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St. James Church C.N.I (Jora Girja)

Tourist attraction Church

One of the Top rated Churches in Kolkata


Address

165A, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Rd, Maula Ali, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700014, India

Website

stjameschurch-kolkata.org.in

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (250 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: (Republic Day), 6 to 11 am, 3 to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 6 to 11 am, 3 to 6 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 to 11 am, 3 to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Gautam B. 6 years ago on Google • 1840 reviews
    Sitting in my newspaper office opposite St. James' Church I would often let my imagination run riot. The  twin spires of the most elegant of churches of Kolkata built in 1862 the spires dominated the skyline of the locality known as Jora Girja -জোড়া গির্জা. It was indeed built to replace an older one of the same name which was situated near Amherst Street. This earlier church, built in 1829 appears to have fallen into a state of disrepair and was declared unsafe for divine worship. It was decided to abandon any attempts to repair the Church. The church authorities, therefore, resolved to build a new church in a more convenient locality and, in conjunction with it, a school for the children of the neighbourhood. The project for building the new church got support and backing of Archdeacon Pratt, a keen educationist, who, with his influence, was able to acquire the garden house of Mr. Coates together with its spacious grounds for the purpose. At the same time, a smaller house on the grounds was also acquired for the residence of the Chaplain.  St. James school and Pratt memorial school are a testimony to Archdeacon Pratt's foresight. On school holidays one can visualise the old City and the time when there were people who could translate their wishes for the community with ease.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nilobroto S. 4 years ago on Google • 222 reviews
    Very old church..... good maintained...... heritage of Calcutta..... place for peace and worship to almighty God.....i just love the place.... perfect place for meditation....I go there to purchase some books... because Christian book fair 2019 organized by Bible society of India...
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elia 5 years ago on Google • 30 reviews
    I remember going to this church as a kid for founder's Day. It was the church we shared with St. James. Surrounded by a well kept garden it stood tall with all the arches and tall twin spires. The interiors are equally elegant. There's a spiral staircase leading to the floor above which was always reserved for the less fortunate middle school students who were way too excited about being present to bother about the heat(no fans) :D The sunlight filtering through the coloured glasses makes a very quaint,colourful halo on the floor. Imo it's definitely one of the prettiest churches in Calcutta. Do visit if you haven't :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abhishek S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church located near Moulali, Kolkata. The ambience and the beauty of the place is very charming. One of the oldest church in Kolkata. The church is open to all irrespective of any religious belief. To be very specific, it is located beside St. James school. For tourist, this is a must go place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debayan 2 months ago on Google • 364 reviews New
    Earlier located at the Santosh Mitra Square this church shifted it's premises to the present one after the older one getting damaged heavily. Also known as Jora Girja because of the two peaks. This is the first Protestant church of India.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MAGICAL J. 2 years ago on Google • 344 reviews
    This twin Church is very attractive and holy place and very neat and clean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sreenivaas S. 4 years ago on Google
    St. James' Church in Kolkata, India, is one of Kolkata's most elegant churches. Built in 1862. the twin spires of the St. James' Church dominates Kolkata's skyline. It is popularly known as Jora Girja, literally meaning twin church for its twin spires. The present church was built to replace an older one of the same name which was situated in Nebutolla Lane, near Amherst Street. This earlier church, built very much after the style and plan of St. Thomas’ Church, Free School Street, was consecrated by Bishop Reginald Heber on 12 November 1829. It appears to have fallen into a state of disrepair, due chiefly to white ants having eaten into the beams, and was declared unsafe for divine worship.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Glen L. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a great place to go and pray, reflect in peace and quiet. It has a great wooden roof/ceiling to admire,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bobae 4 years ago on Google
    Stands proudly at the side of the road
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Babai Pijus M. 3 years ago on Google
    Just amazing, nice place..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sourav D. 2 years ago on Google
    St. James' Church in Entally, Kolkata (Calcutta), India, is one of Kolkata's most elegant churches. Built in 1862,the twin spires of the St. James' Church dominates Kolkata's skyline. It is popularly known as Jora Girja (Bengali:জোড়া গির্জা), literally meaning twin church for its twin spires. The present church was built to replace an older one of the same name which was situated in Nebutolla Lane, near Amherst Street. This earlier church, built very much after the style and plan of St. Thomas’ Church, Free School Street, was consecrated by Bishop Reginald Heber on 12 November 1829. It appears to have fallen into a state of disrepair, due chiefly to white ants having eaten into the beams, and was declared unsafe for divine worship. An attempt was made to repair the building, but while the work was in progress, the roof fell in during the early hours of the morning of 23 August 1859, leaving the church in ruins. It was decided to abandon any further attempts to repair the Church as it was found to be very much out of the way, and in many ways inconvenient for those attending it. The church authorities, therefore, resolved to build a new church in a more convenient locality and, in conjunction with it, a school for the children of the neighbourhood. Prominent vicars of this church in the past include the late Fr Basil Manuel and the Rt Revd Dr John Perumbalath, currently Bishop of Bradwell in the Church of England.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saikat B. 7 years ago on Google
    historic church also known as jora girja
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanmoy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place full of serenity, you can sit and pray to jesus if you are in trouble or cannot concentrate on your work. There is nice garden where you can find duck, parrots, rabbits etc. It is nicely decorated church i have ever seen!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suranjana S. 1 year ago on Google • 148 reviews
    This church completed 160 years in 2022. A very old , Beautiful and peaceful place.

