Christ Church, Shimla, is the second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut. Worship is conducted in Hindi and English. [1] Presently, Rev. Sohan lal is the Presbyter-In-Charge (Priest/ father of Christ Church, The Ridge Shimla.

It started as a shrine to serve the Anglican British community in Shimla and hence is considered as one of the most visited places of worship in the country's most celebrated hill town. It is governed under the diocese of Amritsar belonging to the Churches of North India.

Known as the second oldest church in North India, the Christ Church is inspired by the neo-gothic style of architecture and is complete with a front porch, church bells and five stained glass windows that represent different virtues of Christianity.

Feb 7, 2017 · The Christ Church in Shimla is the second oldest church in north India after the St. John’s Church in Meerut. The church was designed in neo-gothic style in 1844 by J.T. Boileau but it was consecrated after 1857.

In the heart of Shimla, on the famed Ridge Road, is an iconic church that is not only Shimla's oldest church but also its most famous. Welcome to Christ Church, an architectural marvel built in 1857 that is so famous that locals often use it as a landmark to give directions to others.

With a cream color, Christ Church stands out along the Ridge where it resides against a forested backdrop in Shimla. With an Elizabethan basilica style, the central tower rises 90 feet in the air as its focal point.

Positioned at the Ridge, Christ Church is the second oldest church in Northern India and has become a popular sightseeing place in Shimla for holidaymakers of all ages. It is a must-visit tourist attraction of Shimla tour.

The famous Christ church & St. Michael's Cathedral of Shimla is a beautiful architectural masterpiece. The construction of this church took a span of 11 years (1846 - 1857) and is considered to be the second oldest church in North India.

Christ Church in Shimla is the second oldest church in all of India and is constructed in the Neo-Gothic style. It is located in the area known as The Ridge in Shimla and is a popular tourist spot apart from being a revered place of worship.

Built in the neo-Gothic style in 1857 to serve the largely Anglican British community in what was formerly called Simla, Christ Church is situated on The Ridge. It stands out as one of the prominent landmarks of Shimla and its silhouette is visible …