All Saints Cathedral

All Saints Cathedral, commonly known as Patthar Girja, is a historic Anglican cathedral located on MG Marg in Civil Lines, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Built between 1871 and 1887 in Gothic Revival style and designed by Sir William Emerson, it is noted for its red sandstone and white stone exterior, stained-glass windows, and marble altar. As a prominent colonial-era landmark and active place of worship under the Church of North India, it attracts visitors for architecture and heritage.

Visitors can expect a large Gothic Revival cathedral set in landscaped grounds in Civil Lines. The exterior features red sandstone with white stone detailing, pointed arches, and a tall tower. Inside, visitors can see stained-glass windows, marble altar, arched colonnades, and memorial plaques. The surroundings are relatively quiet and park-like, suitable for sightseeing, photography of the exterior, and quiet observation of an active place of worship.

Construction began in 1871 and was completed in 1887 during the British colonial period. Designed by Sir William Emerson, architect of the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, it was built as the Anglican cathedral for the region. The cathedral exemplifies 13th-century Gothic Revival style adapted to India using local materials and is considered a significant colonial-era ecclesiastical building in North India.

Known locally as Patthar Girja, the cathedral is an important Christian religious site under the Church of North India, Diocese of Lucknow. It serves as an active place of worship and a heritage landmark representing Gothic architecture and the colonial history of Prayagraj, valued for its architectural and community significance.