Most are descended from low-caste Hindus who converted in the 19th century, when mostly churches of India and Pakistan in British colonial-era were built. In lahore there are many churches but one of the most important church of Lahore is Sacred Heart Cathedral church it is a Roman Catholic church Sacred Heart Cathedral was consecrated by Bishop Fabian Eestermans,
Bishop of Lahore on 19 November 1907. The cathedral was built at the behest of bishop Godefroid Pelckmans (bishop of Lahore, 1893-1904) with Belgian aid and materials. The design of this Cathedral was made according to the Roman Byzantine style by a Belgian architect Edouard Dobbeleers.
The Cathedral is the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lahore. A special commemorative postage stamp was released on the Centenary Day of the Cathedral by the Government of Pakistan.
Pope Benedict XVI also sent a message for the jubilee of the Lahore cathedral. In 2011, the Cathedral had registered more than 20,000 baptisms and nearly 5,500 marriages since its founding.
Such a marvelous Cathedral and I hope I can come and visit your beautiful country one day. I have many Pakistani friends at the UN and they are very lovely as well. We have many intricate and elaborated churches and Cathedral’s in Indonesia as well. Have you visited Indonesia before?
Selamat Datang @indahnuria I have visited Indonesia 2 times but unfortunately I didn’t visit any church their I welcome you in Pakistan Feel free to contact me whenever you come in Pakistan.
Thanks for sharing these photos. The cathedral looks absolutely stunning and the architecture is really impressive. Can one visit the cathedral? Are there any opening hours or fees?
I always visit when I’m traveling just out of curiosity as I find the architectures really cool. Probably my favorite Cathedral is the one in Florence, Italy, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Thanks a lot @Bilal_shaikh for your appreciation I have visited St Patrick’s cathedral in Karachi exactly one year before and I will wait about its Post please must tag me whenever you will post.
