⛪ CCAP Church Livingstonia
Malawi
About This Sacred Site
The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) at Livingstonia sits dramatically on a plateau overlooking Lake Malawi. Founded in 1894 by Scottish missionary Dr Robert Laws, the Livingstonia Mission became one of the most influential centres of Christianity and education in Central Africa. The stone church, reminiscent of Scottish Presbyterian architecture, features beautiful stained-glass windows depicting scenes from Malawian Christian history and serves as a pilgrimage site for Presbyterians across southern Africa.
Key Facts
- •Founded in 1894 by Scottish missionary Dr Robert Laws
- •Named after the explorer David Livingstone
- •Perched on a plateau at 1,300 metres above Lake Malawi
- •Features stained-glass windows depicting Malawian Christian history
- •The mission established schools and a hospital that still operate today
Location
Coordinates: -10.6092, 33.9933
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