St Bartholomew’s Church

Compared to St Philomena’s Church, St Bartholomew’s is small and unobtrusive. It is located just a couple of minutes away from the city bus stand. It dates back to 1832 and is dedicated to Satin Bartholomew, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ, believed to have visited India. The officers of the British administration used St. Bartholomew’s as their main place of worship. Decorated with teakwood, the interior of the church is noted for its marble altar and large stained glass window, representing St Bartholomew. The church also has a royal connection. Members of the British royal family attended the St Bartholomew’s Church on two occasions—Prince Albert Victor attended a service in 1889 and in 1906 the future King George V did likewise.