CHENNAI: One of iconic landmarks of Chennai, over two century old St George’s Cathedral, located on Cathedral Road, has been renovated, said church officials.

According to them, the cathedral began showing signs of deterioration caused by environmental factors, pollution, humidity, and urban development pressures.

"The tropical climate of Chennai, with its monsoon rains and high humidity, had led to cracks and peeling in the lime plaster and masonry walls, corrosion of metal elements, decay of timber components due to termite infestation and moisture and water seepage, leading to the weakening of the roof and internal finishes," stated a press release issued by the church management.

St George’s Cathedral is the mother church of the Church of South India (CSI) and the seat of the Bisho

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