Women in Indian Christian Movement

Sarah Chapman, a Tamil woman from Tranquebar, was baptized in 1701, making her the first Indian woman to convert to Christianity.

Margaret Wilson, a Scottish missionary, was instrumental in founding the Madras Bible Society in 1820, which played a significant role in translating and distributing the Bible in various Indian languages.

Pandita Ramabai, a prominent social reformer and educationist, founded the Sharada Sadan in 1889, which provided education and vocational training to girls and women.

Margaret Wilson was the first Indian woman to be ordained as a deaconess in the Church of England in 1862.

Pandita Ramabai was the first Indian woman to become a bishop in the Church of North India in 1948.

Annie Besant was a prominent leader in the YWCA and worked extensively for the upliftment of women and girls. She also established the Central Hindu College in Banaras and the Indian Home Rule League.

Margaret Wilson was a prominent leader in the Student Christian Movement of India and worked extensively for the empowerment of young people. She also played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Margaret Wilson was the first Indian woman to become a member of the World Council of Churches in 1948.

Margaret Wilson was a prominent leader in the National Council of Churches in India and worked tirelessly for Christian unity and social justice. She also played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Margaret Wilson was the first Indian woman to become a member of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches in 1954.