St. Philomena's Church, Mysore

The St. Philomena's Church in Mysore is one of the oldest churches in India. It is over 200 years old. Initially over 250 years ago there was a small church in its place.

The Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III realized the need for a Christian church for these people. So the Maharaja gave them a small plot of land on the Mysore-Bangalore Road and a little church came up there. As the city expanded and the Christian population of the city increased there was a need for a larger church.

Today the church stands as a monument to the secular outlook of the Mysore rulers. It is no longer just a religious place but has become a major tourist attraction in Mysore.

Saint Philomena's Church
Ashoka Road,
Mysore, Karnataka 570001
Phone: 0821 2563148‎

Web : http://www.mysore.org.uk/tourist-attractions/philomena-church.html

Date added : November 2nd, 2009