St. John's Church | |
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Saint John the Baptist Church | |
29°00′45″N 77°42′32″E / 29.012625°N 77.708895°E | |
Location | Meerut |
Country | India |
Denomination | Church of North India |
Membership | 100 |
Weekly attendance | 50 |
Website | http://www.stjohnschurchmeerut.org |
History | |
Former name(s) | Saint John the Baptist Garrison Church |
Status | Functional |
Founded | 1819 |
Founder(s) | Rev. Henry Fischer |
Dedication | Rt. Rev. Reginald Heber (Bishop) |
Consecrated | 1821 |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Sunday morning service |
Heritage designation | British Anglican Historical building |
Architect(s) | Captain George Hutchinson |
Completed | 1819 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 3000 |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of Agra (Church of North India) |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Rt. Rev.Dr.P.P.Habil |
Dean | Rev. Paritosh A. Noel |
Priest(s) | Rev. Rinvi P. Noel |
Minister(s) | Allison Samuel Masih |
Laity | |
Reader(s) | Mr. Rajiv Titus |
The Saint John the Baptist, or John's Church, is a parish church in the diocese of Agra of Church of North India, and is located Meerut, India. The church building was built from 1819 to 1821 and is the oldest Church in North India. Near to this church lies St. John's Church cemetery. The grounds contain trees and greenery.
The parish motto Unity, Witness and Service found at the entrance serves to remind parishioners and guests alike of the purpose of this church.