Presbyterian Aizawl Cathedral
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Presbyterian Aizawl Cathedral

Aizawl Cathedral — Core Mizo Presbyterian Faith (Duplicate Entry)

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Tier 2
Tradition · Christian
Period · Oral / medieval / documented history

Presbyterian Aizawl Cathedral

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Quick Reference

  • Location: Aizawl, Aizawl, Mizoram (23.7271°N, 92.7176°E)
  • Tradition: Christian / Presbyterian / Mizo
  • Key Feature: Core site of Mizo Presbyterian faith; Welsh missionaries 1891-1894; ~87% Christian population

Summary

Mizoram is ~87% Christian (mostly Presbyterian and Baptist). Christianity came via Welsh missionaries 1891–1894; within 20 years most Mizo converted. Unique features: hymn-books of 700+ indigenous-composed hymns (Hla-Thi); Mizo Bible Society translates Bible into Mizo language. Christmas is the biggest festival.

Timeline Highlights

| Year | Event | |------|-------| | 1871-1874 CE | Welsh missionaries arrive | | 1891-1894 CE | Concentrated mission work begins | | c. 1910 CE | Majority convert to Christianity |

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