Christ Church
Christ Church
Christ Church in Shimla, the second oldest church in North India after St. John’s Church in Meerut, is a significant landmark with deep historical and cultural importance.
Located on The Ridge, it stands as one of Shimla’s most prominent and recognizable structures, visible from miles around. This parish is part of the Diocese of Amritsar in the Church of North India, and worship services are conducted in both Hindi and English. The current presbyter-in-charge is The Rev. Mushtaq Achher Malk, B.D., M.Th.
Built in the neo-Gothic style in 1857, Christ Church was originally constructed to serve the largely Anglican British community in what was then known as Simla. The church was designed by Colonel J. T. Boileau in 1844, and although it was consecrated after 1857, it quickly became an enduring symbol of the British Raj in the region.
Christ Church has withstood the trials of time, including the Partition and the political upheavals that followed, remaining remarkably well-maintained throughout. While the clock on the church no longer functions due to the passage of time, Christ Church continues to be an iconic piece of Shimla’s heritage and a testament to its colonial past.
distance FROM Shimla Havens resort: 4.3 KM
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