St Thomas's Cathedral, Mumbai

St Thomas's Cathedral, Mumbai

Mumbai, like the rest of India was under the rule of the British for a long period of time. Thus, it clearly shows the influence of Britain in its culture, religion and architectural style. There are many fine example of the British architecture in Mumbai. However, some structures like the St Thomas's Cathedral in Mumbai are more than just a part of British architecture, they are related to Mumbai's diverse and secular atmosphere related to religion, customs and beliefs. Thus, the St Thomas's Cathedral attracts attention and appreciation from tourists all around the world.

The First church in Mumbai:

St Thomas's Cathedral has the reputation of being the first Anglican Church that was built in Mumbai. The church is in the name of St. Thomas, who was a disciple of Jesus Christ and one of the first ones to come to India to spread Christianity. Though, the foundation of St. Thomas's cathedral in Mumbai was laid in 1676, the church remained incomplete for nearly 100 years. This is one of the most beautiful churches in India that is built in the traditional Victorian style architecture. The cathedral houses the tombstones of British civil servants and other officers. The church can be viewed for its beauty and inner peace especially during the daily service. The church has gone numerous restoration programs in order to repair the damages and maintain the beauty and elegance of this great landmark of Mumbai. Due to this effort, the church was also selected for the UNESCO Asia- Pacific heritage conservation award in 2004.

Special features:

The St. Thomas's Cathedral in Mumbai holds religious significance for the strong Christian population of Mumbai. Mumbai is also proud of the church as it shows the rich Historical significance of the city in India. The beautiful and ornate architectural style of the church is another major attraction. Meanwhile, many Indians also consider this church as a structure of national pride . This landmark of Mumbai is also a symbol of the city's secular status.

A trip to Mumbai will therefore remain grossly incomplete without a visit to the beautiful and tranquil St. Thomas's cathedral.

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