St. John’s Church
Kolkata, India
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- Church in Kolkata, India
Visitor information
- Address: 2/2, Council House St, opp. Dewars Garage, Lal Dighi, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India
- Phone: +91 72781 31157
- Official website: https://stjohnschurchcni.org/
People also ask
What is the history of St John's church Kolkata?
History and architecture John's Church was donated by the Maharaja Nabo Kishen Bahadur, the founder of the Shovabazar Raj Family. The foundation stone was laid by Warren Hastings, the Governor General of India on 6 April 1784. Two marble plaques at the entrance mark the two historic events.
Who is the founder of St John's church?
This article traces the history of Christinah Mokotuliiii Nku (1894-1988), as well as that of the St John's Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africaiv, the church that was founded by her in 1939.
How many Catholics are in Calcutta?
In Calcutta there are about 13,000 Catholics under the jurisdiction of the archbishop. They are mostly of mixed blood, called Eurasians, and many are very poor. The town is divided into eight parishes attached to the following churches: the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, St. John's, St.