St. Paul’s Church, Uttarakhand
The St. Paul’s Church in Mussoorie is located at a distance of 5 km from the Library Bus Stand near Char Dukan in Landour, Mussoorie. The church is an Anglican Church that was built in 1839 and first consecrated on 1st May 1840, by Bishop Daniel Wilson of Calcutta.
This church marks one of the old establishments as it dates backs to the British Era in India. Inside the church in its history, you will find the records of the Revolt of 1857, as it was the first-ever revolt by India against the British. The British considered this to be an insurrection. The church is a very scenic historical site located on the upper mall road of Mussoorie. It is reminiscent of an era that stands tall in Landour.
The church has the capacity of seating some 250 people at once. It was the only Anglican Church in the Dehradun district. The St. Paul’s Church was specifically created for the British troops based in the Landour convalescent depot. The location and construction of St. Paul’s Church reflect the perfect setting of the English village of those times. The infrastructure of the church is built intrusively. The wooden benches, glass windows are all a glimpse of the times bygone. The St. Paul’s Church has been renovated a couple of years ago, the infrastructure has become even better and is a mesmerizing sight to look at and therefore a must-visit in Landour.
History
This is an Anglican church situated near Char Dukan in Landour of Mussoorie. This church was built in the year 1839, for the first time was consecrated by Bishop Daniel Wilson of Calcutta in the year 1840. From year 1840 until the year 1947, this church was run by military Chaplains. In this church, 250 people can sit at a time. This church was specially made for British soldiers. India had for the first time revolted against the British in the year 1857. This incident in the form of rebellion from the British has been recorded in the history of the church. This church is very beautifully constructed. Not only Christians but also people from all communities visit this church.