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Saint Michael's Church Mumbai is a Catholic church. Read on to get information on St. Michael Church of Bombay, Maharashtra.

St. Michael's Church

Location: Mahim, Mumbai
Kind of Church: Catholic
Built In: 1565

St. Michael's ChurchSt. Michael's Church of Mumbai is situated in the Mahim locality. Serving as a proof of the influence of the colonial powers in India, the church is visited by devotees in large numbers. It is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Bombay, believed to have been constructed in the 16th Century. The written documentation related to the Saint Michaels Church confirm the year of its construction as 1565.

Before the year 1854, the church was under the control of Bishop Hartmann. He lost control of the church in the church in the same year and later, accumulated funds for the construction of 'Our Lady of Victory Church', situated nearby. Time took its toll on the St Michael Church and it was reduced to a deteriorated condition. Renovations were carried out at the church in the 20th century. Its present structure dates back to the year 1973.

One of the major attractions of St. Michael's Church comprise of its Novenas, held inside its premises every Wednesday. The church is making efforts to change itself with the changing times and is visited by people from all religions. Catholics especially throng the church to attend the daily masses held here. However, the maximum rush can be seen during Christmas holiday, when the Saint Michael's Church is beautifully decorated and presents a picturesque sight.





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