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Sacred Heart Cathedral
1, Ashok Place, Sector 4, Gole Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India
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ma
Review №1

Very peaceful place. When you come here, you will feel that you have come to the door of God. You will feel very calm and a different peace. Whether you belong to any country or religion, you will be welcomed here. You must definitely come here on Christmas day because the church is most beautiful on that day and there is a special prayer on that day which is in 4 languages ​​at different times. Thats why whenever you come to Delhi, definitely come here once.

mr
Review №2

Beautiful and peaceful church. Very well maintained.One can feel a kind of happiness and spirituality in the heart and find peace whenever u go there.

Av
Review №3

Catholic archdiocese of Delhi. This place is provides peace and personal healing. Do visit

SH
Review №4

A beautiful and screne church. It is always nice to visit such tranquil place. You can feel a different kind of peace at such places. One can feel a kind of happiness and spirituality in the heart despite of the religion he belongs. A garden outside this church is also big and beautiful.

Ra
Review №5

Sacred Heart cathedral is very beautiful and clean place full of peace.If u want to be a part or witness catholic culture then this is definitely the church to be.The church has amazing acoustics and the architecture is just beautiful, There is mass in the mornings and evenings as wellOn Friday after the mass,the church organizes a Satsang praise and worship with power worship , testimonies and prayer requests are taken,The choir is just Excellent ,the church has strict rules and a well built office is present in the vicinity of the church which generally is operational from 5 in the evening.And nice place for photography and allI totally recommend you to go their and enjoy.Overall nice beautiful place❤❤.

Wa
Review №6

It is also one of the biggest churches in Delhi. Easter and Christmas are the best time to visit as several major ceremonies are held during these festivals. The façade of the structure, which showcases several elements of the Italian style of architecture, is complemented by equally impressive interiors. Broad arches, murals depicting different events from the Bible, and a high curved roof are some other things to admire.Denomination/Affiliation: Roman CatholicLocation: Ashok Place, DelhiNearest metro station: Patel Chowk (1.1 km)

An
Review №7

Very peaceful place and beautifully decorated specially during Christmas.

Ni
Review №8

If u want to be a part or witness catholic culture then this is definitely the church to be.A very peaceful place of worship, the serenity is amazing.The church has amazing acoustics and the architecture is just beautifulThere is mass in the mornings and evenings as wellOn Friday after the mass,the church organizes a Satsang - praise and worship ,with power worship , testimonies and prayer requests are takenThe choir is just Excellent ,the church has strict rules and a well built office is present in the vicinity of the church which generally is operational from 5 in the evening

An
Review №9

So I had visited this church on the eve of Christmas before this covid-19 pandemic!What an happening place, a real long queue to enter into the church almost 200 m long queue but it was keep on rotating, a beautiful exhibition inside the premises !A very peaceful place to offer prayers🙏Very neat and clean !The management over there is very good 👍I would highly recommend you to visit there on Christmas 🎄🎅🔔❄You will love the vibes over there!!A beautiful architecture!!So many Bollywood movies were also shot over here!!

Do
Review №10

The Sacred Heart CathedralThe Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic cathedral belonging to the Latin Rite and one of the oldest church buildings in New Delhi, India. Together with St. Columbas School, and the Convent of Jesus and Mary school, it occupies a total area of 14 acres near the south end of Bhai Vir Singh Marg Road in Connaught Place. Christian religious services are held throughout the year.Father Luke, a member of the Franciscan first order, founded by St. Francis of Assisi, took the initiative to build the church, and the Archbishop of Agra in 1929 Rev. Dr. E. Vanni laid the foundation stone in 1929 and construction began in 1930. Sir Anthony de Mello donated the main Altar of the Church, which is made of pure marble. The Archbishop of Agra presented a bell, vestments and altar furniture. The project was financed by the colonial officers of the British Empire.

Mi
Review №11

This church is situated at Central area of Delhi, just opposite to Famous bangla saheb Gurudwara. This is spiritual place. One can feel peace over here. This is possible only in india that, church Is sorrounded by Gurudwara, Temple and mosque etc.... Please visit this church, if you are traveling near cannaught place.

