20 Famous Christian Churches in India You Should Visit in 2022
With the permission of the Raja of Cochin by the Portuguese within the premises of For Kochi, and the reconstructed with brick and mortar masonry in 1506, the church was initially built with wooden and finished construction in 1516, and was dedicated to St. Anthony. It was under the control of the Franciscans until the Dutch captured it, and later by the British. It is now under the Ecclesiastical Department of the Government of India.
- Church Days: All days of the week
- Location: Cochin, Kerala
- How to Reach: Visiting this church is easy as the nearest airport is the Cochin international airport, the city has its railway station, and is well connected by roadways. Upon reaching Cochin, you may hire a taxi, Uber or can choose to take the local city bus to reach the church.
The Church Timing is as Follows:
Monday to Saturday:
- From 7.00 am morning to 6.30 pm.
Sunday:
- 8.30 am to 6.30 pm
9. Kadamattom Church:
This church was built in the 9th century based on a mixture of Persian and Indian architecture. Being one of the unique churches in the country, Kadamattom Church is named after a priest called “Kadamattathu Kathanar.” Myths say that this priest had supernatural powers.
- Church Days: All days of the week.
- Location: Cochin, Kerala.
- How to Reach: Reaching Kadamattom from Ernakulam is easy. You can travel via air by reaching Cochin International Airport. Railways and roadways are other options you may opt from Ernakulam. You may rent a taxi or car and drive your way to the church.
- Celebration: The Death Anniversary of Kadamattathu Kathanar is celebrated in the form of a Feast during January – February.
The Church Timing is as Follows:
Saturday
- Evening Prayer – 6:00 pm.
Sunday
- Holy Qurbono(1st) – 7:00 am
- Holy Qurbono(2nd) – 8.30 am
10. Christ Church:
Shimla is the home to the oldest church in North India the Christ Church. Build in 1857, the era of British India is a fine example of the Neo-Gothic style. The virtue of Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Patience, and Humility on five stained glass windows. The pipe organ of the church was installed in the month of September 1889.
