Summary
Christianity is a minority religion in Uttar Pradesh, the largest state of India. The Christians of Uttar Pradesh come under the territory of Lucknow and Agra Diocese of Church of North India (a member of the Anglican Communion) and of the Archdiocese of Agra (Roman Catholic Church). The Uttar Pradesh Christian Revival Church (UPCRC) was established in 2017 as a part of the Christian Revival Church.
| Year | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2001[1] | 212,578 |
0.13
|
| 2011[2] | 356,448 |
0.18
|
History edit
Mughal India edit
Christianity was first introduced to Uttar Pradesh during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556-1605).[citation needed] Akbar was known for his secular theology. He sought out educated Jesuit Priests from Goa and gave them permission to bring Christianity to his people. However, Christianity in this state has long been a tiny, stagnant minority. In recent years many people are baptized, mainly in Protestantism.[3]
British Raj edit
During British Raj many people converted to Christianity, most of them employed in Indian Army or Government offices.[4] During the 1857 revolt, many Indian Christians were killed in the uprising, while revolters took revenge from the United Kingdom; as for them an Indian Christian was synonymous to being British. [5]
Churches in Uttar Pradesh edit
- All Saints Cathedral, Prayagraj (Church of North India)
- Christ Church, Lucknow
- Church of Epiphany, Lucknow (CNI)
- Kanpur Memorial Church
- St. Jude's Shrine, Jhansi (Roman Catholic)
- All Saints Garrison Church (CNI), Lucknow
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Agra (Roman Catholic)
- Central Methodist Church, Lucknow
- Church Church, Kanpur
- Church Of The Ascension, Aligarh
- CNI Church, Faizabad
- CNI City Church, Jhansi
- CNI Gwaltoli Church, Kanpur
- Holy Trinity Church, Allahabad
- Jamuna Church, Allahabad
- LLJM Methodist Church, Kanpur
- Methodist Church, Bareilly
- Nani Community Church, Allahabad
- Sacred Heart Church, Jhansi
- Sacred Heart Church, Tajpur, Bijnor
- St. Andrew's CNI Church, Gorakhpur
- St. George's Church, Banda
- St. George's CNI Cathedral, Agra
- St. John's Church, Agra
- St. John's church, Meerut
- St. John's CNI Church, Gorakhpur
- St. Joseph's Cathedral, Allahabad
- St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Uttar Pradesh
- St. Martin's English Church, Jhansi
- St. Mary's Cathedral Church (Varanasi)
- St. Mary's Church, Uttar Pradesh
- St. Peter's CNI Church, Allahabad
- St. Peter's CNI Church, Lucknow
- St. Stephen's CNI Church, Bareilly
- St.Paul Church CNI, Varanasi
- Telliyabagh Bagh CNI Church, Varanasi
- Uttar Pradesh Christian Revival Church (UPCRC)
List of denominations and their Institutions edit
- Methodist Church Of India
- Church of North India
- Roman Catholic Church
- Ministry Of Jesus Of India
- Assembly of God Church
- Bible Presbyterian Church of India (1) (2)
- Fellowship of Free Baptist Churches in North India (1) (2)
- Reformed Episcopal Church (1) (2)
- The Pentecostal Mission[6]
- Bethel Pentecostal Church[7]
- Church of God (FG) in India
- Allahabad Bible Seminary, Allahabad
- All saint's College, Nainital
- Sherwood College, Nainital
- La Martiniere boys college, Lucknow
- La Martiniere girls college, Lucknow
- Bishop Johnson College, Allahabad
- IPEM international College, Allahabad
- Bishop Westcott School, Kanpur
- St. John's College, Agra
- Christ Church Degree College, Kanpur
- Ewing Christian College, Allahabad
- St. Andrew's Degree College, Gorakhpur
- Christian Revival Church
Sources: (1) World Christian Encyclopedia; 2nd ed., 2001 Volume 1, p. 368-370; (2) The Encyclopedia of Christianity, Volume 4
References edit
- ^ "Total population by religious communities". Censusindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 19 January 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Indian Census 2011". Census Department, Government of India. Archived from the original on 13 September 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ "Regional Updates - Gospel for Asia". Gfa.org. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ^ The story of Cawnpore: The Indian Mutiny 1857, Capt. Mowbray Thomson, Brighton, Tom Donovan, 1859, pp. 148-159.
- ^ Metcalf, Thomas R. (1990), The Aftermath of Revolt: India, 1857-1870, New Delhi: Manohar, pp. 352, ISBN 81-85054-99-1.
- ^ "Shifa Telecom Centre, Sector 57, Noida | Shifa Telecom Centre, Cellphone Showroom in Delhi-NCR - Reviews". asklaila. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ^ "Uttar "Bethel Pentecostal Church" - оНХЯЙ Б Google". Google.com. Retrieved 14 October 2013.