  • 5/5 Emma B. 4 years ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Felt blessed. Amazing place. Must visit place. Will visit again.

  • 5/5 RITAM 6 years ago on Google • 27 reviews
    St. James' Church, also known as Jora Girja (Bengali: literally meaning twin church for its twin spires in Kolkata (Calcutta), India, built in 1862, is one of most impressive churches in the city, and the largest protestant church that can accommodate about 600 people at a time in its prayer hall. The present church, replaced the older one of the same name which was situated in Nebutolla Lane, near Amherst Street. This earlier church was built using St. Thomas’ Church as model in style and design and was consecrated by Bishop Reginald Heber on 12 November,1829. The twin spires of the St. James' Church dominated the Kolkata's skyline. The church became unsafe for divine worship due to poor maintenance, lack of funds, etc and at one state, the wooden beams and other important structures were heavily damaged because of sustained termite attack. On August 23, 1858, when the restoration work had just begun, the roof caved in, causing heavy damages. As the church was too damaged to resume restoration work, the church authorities decided to have a new church built in a new locality along with a school for children. The historical church in the past had prominent vicars such as Basil Manuel and John Perumbalath, currently Archdeacon of Barking in the Church of England. God bless all of u....

  • 5/5 Uki C. 2 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Truly where there's God, there's peace - if you're going through your rough times and even in your happiness, you can just go there and sit and share it all with him ( especially if you're an introverted person and love silence this is the seventh heaven for you, I assure ). And the big old trees just adds to it. Do meet Melody, she's such a wonderful heart, you'll know when you'll talk to her. Being one of the oldest Church standing in Kolkata, its beauty is unparalleled and nothing less than perfect.

  • 5/5 supi a. 3 years ago on Google
    The epitome of peace and tranquility from the chaos in the world.

  • 5/5 ARIF K. 3 years ago on Google
    It's situated near entally market Nice place for visitor.

  • 5/5 Biswajit D. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place

  • 5/5 Shreejit S. 5 years ago on Google
    Our church comes first, Ecclesia!

  • 5/5 Sayantan M. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the cleanest church in Kolkata. Present on the way to Mullickbazar after moulali crossing. Buses available 230,ganganagar-bantala(kb21), dej medical howrah station, 202, 227 bangur bnr,etc. Roads are fairly clean and good.

  • 5/5 krishnakumar r. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place and Comfortable area

  • 5/5 Ranajoy G. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice and peaceful environment. Historical ambience.

  • 5/5 DIP S. 5 years ago on Google
    Divine

  • 5/5 satyaki g. 5 years ago on Google
    Known as Jora Girja , for its dual spires

  • 4/5 Niha D. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 4/5 DIPA B. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful place

  • 5/5 Sunny P. 3 years ago on Google
    Very old church..... excellent maintained...... history of Calcutta..... location for peace and worship to almighty God.....i just love the region.... perfect region for meditation....i go there to purchase a few books... due to the fact Christian e book truthful 2019 organized by way of Bible society of India...

