List of Names of Famous Churches in India With Their Architecture & Images

Christianity is one of the most widespread and major religions of the world. Records of early scholars and Christian writings state that Christianity was first brought to the shores of India by Thomas the Apostle in the year 52 AD. It is said that he visited the Muiziris in Kerala where a Jewish settlement was present. There are speculations about the origins of Christianity in India but it is the general belief that by 6th century AD it had been established. The first churches of India are believed to be established by Apostle Thomas which we today know as "The Seven Churches". As time went on and India started to grow as a business hub for the west which led to the Dutch, Portuguese, English and other Christian European countries colonizing and settling. They began building their own churches with their own country's influence and patron saints. As a result of the diversity in architecture, origin, patron saints and way of worship along with fusion of Indian influences the churches that we see today in India have a sense of uniqueness and ancient aura. India is also known to be the home of the world's oldest existing church which is believed to be built by Apostle Thomas himself during the 57th AD. This church is known as the Thiruvithamcode Arapally or Thomiayar Kovil at Thiruvithancode in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. With a history preceding hundreds of years, Indian churches are ancient monuments that have withstood the test of time to tell future generations stories of the past and keep the faith alive.

Goa Churches »

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is regarded as a heritage place, which was created in the year 1660 by Portuguese ruler. Formerly it was created as a sanctuary and later it was given the position of a church. Situated in Old Goa, nowadays, Church of St. Francis of Assisi boasts spectacular museum with certain remarkable sculptures and paintings.

Tamil Nadu Churches »

The town of Velankanni is considered to be amongst the most sacrosanct places of Christian pilgrimage in the country. The town is situated along the coast of Bay of Bengal in the district of Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. The town lies at a distance of just 12 kilometres from the popular coast that is Coromandel. The town is well known for the church Basilica which is devoted to the "Lady of Health".

Telangana Churches »

All Saints Church is located in Trimulgherry in Secunderabad in Hyderabad district, in the state of Telangana, in South India. The denomination of this church belongs to the Church of South India which was regarded previously as Anglican. This church is largely dedicated to All Saints. The administration of this church is under the Diocese of Medak. It is to be highly noted that this church directly under the kindly endorsement and guidance of the Church of South India.

West Bengal Churches »

The St. Paul's Cathedral is basically an Anglic Cathedral of the Church in the entire North India which further means that it is a combined church and is a division of the Anglican Communion in the colourful city of Kolkata in West Bengal. The mentioned church is devoted to Saint Paul who is known to be amongst the initial Christian missionaries worldwide together with James the Just and Saint Peter.