7 Oldest Churches In India That Are As Old As 600 Years

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Oldest Churches In India

A country with people of multiple faiths living together, today we take a look at some of the oldest churches in the country.

AKA Vasco Da Gama Palli, this church boasts Dutch-style architecture.

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1. Francis Church, Kochi

Known for its Indo-Gothic architecture, this church was built in the 18th century.

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2. St Mary’s Church, Sardhana, UP

The foundation was originally laid in 1505, and it was later raised to a cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1598.

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3. Santa Cruz Basilica, Kochi

This is a 400-year-old church and the name means Church of the Holy Jesus.

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4. Basilica Of Bom Jesus, Goa

Originally built in 1541, this church is a great example of Portuguese-baroque and Goan architecture.

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5. Church Of Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception, Goa

Regarded as the Lourdes of the East, by Catholics this is another pretty old structure.

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6. Velankanni Church, Tamil Nadu

This church is regarded as the second oldest church in Northern India.

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7. Christ Church, Shimla

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These churches have indeed been standing for decades!