The church in Virajpet was established in 1792 to serve the spiritual needs of the Christian settlers in the region. Dedicated to St. Anne, the church became a central place of worship and community for the local Christians. Known as St. Anne’s Church, Virajpet, it holds significant historical and cultural importance, symbolizing the enduring faith and legacy of the early Christian settlers in the area
To meet the growing educational needs of South Kodagu, the Parish Priest of St. Anne’s Church, Rev. Fr. G M Nunes, founded a lower primary school between 1841 and 1850. His initiative aimed to provide basic education to children in the community, marking a significant step toward promoting literacy and social development in the region.
The college was founded in honor of St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was officially established on June 1, 2007, by the Correspondent, Rev. Fr. Gilbert D'Silva, and the Principal, Rev. Fr. Madalai Muthu. The institution was created with a vision to provide quality education rooted in moral and spiritual values, encouraging the intellectual and personal growth of students in the community.
The year 2017-2018 was a year of glory and joy for the St. Anne's community. St. Anne’s Church celebrated its 225th anniversary, reflecting over two centuries of spiritual guidance and service to the faithful. St. Anne’s School marked its 175 years of providing quality education, nurturing generations of students with a strong foundation in values and knowledge. Meanwhile, St. Anne’s Pre-University College completed 25 years, and St. Anne’s Degree College celebrated a decade of achievement, empowering young minds to pursue their dreams and contribute meaningfully to society.
St. Anne's Anthem
|archashishTa poorna annamaatheya |
|paaTashala baalara baalabuddiya|
|makkaLemage vidyadarsha samshodhana|
||harasi needi thaaya belagali|| (2)
|dehavemba gudiyaliruva aatmadevana|
|jyanavemba deepadinda, adara suprakaashadinda|
|shobhipa vidye needuva|
||shaala maathe santha annamonama|| (2)
|nammaliruva durguNagaLa bera keeLutha|
|suguNagaLige daari thori|
|adara gaLipa reethi thori|
|aadarsha vidye needuva|
||shaala maathe santha annamonama|| (2)
|adu edu nyaya anyaya yavudembuda|
|embudannu thiLiyadiralu|
|manuja varga thoLalutiralu|
|samshodana guNava needuva|
||shaala maathe santha annamonama|| (2)