go
Review №12

This place is sacred place and religious place. Sacred heart cathedral church belongs to religion Christianity. And well know place in Delhi. Lots of people visit this place on Sundays. Because its a sacred day. Well, as per my opinion this place is peaceful and calm. It will calm your soul and mind as well. This was the first Church I have ever visited. Premesis of church is very good. There is lots of parking area inside the premesis and outside the premesis as well. Sacred heart cathedral church is located near the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. And it is Central Delhi.Complete address of this place is:The Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral belonging to the Latin Rite and its one of the oldest church buildings in New Delhi, India. Together with St. Columbas School, and the Convent of Jesus and Mary school, it occupies a total area of 14 acres near the south end of Bhai Vir Singh Marg Road in Connaught Place. Christian religious services are held throughout the year.Lets see some history about this Sacred Heart Cathedral church. Father Luke who was a member of the Franciscan first order, it was founded by St. Francis of Assisi, who took the initiative to build the church, and the Archbishop of Agra in 1929 Rev. Dr. E. Vanni laid the foundation stone in 1929 and construction began in 1930. Sir Anthony de Mello donated the main Altar of the Church, which is made of pure marble which is still there. The Archbishop of Agra presented a bell, vestments and altar furniture. The project was financed by the colonial officers of the British Empire.

Hi
Review №13

Perfect example of Architecture of Britishers.Ambience of the place is too good and feel positive vibes.I think it is the oldest church located in delhi.I am not a church type guy but i love the architectural design because it is the masterpiece of architecture.

Mi
Review №14

Very Beautiful church.... A must visit holy Place.Extreme Satisfaction and Peace. ♥️

Re
Review №15

The Sacred Heart Cathedral stands out both in importance and in its appearance. The colonial architecture of this large church is fantastic to look at. Easy to spot from the road this place attracts people of various faiths not only for worship but also as a place to visit. The church is really beautiful from inside and is fairly large. The church is very peaceful and many people come visit this place during the day to have a quiet moment with God. The compound is very well maintained and has nice gardens with many flowering plants.

Wi
Review №16

Calm and serenity. Fantastic Parish Priest who goes out of his comfort to get things done. Was earlier a Deacon at St Michaels Church. Great attitude and service.

Ta
Review №17

Merry chritmas on 25 dec . We gone there with kuds and they enjiy alot. Due to corona less crowd.

As
Review №18

Magnificent holy place of God. Serene and beautiful beyond all human understanding, a place where many have found peace.

Be
Review №19

I visited on Christmas 🎄It was heavily crowded every where there were police barricades and line is so crowded that its difficult to even breath freely 🤫Outside view was mesmerizing 😍Inside war normal its quite old churchAnd photography was not allowed insidePersonal suggestion - dont visit in Christmas time if u dont have enough time and if u hate huge crowdOtherwise its ok to visit 😊Music playing was pleasing 🎶Feeling was positive 😊

Ki
Review №20

Despite your religious faiths and beliefs, these places have a strong holdings onto something that keeps you within it. Especially, this place as we visited has a different kind of silence that helps you to calm your nerves down. The design, Architectures and the Building blocks inhibit vibes. Well, in case you have a bad day or been in rush throughout your journey, feel free to visit once this church. Period.

Pr
Review №21

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is one of the oldest church buildings in New Delhi, India.

za
Review №22

Its as beautiful as it can be aesthetically due to its Italian architecture. However, it was closed completely for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The COVID19 has taken a toll on everything.

Bh
Review №23

So peaceful and relaxin place for praying to lord.

Ra
Review №24

Want to feel the presence of God then please visit here...christ the king Jesus Christ may bless all

Sh
Review №25

Beautiful british era cathedral in the heart of delhi so many memories from here

As
Review №26

Awesome place. Must visit near gurdwara C.P.

Gu
Review №27

Among the oldest buildings in Delhi and one with exceptional architecture and design is the Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, Delhi. Sacred Heart tops the list of the most famous and followed churches in Delhi with Roman Catholic affiliation. The church was built in the year 1930 and is established in an area of 14 acres. Two other buildings, St. Columba’s School and Convent of Jesus and Mary School are also located in the same premises.There is no entry fee to visit the church and help during the masses or pray to god and show gratitude. The church remains open on all days of the week from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.Its situated next to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib just few metres away.

Su
Review №28

Ive been in Sunday prayerAt 11:30 amIt was a wonderful experience.

Ma
Review №29

Whenever I feel tired of everything that I did for someone Or something. I went there. Not to pray but to feel God there. And the peace I feel there is overwhelming. Such a great place, it is that I will go there no matter at which point of my life my God makes me reach...❤️

Ma
Review №30

Its a lovely church and the Christmas decorations are truly a sight. I love the Nativity scene and they have a full life size version. But it attracts so much of a crowd on the eve. Wouldnt advise coming here if you are looking to get away from the crowd. If you enjoy that, you will be greeted by hawkers selling Santa hats and reindeer horns as well as candles. Plus, full police security and barricades for crowd control. They mass is carried out in the field as there are too many people and the main church remains closed.

