Church Bells and the Raj: A Christmas Walk in Old Delhi
Thu, 25 Dec
|St James Church
When church bells echo through Old Delhi’s winter lanes, a quieter history comes alive. Follow a trail of churches and crossroads that reveal Christian lives, colonial footprints, and layered urban memory in Shahjahanabad this Christmas.
Time & Location
25 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm IST
St James Church, Lothiyan Marg, Kashmere Gate, Delhi, 110006, India
About the event
Starting at St. James’ Church, Kashmere Gate, one of the earliest churches in Delhi and a key colonial landmark, this walk explores lesser-known Christian histories within and around Shahjahanabad. The trail then moves to St. Mary’s Church near Lal Qila, a Roman Catholic space closely tied to the everyday lives of Old Delhi’s Christian community. The walk concludes at St. Stephen’s Church near Fatehpuri, where stories of missionary activity, education, and colonial-era urban life intersect with the bustling commercial heart of the old city. Together, these three churches offer a nuanced glimpse into how these institutions were woven into the social and spatial fabric of Old Delhi.
Date: Thursday, 25th December 2025
Timings: 10 AM to 12 Pm
Meeting point: St James Church Gate
Nearest Metro Station: Kashmiri Gate
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