Wedding Venue: Holy Ghost Church Bengaluru

Summary: Holy Ghost Church Bengaluru is located in Richards Town, a beautiful and historical part of Old Bengaluru. The Church lends itself to being a really solemn, beautiful wedding venue for Christian couples getting married in Bengaluru.

History of Holy Ghost Church

This Church is located in Richard’s Town in North Bengaluru. The area came into being during the British occupation of India. Hence the roads, the buildings, the Church owe their architectural ancestry to the British/European architects.

Holy Ghost Church in Bengaluru is the first Redemptorist Parish in India. The Redemptorists, also known by their official name as the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (CSsR) are a Catholic religious congregation. On January 5th 1939 three founders Frs. Matthew Hickey, Gerard Mc Donnell and Leo O’Halloran from the Dublin (Irish) Province landed by boat in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The intention was to open a chapter, a new one indeed in Asia for the Redemptorists.

In August 1938, formal permission was given to Fr. Hugo Kerr, Provincial Superior of the Dublin Province for a foundation. By now a number of missions from Ireland and Australia were preaching in India. This was done in both English and Tamil.

On June 27th 1943 the novitiate was opened in Bangalore. Joseph Anthonysamy and Bro. Alphonsus along with 2 others were the first novices. Thus the Seminary formally began on the 2nd of February 1945 with several international students joining it.

Coming back to the Church, it was set up on 24th May 1953 by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Pothagamury, Bishop of Bangalore. It was also declared a Parish. The Parish named after the Holy Spirit (Ghost) is dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Furthermore this Parish today consists of 4250 families with 17,000 Catholics. Apart from the Parish itself, the Church attracts thousands of visitors.

Weddings at Holy Ghost Church Bengaluru

The Knot in Frames has shot several weddings at this beautiful Church. It lends itself to such cinematic beauty. Much like St. Mark’s Cathedral, St.Patrick’s Church and Mar Thoma Syrian Christian Church which are our other favourite wedding venues to shoot in. We know the Church intimately. That makes us a safe bet to hire to shoot here since we are equipment ready for this place. Take a look at a wedding film shot at this beautiful church below.

Around Holy Ghost Church Bengaluru

The Church is located in an old historical part of Bengaluru. As such there is absolutely loads and loads to do here before or after attending a wedding. Especially if you are looking at a taste of a bit of history.

Richards Park

Richards Park faces Holy Ghost Church. It has very wide avenues throughout the park. At the centre of this precious lung space is a the W H Wheeler Pavilion. You will also find a bandstand, an architectural must in British park construction. Much like the one in Cubbon Park. Provides a resting place for the walkers you will spot every early morning here. Dotted throughout the park are benches that are more than a 100 years old.

Corner House Icecreams

One of Bengaluru’s oldest ice cream shops. You’re likely to run into these in the old historical parts of the city. Their ‘Death by Chocolate’ and their ‘Hot Chocolate Sundae’ are to die for. Highly recommended.

To Conclude

This Church as a wedding venue is an absolute delight to shoot in for any wedding photographer/ wedding videographer. Do you have any stories to share? Anecdotes? Drop it in your comments below.