Te
Review №31

To Pray and be Blessed by the Lord Jesus Christ.Yes you too has a space in the Sacred Heart of JESUS.HistoricalBeautifully maintained inside and outside.

Bh
Review №32

We went there fir the Christmas twice, on evening of 24th and we were there for the whole 25th. Why whole day because it took us 3 hours to get in the church and 3 hours of waiting and we couldnt even spend 3 minutes in there.Decoration and all was really beautiful but the way devotees were handled, they have the best example right across the street, yet the management cant learn anything.

An
Review №33

Beautiful place to visit. So peaceful and divine. Had an amazing experience

Ex
Review №34

Calm and Peaceful! Place of worship for Catholics though all are welcome. It’s the main Church for Delhi Archdiocese

AV
Review №35

Nicely built Church giving a nice ambience for a spending some time in prayers. This place gives you that much need silence and peace in the busiest city. This is one of the oldest church in Delhi, under the Roman Catholic Latin Rite. St Colambas school is in the same compound.

Bi
Review №36

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, also called the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Delhi, is a Roman Catholic church designed by Henry Alexander Medd, who was part of Lutyens team that designed much of New Delhi.One must not miss the two most important celebrations at the church which occur at the time of Easter and Christmas. The church must be visited during the Christmas week to enjoy the tune of jingles and lighted well-decorated trees in the vicinity of the church.One may visit the church between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. or between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays the church remains open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. So make sure you do not disappoint yourself by visiting it at odd hours.

Co
Review №37

Beautiful place..Had been here for Christmas.The decoration and vibe was very good..The place is very clean and all the arrangements were good..Attended the mass also..

Pa
Review №38

The church building was designed by British architect Henry Medd, and is based on Italian architecture. A facade of white pillars supports the canopy, and on each side of the cathedrals entrance porch, there are circular arcaded turrets rising above the roof. The interior has a towering curved roof, polished stone floors and broad arches.Behind the marble altar in the apse is a large fresco depicting the Last Supper. To the left in the side chapel is a large crucifix, next to it a statue of the Virgin Mary.

de
Review №39

It is an amazing Church located at the center of the city. A must visit for everyone living in Delhi.

RA
Review №40

One of the largest and oldest church of Delhi. very good place. His holiness John Pope II on the occasion of 25th anniversary of the first Pastoral Visit Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi INDIA. (1st February 1986 - 2011)

sa
Review №41

Awesome experience when I was in Delhi during the ChristmasEveryone was bullying the monitors with cameras and their presence.They offered sweetballs as blessings and cute decorations were done during the time.Happy sprituality guys!!Please dont hate me if you find pics offensive in anyway, I am just trying to increase the familiarity of unification in India in such diversity.

ri
Review №42

Visited this church on my trip to Delhi...huge church..welcoming and friendly people..a very nice parish priest met us after mass and thanked us for participating in the service. Sunday morning church Goers clad in Sweaters and Scarfs on a chilly morning. Thank you for an Awesome Experience..God bless you all!!!

An
Review №43

One of the best place I have ever seen

Ak
Review №44

One of the most peaceful and beautiful Church Ive ever seen.

Be
Review №45

Beautiful church and church compound well maintained. It’s one of the cathedral Of The Sacred Heart of the Roman Catholic belonging to the Latin Rite and one of the oldest church buildings in New Delhi, India.

Ra
Review №46

Nice place for expanding time in winterRahul here

SH
Review №47

Very old and nice church..... good for tourism

D
Review №48

Great Place Near GPO and Gurdwara Shri Bangla Sahib. Must visit for everyone with friends and Family.

di
Review №49

This church stands with proud in the central Delhi. It is a nice quite and peaceful place to play or just meditate. Candles can be purchased inside the church itself and the ceilings of the church is as amazing as the charisma of its floor.

sa
Review №50

Peaceful place...Amazing structure of the place..I went to this church on Christmas.. There was too rush on Christmas in the church but really had good vibes.. This was my first visit in ths church... I heard alott about this church and finally i visited..

Pu
Review №51

Visited church in evening around 8.. its a beautiful and quiet place where you can find peace .. the beauty is defined in the environment and atmosphere... The ambience describes its beauty and love.. clean area.. also there is a museum. And washroom facility is also available..

ar
Review №52

Awesome place for peace of mind at the church.. Overall view is also very beautiful

Ne
Review №53

Feeling Relax on this place 😊

Ab
Review №54

One of the oldest & biggest Church in Delhi .. built in the 1930s inspired by Italian architecture .. Christmas mass pulls a huge crowd .. decorated and venerated to accommodate a big crowd ..

