St. John's Church, lekha nagar (Meerut)

India / Uttar Pradesh / Mirat / Meerut
 church, historical building
The Saint John the Baptist, or John's Church, is a parish church in the diocese of Agra of Church of North 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 was founded in 1819 to serve the military garrison stationed locally. Its founder was British Army chaplain, the Rev. Henry Fischer, a Church of England clergyman, posted to Meerut
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Coordinates:   29°0'45"N   77°42'31"E

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  • This is where the mutiny of 1857 started. Names of British men & women killed that day are recorded on the walls of the sanctuary. Behind the main Church building is the cemetery where many of the dead were buried. A place of historical significance.
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