Padri Ki Haveli

Padri-Ki-Haveli ("Mansion of Padre"), also known as Visitation of the blessed Virgin Mary, it is the oldest church in Bihar. When Roman Catholics arrived in Bihar, they built a small church in 1713 at a place now known as Padri ki haweli..The current church was re-designed by a Venetian architect Tirreto in 1772. He came from Kolkata to design this church. The foundation stone of this huge church has a dimension of 70 feet in length, 40 feet wide and 50 feet in height...

This Church was constructed in 1772. The church is the oldest Christian shrine of Bihar. The foundation stone of this 70-feet- long,40-feet-wide and 50-feet-high monument was designed and completed by Venetian architect Tirreto from Calcutta. In the quarrel between the English traders in Patna and Nawab Mir Kasim, the ruler of Bengal, on June 25, 1763, the Haveli was pillaged by the Nawab's soldiers for its treasures. The ancient records were destroyed and burnt. The structure was also attacked during the first war of Independence, in 1857. Today, the monument stands as an architectural wonder with intricate details which can be seen in few other churches of India.

Nawab Mir Qasim destroyed this church because of the quarrel with the British traderson 25 June 1763. Ancient records were destroyed and burnt consequently. Later, in 1857 during the Great Indian Rebellion again this church suffered with many damages.

Today, the monument stands as an architectural wonder with intricate details which can be seen in few other churches of India.

The main attraction of the church is the large cathedral bell. Mother Teresa got her training in this church...

And From My Opinion This.. Oldest Church... Is A Divine Sign Of.. Jesus Christ.. In our Patna City..😊😊😊😊