Good Friday 2023: 4 churches of India are hundreds of years old, special importance of praying here on Good Friday

Good Friday 2023: India is known all over the world for its culture and civilization. On the one hand, in different cities of the country, where beautiful historical buildings are increasing the glory of the country. So the temples, mosques, churches and gurudwaras included in the religious places are also very famous. Good Friday is being celebrated all over the world including India on 7th April. On this occasion prayer meetings are organized in all the churches. On this special occasion, you can join the prayer in these churches. On the occasion of Good Friday, let us tell you about some famous churches of the country.

St. Francis Church, Kochi
St. Francis Church is the first European Church in India, established in Kochi. According to the information, the famous Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama was buried in this church. The history of the church dates back to 1503 which was earlier made of wood and mud and was situated in the middle of the fort. But in 1516 the church was rebuilt and dedicated to Santo Antonio, the patron saint of Portugal. Since then this church was named Santo Antonio Church.

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St. Philomena’s Church, Mysore
St. Philomena Church is established in Mysore, Karnataka. This church was built in Neo-Gothic style about 200 years ago. At present people know this church by the name of St. Joseph’s Church. This church is one of the largest churches in India and its towers are 175 feet high, which are visible from far away. There are also many glass paintings depicting events from the birth of Christ to his rebirth on the walls of St. Philomena’s Church.

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All Saints Cathedral Church, Allahabad
All Saints Cathedral Church was built in the 19th century. This church is a fine example of Gothic architecture. This church is very big, whose length is 240 feet and width is 56 feet. Its prayer hall is 40 feet wide and 130 feet long. In which about 300 to 400 people can pray together. There are three towers in this church and one of its towers is dedicated to the then Queen Victoria of England.

Parumala Church, Kerala
The Parumala Church in Kerala is dedicated to St. Gregory Givernes, also known as Grigories Geervaghis. It is said that he was buried in this church. This church is in Manar, Kerala, which is situated in a very large area. In which more than two thousand people can pray together at one time. It is said to be a parish church of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. In the year 1947, Gregorius was awarded the title of Saint by the Catholicos of the Church.

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