  • 5/5 Samuel B. 2 years ago on Google
    Open air service very thrilling in the distace a bird was hooting often. Was it a cacatoo or something else it was loud too.

  • 5/5 Shaik R. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a very nice app for those who are unemployed this is a very nice way for daily income

  • 5/5 ANIK R. 2 years ago on Google
    The watchman is so polite ❤️…

  • 5/5 Raushan D. 1 year ago on Google
    Church Service on Sundays from morning 7.30 am 8.30 am

  • 5/5 SOUMYA C. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Nice gathering on Christmas Eve for midnight mass . Less crowded and more peaceful than other famous churches in Kolkata

  • 5/5 Subhrajit G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and beautiful church

  • 5/5 narasingh r. 8 months ago on Google
    It is finest place to get closer to the God and get Peace. When things are not moving in the right direction, it is the place when you can turn . Peace prevails.

  • 5/5 Aminul I. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place.

  • 4/5 PRANATA PRIYA N. 4 years ago on Google
    Calm and beautiful place to look around when in Kolkata.

  • 5/5 Suman Roy P. 4 years ago on Google
    Google has given wrong timings. Absolute correct timings given here. I personally visited & confirmed. Note that. SUNDAY: 6 AM TO 11 AM AND 3PM TO 6 PM MONDAY: 6 AM TO 6 PM TUESDAY: 6 AM TO 11 AM AND 3PM TO 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 6 AM TO 6 PM THURSDAY: 6 AM TO 6 PM FRIDAY: 6 AM TO 11 AM AND 3PM TO 6 PM SATURDAY: 6 AM TO 6 PM During Christmas Eve and Christmas, Hours increased.

  • 5/5 Dibyayan C. 6 years ago on Google
    Huge church. Peaceful environment. Locals call it 'Jora Girja'. Photography inside the church hall is not allowed.

  • 5/5 Neha S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful architecture. God's place, peace full stay

  • 5/5 Noel G. 3 years ago on Google
    I grew up in this church

  • 4/5 samiur b. 3 years ago on Google
    Old church

  • 5/5 manas m. 4 years ago on Google
    Parkul best friend

  • 5/5 sanjana m. 4 years ago on Google
    Very peaceful ambiance

  • 5/5 Parichay M. 4 years ago on Google
    A must visit

  • 5/5 Christopher R. A. S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very prayerful place

  • 5/5 Joydeep B. 4 years ago on Google
    Peaceful.

  • 5/5 sattam b. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful ambience

  • 5/5 Ranjit G. 4 years ago on Google
    Silent plese very beautiful nature

  • 5/5 MD FIROZ A. 4 years ago on Google
    A heritage of kolkata , very much old but we'll maintained. ..Visit worthy. ..

  • 5/5 Aman T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good church with very beautifully maintained area...

  • 5/5 Nadim A. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Vivek S. 4 years ago on Google
    Jesus , i love you ❣️

  • 5/5 Anees M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 John C. 4 years ago on Google
    CNI Church

  • 5/5 Shanawaz A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good.s

  • 5/5 LAKSH L. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical place

  • 5/5 Sudipto A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Arkadeep B. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a beautiful place. Church close at 5pm. The atmosphere is so good.

  • 5/5 Narayanan K. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful church arches and spire reminiscent of European style architecture. It's stained glass panels are awesome. It's pews have individual wooden chairs which have woven seats with short stools. It has recently been renovated and conducts regular masses. It's indeed large and well maintained.

  • 5/5 Shalini Guha T. 4 years ago on Google
    The present church was built to replace an older church of the same name on Amherst Street and consecrated on 25 July 1864. Walter B. Granville was the architect and it was made in English Gothic style.

  • 5/5 Pri t. 5 years ago on Google
    My father took me at this place when i was in class vi. It is known jora girja to all.

  • 5/5 Rosalind R. 5 years ago on Google
    DEVINE

  • 5/5 ROCKY M. 5 years ago on Google
    It is my parish. I was baptised and confirmed there. I studied at St. James School and served at the church as an alter boy.

  • 5/5 Kentainer V. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a very old church with beautifully done architecture. It's serene.

  • 5/5 S.K B. 5 years ago on Google
    Church is after the School from North to South


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