Christ Church, Shimla

Christ Church
Christ Church front view
Religion
AffiliationChurch of North India
FestivalChristmas
Location
LocationThe Ridge, Shimla
StateHimachal Pradesh
CountryIndia
Interactive map of Christ Church
Coordinates31°06′14″N 77°10′34″E / 31.104°N 77.176°E / 31.104; 77.176
Architecture
ArchitectsJohn Theophilus Boileau and Lockwood Kipling
TypeNeo-Gothic
Established1857
Groundbreaking9 September 1844
Construction cost50,000 rupees

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. Presently, Rev. Sohan Lal is the head priest of the church.

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