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Churches to Explore in India

Saint John Church

The Saint John the Baptist, or John's Church, is a parish church in the diocese of Agra of Church of North India, and is located Meerut, India. The church building was built from 1819 to 1821 and is the oldest Church in North India. Near to this church lies St. John's Church cemetery. The grounds contain trees and greenery.

Saint Paul's Church

Diu St Paul’s Church is said to be the only active church in the region till date. It boasts of intricate volutes and shell that form an impressive motif. Its richly done wood carving which has earned a special recognition among the most elaborate Portuguese churches is the real feast for eyes. On a close look at this church you will find that it has resemblance with Bom Jesus Church at Goa on the virtue of architectural patterns.

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

The 500 year old Basilica that hosts the relic of The Holy Cross of Jesus Christ.

Santhome basilica church

It is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in the Santhome city of Chennai which was built in16 th century by Portuguese explorers.

Se Cathedral

Built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese under Afonso de Albuquerque over a Muslim army, leading to the capture of the city of Goa in 1510. Since the day of the victory happened to be on the feast of Saint Catherine, the cathedral was dedicated to her.

Shettihalli Rosary Church

Built in the 1860 by the French Missionaries in India. The church is a magnificient structure of Gothic architecture. After the construction of the Hemavati Dam and Reservoir in 1960 the church was abandoned.

Solomon's Temple, Aizawl

Solomon's Temple in Aizawl, Mizoram is constructed by Kohhran Thianghlim which is rendered 'The Holy Church' in English. The church was founded by Dr. L.B. Sailo in 1984. The Temple area accommodates 2,000 people within the main hall and ten thousand people within its courtyard. It is a square site 180 ft. on each side. The interior of the Temple building is also square,

St Andrew's Basilica Church

One of the major pilgrim centers of Christians in Kerala, and an architectural marvel.

St Francis CSI Church

The 500 year old Church which was the burial place of Vasco da Gama, the first European to enter India.

St. Aloysius Chapel

Built by Jesuit Missionaries in 1880 and its interiors painted by the Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni in 1899. The interior of the chapel is decorated with paintings that cover almost all of the walls, which is unusual in chapels in India. The paintings are preserved by the trust of the arts and cultural heritage which maintains and restores all historic artifacts.

St. George Forane Church, Edathua

A massive church on the banks of river Pamba, built in medieval European Architecture.

St. George's Forane Church

Asia's largest shrine of Saint George. Locally known as Edappally church.

St. Jude's Shrine, Jhansi

St. Jude’s Shrine, located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh is a Roman Catholic Latin Rite shrine and is devoted to St. Jude Thaddeus. It was built by Francis Xavier Fenech. It is in the Cantonment area of Jhansi and is one of the popular churches among the Catholic community in the country.

St. Mary's Cathedral Jalandhar

This Cathedral is the seat of the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar. It was built in 1947 and was looked after by chaplains appointed by the Diocese of Lahore. Later, the church was demolished and rebuilt in 1987 when it got the status of Cathedral or Mother church of all churches in Punjab.

St. Paul's Cathedral Kolkata

An Anglican cathedral that operates under CNI – Church of North India. It is said to be the largest cathedral in Kolkata and the first Episcopal Church in Asia. It has an Indo gothic Architecture and It is a must-visit for those who seek enriching historical and architectural pleasure.

St. Pauls Church (CNI)

St. Paul's is an Anglican church in Landour, India. The church was built in 1839 and first consecrated on 1 May 1840, by Bishop Daniel Wilson of Calcutta.[1] From 1840 to 1947, the church was run by military chaplains for the cantonment used primarily by the British residents of Landour and the British Military Hospital during the British Raj.

St. Peter's Church, Arnala

This is a famous Christian church located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. Many tourists and devotees visit this church everyday.

St. Philomena's Cathedral

Recognized as the second tallest church of Asia. One of the important historical sites in Mysore. The church is beautiful and one of the most distinctive landmarks of the city.

St. Theresa Shrine, Mahe

St. Teresa’s Shrine, Mahe is one of the most visited shrines in India. The Shrine is located in Mahe, in the State and Union Territory of Puducherry which shares its boundaries with the State of Kerala.

St. Thomas Mount National Shrine

A small hillock in the Chennai city. The ancient Syrian church community of India traces the origin of their church here.

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