Top 10 Oldest Churches in India

Pritam Saha
Feb 11, 2023

Thiruvithamcode Arappally

It is a historic church located in the village of Thiruvithamcode in the Indian state of Kerala. It is believed to have been founded by St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, in 57 AD.

St. Mary's Church

It is a historic church located in the city of Kottayam, in the Indian state of Kerala. It was established in 1579 AD by the Knanaya Syrian Orthodox community

St. Francis Church

It is a historic church located in the city of Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala. It was built in 1503 AD by the Portuguese and is one of the oldest European churches in India.

Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa

The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a historic church located in Old Goa, in the western Indian state of Goa. The church was constructed in 1605 AD and is known for its Baroque architecture.

St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church

It is a historic church located in Palayoor, a village in the Indian state of Kerala. It is believed to have been founded by St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, in 52 AD.

St. Andrew's Church

It is a historic church located in Kovilthottam, a village in the Indian state of Kerala. It is believed to have been established in the 1st century AD, which would make it one of the oldest churches in India.

St. John's Church

It is a historic church located in the city of Meerut in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was built in 1819 AD and is one of the oldest churches in North India.

St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church

It is located in Kadamattom, a village in the Indian state of Kerala. It is believed to have been built in the 4th century AD, making it one of the oldest churches in India.

Christ Church in Shimla

Constructed in 1857 AD and is one of the oldest churches in northern India

St. Philomena's Church, Mysore

Built in 1956 AD, but its architecture and design are inspired by Gothic style.

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