St. James' Church

Highlights

• 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, literally twin church, for its twin spires.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •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.

Architecture

• •The project for building the new church and school had the full 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.
• •This property was situated opposite the Female European Orphan Asylum, across the road, which had been founded during July 1815 by Mrs.
• •Thompson, the wife of the Rev.

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