Christmas 2022: Discover the best churches in Delhi NCR to visit

Being the nation's capital for so many years, Delhi is privileged to be a junction of many cultures. For this reason, visiting churches in Delhi NCR this Christmas Eve sounds amazing.

Delhi NCR is a tiny area of land where many people of many religious origins live together in the same society. The region is currently home to Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and many more religions.

Thus, it won't be unexpected to occasionally encounter a lot of churches in Delhi NCR. Despite not having a significant Christian population, Delhi NCR has several churches, some of which are regarded as being superior to the original churches in the Christian-dominated districts.


As we all know, the holiday season, full of jingle bells, fairy lights, and bags full of anticipation, has already started to fill the air. Many people have already decided to visit one of Delhi NCR's magnificent churches, which is adorned with Christmas decorations and lit up like stars.

Here is a list of some must-see churches in Delhi NCR that you should visit throughout Christmas:

Sacred Heart Cathedral Church: It is the most well-known church in Delhi. The best times to travel here are between Easter and Christmas because those two holidays are when the most significant events take place.

St. James Church: St. It was formerly known as Skimmer Church and is said to be Delhi's oldest place of worship. Colonel James Skinner, for whom it was named, founded it. It is located close to Kashmere Gate.

St. Thomas Church: It is also a well-liked church to go to around Christmas. It was built in 1972, and ever since, it has drawn throngs of devotees. It is situated in RK Puram.

St. Luke's Church: It's also a wonderful location where several programs are hosted in addition to a lot of lights and decorations being put up for Christmas. It is located in Delhi's Defense Colony.

FAQs

Q1.Which is the oldest church in Delhi?
St. James' Church is one of the oldest churches in Delhi NCR.

Q2.How many Christians live in Delhi and the surrounding area?
There are 1.46 lakh Christians in Delhi and the Delhi NCR, accounting for 0.87% of the total population of 1.68 crores.