Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth

The church traces its origin to a wooden chapel built in 1688 by the Armenian community, one of the earliest Christian communities in Kolkata. The present structure was built in 1724 by Agha Nazar, an Armenian merchant, on land donated by him. It was later enlarged and restored with contributions from Armenians including Agha Catchick Arrakiel. It is considered the oldest church in Kolkata and the oldest Armenian church in India, reflecting the importance of Armenian trade and settlement in Bengal during the 17th-18th centuries.

The church is the spiritual and cultural centre of the small but historically significant Armenian community in Kolkata. It represents Armenian architectural and religious heritage in India and is maintained by the Armenian Church Committee. The church and its cemetery preserve Armenian inscriptions, art and funerary traditions, and remain an important heritage landmark illustrating Kolkata's multicultural history.