Abstract

• Bishop Paul Ambrose Bigandet was one of the most of the missionary priests on whom King Mindon relied. The primary aim of this research paper is to reveal Bishop Bigandet’s contributions in field of education and social affairs. As a result, the western education which he concreted contributes towards the Myanmar society from that time onward to present. In addition, this paper is generally aimed at the evaluation of the Myanmar political process during the reign of King Mindon’s period in which he played an active role. This research paper was written on the basic of Myanmar Chronicles like Konbaungset Mahayazawintawgyi (Great Chronicle of Konbaung Dynasty) and other historical sources and contemporary documents and books and papers on Christianity especially National Church History of Myanmar, published by Church Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar. In addition, surveying and questionnaire methods were used in writing this paper. This paper highlights Bishop Bigandet’s contributions towards the Myanmar society.