South American Missionary Society
- South American Missionary Society
The South American Missionary Society was founded at Brighton in 1844 as the Patagonian Mission. Captain Allen Gardiner, R.N., was the first secretary. The name "Patagonian Mission" was retained for twenty years, when the new title was adopted. [cite web
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The Society's purpose is to recruit, send, and support Christian missionaries in South America. There are nationally based organizations in Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, and the United States.
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