Pu
Review №55

It was a wonderful Experience to be in this Church. The chorus and the gospel was amazing.

Ar
Review №56

I always feel good to sit in the church. The environment is good here and thats what I like.

On
Review №57

Most beautiful and peaceful place.

Sa
Review №58

Peaceful place! Great decor ! Holy place..takes only half an hour to visit the whole church.

Sh
Review №59

Good place to visit..Established in 1935..Night time lighting is just awesome...A huge crowd on Christmas visits here every year...

Ta
Review №60

Bang in the heart of the city, one of the most popular church in the City.

Dr
Review №61

The base of the statue bears the symbols of lotus the national flower and peacock the national bird of India.Holy Father visited the Sacred Heart Cathedral a second time on 6 November 1999. On that occasion he released his Post Synodal Apostolic Exhortation “Ecclesia in Asia” (The Church in Asia). The Exhortation opens with the words “The Church in Asia sings the praise of the Lord” and ends thus: “Given at New Delhi, in India, on the sixth day of November in the year 1999, the twenty-second of my Pontificate.”In order to commemorate the centenary of the founding of New Delhi and transfer of Imperial Capital from Calcutta to Delhi in the year 2011 Hindustan Times Daily Newspaper chose the Sacred Heart Cathedral as one of the 100 Icons of the City. The commemorative plaque was placed on the wall of the Cathedral.Its located near Bnagla Sahib gurudwara and near connought place

Ma
Review №62

A very calm nice and Quite place. Give peace of mind.

Ma
Review №63

Divine place to calm your mind and offer prayers. Every one is welcome irrespective of any religion or caste. But during holy communion reception, only Catholics are allowed

Ka
Review №64

Such a calm and peaceful place to really spend time here. Go here in the evening for some meditation. You can also visit the nearby Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

Ja
Review №65

Very good and well maintained church in the city. Nice place to worship. May god bless everyone 😊

Ti
Review №66

One of the oldest church in Delhi. Very well maintained.

Mo
Review №67

Its a lovely church and the Christmas decorations are truly a sight. I love the Nativity scene and they have a full life size version. But it attracts so much of a crowd on the eve. Wouldnt advise coming here if you are looking to get away from the crowd. If you enjoy that, you will be greeted by hawkers selling Santa hats and reindeer horns as well as candles. Plus, full police security and barricades for crowd control. They mass is carried out in the field as there are too many people and the main church remains closed.

TH
Review №68

One of the Beautiful churches in Delhi, and its the only of the oldest church, 101 years of celebration 🙏, Praise the Lord to the God almighty, Amen.

Ga
Review №69

It is a very peaceful spot with drinking water facility. However sometimes helpers and workers get very strict and rude. However it is a beautiful place to visit, 100 years old and one of the classic churches in Delhi.

Ri
Review №70

Very peaceful place near by bangla sahib gurudwara. This is the best church in delhi

Ro
Review №71

Calm church.Not that big but hopefully it will be cheerful on Sundays

Vo
Review №72

Nice worship place. Presently under renovation.

Na
Review №73

One of the best Church located in the central part of the Delhi

Ka
Review №74

Nice place ☺️

Ni
Review №75

Best place to find ☮️ . Any body can come here and pray at this cathedral.

Pr
Review №76

Peaceful place far from a chaosful city life .

ve
Review №77

One of the best churches I visited, so many memories with it . It is very peaceful and refreshing . It is opposite Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. You can buy accessories and books here of your choice , they arent expensive. Mostly its quite peaceful bit on Sundays you might find it a little busy.

Ra
Review №78

Really nice place,I visited here by Christmas day.Nice feeling

De
Review №79

GOOD AMBIENCEPEACEAn look like all other Churches|cathedralPROS-PARKING SPACECONS-NO CONNECTIVITY ,BUT CAN BE A AUTO,BUS,ETC

Ma
Review №80

A beautiful and peaceful place🕊️.This place is close from Patel Chowk or Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.It is just by the side of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib.The church closes around 7pm after the ending prayer.I was fortunate to witness a wedding happening at this church,when I visited it.The other thing which I noticed here was that there was no littering anywhere so whenever you visit it or any other place,keep this thing in mind... not to litter.You can easily see the whole church in around 1 to 1.5 hours:)

Vi
Review №81

Peaceful Church,most of time I loved to goWith my family nd friends,Gods bless All❤️

De
Review №82

Peacefulness and serenity 😍 Thanks be to God 🙏

Pr
Review №83

Visited the church on Christmas Midnight. Beautiful Church with festive decor. Parking was an issue around and traffic jam due to the festivity. Cab would be a preferred option for Christmas. Overnight celebration and Christmas carols and rituals for welcoming jesus.

