworking man Served as the Caretaker of St. Mary's Armenian Church Madras from August 1964 to December 1994 R.I.P. Erected by his loving wife Joan |
 ?? George Manook Satoor born May 1883 or 1863 remainder cannot be deciphered |
 Sacred to the memory of George Simon Marcartoom died 13 May 1881 Aged 73 years This tribute of affection is erected by his bereaved widow |
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 Sacred to the memory of Gregory Manook Satoor Who departed this life at Madras on the 27th July 1872 aged 66 years Requiescat in Pace |
 Here lies the remains of Gregory Marooth Joseph Purnacheane who departed this life on the 30th July A.D. 1819 aged 32 years 5 months and 5 days This testimonial is placed by his afflicted mother and relatives to commemorate the high affection and esteem they bore for him |
 Sacred to the memory of Gregory Sam Esqr An eminent and patriotic member for upwards of 35 years of the Armenian community here and at this time universally lamented and regretted by the Nation Died 13th July 1832 Madras Aged 52 years. |
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on the cross: Peace Perfect Peace |
 Sacred to the memory of Hannah Amelia the beloved wife of Henry Lazar Esqr daughter of the late Eleazar Seth Sam Esqr died 28th May 1886 aged 41 years and 8 months This is erected to the memory of a truly devoted wife and fond mother by an afflicted husband |
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