Christmas 2023: Christmas is celebrated every year on 25 December. Jesus Christ was born on this day. On Christmas day, people spend time with their family and friends and send gifts to each other. On this special occasion, all the churches in the whole world including India are decorated like a bride. People go to church and pray on the occasion of Christmas. In this article we will tell you about the church located in Agra which is older than the Tahmahal. Let us know in detail.
This church was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1599. Although it was demolished many times, yet this church still stands preserving its historical heritage. People of all religions go to this church to pray on Christmas day.
Where is the oldest discussion center of Agra located?
Actually, on the occasion of Christmas, people go to their nearby churches for prayers. If you are in Agra and want to pray in a church on Christmas day this year, then you can go to the oldest church, Wazirpura. People also know it by the name of Akbar Church.
This church of Agra is older than Taj Mahal
It is noteworthy that on the occasion of Christmas, people go to their nearest church for prayers. There is a church in Agra older than Taj Mahal. Which was built by Akbar himself for the worship of his wife Maryam. Along with this, it is also said that Akbar used to know about all the religions.
During this time, a priest Jesuit Xavier from Lahore reached Agra. That priest expressed his desire to Akbar that he should be given a place in the city where he could pray to Lord Jesus Christ. Then, on the request of Maryam, Akbar gave a place for that priest in Wazirpur, where this church has been built.
Victim of attack many times
By the way, this church situated in Agra was built by Akbar in 1599 AD. After Akbar, this church was given a huge shape by Prince Salim. It is said that this was the first church of Christians in the Mughal period.
Due to differences of opinion among the Portuguese, this church was demolished in 1635. The church also suffered heavy damage. It even caught fire several times. It is also said that the invader Ahmed Shah Abdali had damaged this church, but it was rebuilt. Even today this church is situated in Agra. On the occasion of Christmas, people come here to remember Jesus Christ.