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St. James' Church

St. James' Church is a Christian place of worship located in Delhi, India.

St. James' Church is a Christian place of worship situated in Delhi, the National Capital Territory of India. Christianity in Delhi is a minority religion, with the church being part of the broader religious landscape that includes the Church of North India diocese, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi, and other major denominations such as the Central Baptist Church, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Hauz Khas, and the head office of the Northern Region of the Indian Pentecostal Church of God. The history of Christianity in the city dates back to the Mughal era, specifically during Emperor Akbar's reign in 1579 when a Jesuit priest was invited to share knowledge about the faith. Later, under Emperor Aurangzeb, the religion experienced a decline, and the city church dedicated to the Virgin Mary founded in 1723 was eventually destroyed by Nadir Shah in 1739. Christianity was reintroduced to Delhi by the British, who established numerous churches for their soldiers and sent missionaries to propagate the Gospel, leading to conversions and a period of growth. However, following the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Christianity declined once more. St. James' Church is listed among the various Christian institutions present in the city, which also include the St. Basil Orthodox Church, the Cathedral Church of the Redemption, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Green Park Free Church, Centenary Methodist Church, Central Baptist Church, Crossway Church, St. Stephen's Church, St. Sebastian's Church, St. Peter and Paul church, and the Christian Revival Church New Delhi. The presence of these diverse churches reflects the historical and ongoing religious diversity within Delhi.

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