St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling
| St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling | |
|---|---|
 St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling front view | |
| Location | Darjeeling, West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Darjeeling |
St. Andrew's Church is a heritage Anglican church in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Established in November 1843, it is the oldest church in Darjeeling.[1][2][3] Worshippers at St. Andrew's were principally the Scottish soldiers and tea planters resided in Darjeeling town.[4]
After heavy damage sustained by a devastating lightning strike in 1867, it was rebuilt in 1873. The clock tower of the St. Andrew's Church was built in 1883.[5]
References
- ^ Gentleman, David (2004). David Gentleman's India. Tara-India Research Press. ISBN 978-81-87943-71-6.
- ^ "St. Andrew's Church Darjeeling". www.darjeeling-tourism.com. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "St Andrews Church in Darjeeling, Darjeeling Anglican Church". www.darjeelingonline.in. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling's history cast in stone". Get Bengal. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "St. Andrew's Church | Darjeeling District, Government of West Bengal | India". Retrieved 19 September 2023.
External links
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