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This Catholic Church is situated on the south east of Maidan beside Rabindra
Sadan. This was the first 'Episcopal Cathedral Church' in an oriental country.
Bishop Wilson patronized the construction of this church which was designed after Indo-Gothic pattern at a cost of
Rs. 5
lakhs. The foundation stone was laid in 1839. Major Forbes of the Bengal Engineers' Association made the
blueprint. It was completed in 1847.
The church is 247 ft. in length and 81 ft. in width. The tower is 201 ft.
high. On 12th June, 1787, a massive earthquake led to the collapse
of this tower. It was renovated but in another earthquake of 1934, it was adversely
affected again.
The interim of the church is a feast for the eyes. Floral designs look
excellent on the walls. Beautiful architecture and exquisite mural
painting captivates the beholder. The life and work of St. Paul is vividly described in pictures. Bishop Wilson is lying in his eternal slumber in
a coffin inside an underground chamber of the church. The commission plate
conferred on him by Queen Victoria is still exhibited here. The ambience of the church is
very soothing and tranquil.
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