Va
Review №84

Nice & beutiful church in CP.

As
Review №85

Nice experience but the place was full of people you can on the eve of Christmas nice decoration was there anyone can visit

as
Review №86

Peaceful and serene place to visit.

Va
Review №87

Peaceful place live to come here and good place for Christmas celebration and very peaceful place and very crowdy during Christmas

Re
Review №88

Lots of nostalgia associated with this serine and holy place

Sa
Review №89

Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church belonging to the Latin Rite and one of the oldest church buildings in New Delhi. It’s a structural marvel. Each time I visit it’s such a peaceful moment. In the evening there is regular prayer meetings held at various rooms in the campus.

Ve
Review №90

Every time when I reach I spend time sitting in the hall.The peace there is really pleasant. I love to visit it.

AR
Review №91

Very peaceful place🙏❤️

at
Review №92

I went to this church on Christmas.... There was too rush on Christmas in this church but really had good vibes here and it was my first visit to church so i enjoyed it very much.....All n all this is a great church n u can feel good vibes here.....

Av
Review №93

One of the Most Beautiful Churches in NCR. During Christmas this place is Housefull and very well decorated. See the Pics below to explore more.

sa
Review №94

The Cathedral Of The Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic cathedral belonging to the Latin Rite and one of the oldest church buildings in New Delhi, IndiaDelhi’s largest Catholic church has twice been graced by the presence of Pope John Paul II.Spread over 14 acres, which includes two schools, the cathedral is the headquarters of the Delhi Archdiocese. Completed in 1934, it was built 70 years after the city’s first catholic church, St Mary’s, near Delhi railway station.Henry Medd, who later became the chief architect to the government of British India, designed it. The red brick structure was selected from eight entries that were judged by a panel which included Edwin Lutyens, the architect behind New Delhi.The church has a massive vaulted ceiling under a towering curved roof, polished stone floors and broad arches. The façade has mouldings and cupolas.The dark arches of the entrance enhance the building’s immensity. The altar is domed and of pure Carrara marble.The main fresco of Christ and his 12 disciples (who have green eyebrows and blue hair) is painted by an unknown artist. The artwork shows signs of age but still look glorious.The archbishop of Agra, who also laid the building’s foundation, presented the bell, vestments and altar furniture.On Sundays, hymns are sung on an electronic keyboard and services are offered in more than one language. (If you are lucky like me, you may find yourself in the middle of a wedding crowd.)Lepers and memento-sellers crowd the iron-gate outside. The worshipers thronging Sacred Heart Cathedral during Christmas Eve cause traffic jams each year.Where Opposite Gol Dak Khana, near Connaught Place Nearest Metro Stations Rajiv Chowk/Sardar Patel Sunday mass Summer: 6.30 am, 9 am, 11.30 am, 6.30 pm. Winter: 6.30 am, 9 am, 11.30 am, 6 pm

Ku
Review №95

The place is good. Avoid going on Christmas day. Too crowded. You cant spend time in main church. You wont get perfect place to get pictures. Additionally its also called Gol Dak Khana church.

Si
Review №96

A church with appealing gothic infra and imperial charm

aJ
Review №97

This is a really peaceful and great church. The red brick exterior really makes it standout and its easy to spot.Fairly easy to reach this place- any rickshaw or taxi will drop you here. The exterior gardens are well maintained and the grotto is worth a visit and a prayer. Do light a candle here if you can- there are vendors selling them outside. The church laid out in the shape of a crucifix is very beautiful on the inside. The Eucharist celebrations here are very meaningful and one must attend them. The priests here are very helpful and go out of their way to assist. The singing at Mass is also really good. Attending a Mass here really fills one with a sense of joy and a sense of peace.

Ab
Review №98

Very peaceful place, I really like it.

Pu
Review №99

Absolutely peaceful place to visit. You can feel the warmth.

Ha
Review №100

I visit this peaceful church everytime I swing by the Gurudwara situated opposite to it.Its clean, never crowded and is open to all!

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  • Address:1, Ashok Place, Sector 4, Gole Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India
  • Site:http://sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org/
  • Phone:+91 11 2336 3593
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Catholic church
  • Church
  • Religious destination
  • Catholic cathedral
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–9PM
  • Thursday:6AM–9PM
  • Friday:6AM–9PM
  • Saturday:6AM–9PM
  • Sunday:6AM–9PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
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