St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Ahmedabad
St. Francis Xavier's Church is a Catholic church located in Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujarat, India. The church is named after Saint Francis Xavier, a Catholic missionary who played a major role in spreading Christianity in India during the 16th century.
The church was built in 1860 by the Portuguese Jesuits who were part of the Catholic Church's missionary efforts in India. The church is built in the Gothic Revival style of architecture, with beautiful stained glass windows and a towering spire.
The interior of the church is adorned with beautiful murals and paintings, depicting scenes from the life of Jesus Christ and other important figures in the Catholic Church. The altar of the church is made of marble and is decorated with intricate carvings.
The church is also known for its beautiful pipe organ, which was installed in 1893 and is still in use today. The organ has more than 800 pipes and is considered to be one of the finest pipe organs in India.
St. Francis Xavier's Church is an important religious and cultural center for the Catholic community in Ahmedabad. The church hosts regular Masses and other religious services, as well as cultural and social events throughout the year.
St Francis Xavier Catholic Church is at Navrangpura in Ahmedabad. The Church has not adopted any particular style of art as her own.
The Crucifix shows the Risen Christ - and an Indian one. The Crucifix is unique in its attractiveness. It towers above the congregation andlooks down upon the celebrant and the alter.
Contact Details:
St. Francis Xavier Parish
St. Xavier's College Campus
Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad - 380 009
Gujarat, India
Tel: +91 - 79 - 26302488
Email : contact@xpahmedabad.com
Web : http://stfxparish.blogspot.in/