Delhi’s Oldest Church, St James Church Has Been Restored & Will Be A Prominent Landmark For Tourists

Did you know about the oldest church in Delhi? Well, it is the St James Church, also known as Skinner’s Church which is located near Kashmiri Gate. The church traces its history back to the British era and is one of the long standing religious testament of the British Raj in Delhi. The church had been recently restored and reopened by the government. And here’s all that you need to know about the restoration of the church. So, read on!

Restoration Of Faith | Well, it has already been established that St James is one of the oldest churches in Delhi, but how old is the real question! Well, in 1836, it became the official church of the British Viceroy of India and it was built by a Scottish mercenary fighter James Skipper. This historical church had recently been revamped, restored and finally reopened for the public. The restoration was done by DDA along with the help of Indian National Trust For Art And Cultural Heritage aka INTACH. The restoration started in 2022 and was inaugurated on 6th August 2023 by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. The church will be serving as a major tourist attraction during the upcoming G 20 summit that’ll be held for the first time in India. 

So, drop by for your Sunday prayers and unveil the history too! 

Here’s Their Website | http://www.stjameschurchdelhi.com/

Source | Hindustan Times