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Christmas 2025: Here are some of the famous churches in India

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Christmas 2025: There are only a few days left for Christmas. Preparations for this have begun everywhere. But today we will learn about such famous churches in the country. Christmas is celebrated here in a grand manner. There are many famous churches in India. If you go there for Christmas.. This Christmas will definitely be remembered by you. These are churches with a rich history.

Medak Cathedral, Telangana: This is medak diocese cathedral church. It is the largest diocese in Asia and the second largest church in the world. It was built under the leadership of the Reverend Charles Walker Passnett. The cathedral is now within the purview of the Church of South India. It will accommodate 5,000 people at a time.

St Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata: St Paul's Cathedral is the Church of North India (CNI) Cathedral of an Anglican background in West Bengal, Kolkata, India. It is famous for gothic architecture. The building was completed in 1847. It is the largest church in Kolkata. It was also the first Anglican cathedral in Asia.

Bam Jesus Basilica, Goa: It is a Catholic basilica located in Goa in the Konkan region of India. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The construction work of the church began in 1594, but still no one has been able to crucify the church. This church is one of the oldest churches in Goa and India.

Se Cathedral, Goa: The Cathedral was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese under Afonso de Albuquerque over the Muslim army that led to the annexation of the city of Goa in 1510. The construction of the church began in 1562 during the reign of King Dome Sebastiano. The cathedral was completed in 1619. It has two towers. One of them collapsed in 1776. But it was not rebuilt. This church is attended by thousands of people to celebrate Christmas. It is one of the largest churches in Asia that celebrate midnight on this day.

Christchurch, Shimla: Christ Church was created in 1844 by Colonel J.T. Boyle. At that time, the estimated cost of construction ranged from Rs 40,000 to Rs 40,000. 50,000. It was made in the Neo-Gothic style. The church is known as one of the oldest churches in North India.

St Peter's Church, Kerala: It is a Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church located in Kolanchery in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. It was built by Thankan Mappila of Kolancheri House in the 9th century CE (7th century in the Malayalam calendar). Due to the dispute between the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, the church did not function for a few years. From 1934 onwards, the government came under control. This church is also known as the Church of Parmala. It is the place of the metropolitan tomb of Bishop Mar Gregorius. Peaceful Christmas celebrations are celebrated here, including midnight mass gatherings.

Santa Cruz Basilica, Kochi: The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is also known as Kotha Palli or Kottepalli. It is located in Fort Kochi in Kochi. It is one of the 34 basilicas in India. It is one of the nine basilicas in Kerala. This heritage structure in Kerala is famous for its Indo-European and Gothic architectural style. It serves as the Cochin Diocese Cathedral Church.


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