Medak Cathedral Church is the church of Medak Diocese of Church of South India (CSI). Medak Diocese is the largest diocese in Asia and the second largest diocese in the World, after the Vatican Diocese . This Church was consecrated on the Christmas Day, in 1924.

Medak Church

Medak Cathedral is the largest Church in Telangana and is among the top 10 churches in India. Medak Cathedral is in the Gothic Revival style. The Cathedral Church at Medak is 200 feet (61 meters) long and 100 feet (30 meters) wide. Six different colored mosaic tiles imported from Britain were used for the Church floors. Italian masons were assigned to lay these decorative tiles for one of the famous churches in India.

This famous church in India, for which the construction began in 1914 and took ten years to complete, originally belonged to the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Great Britain. In 1947, when India got its Independence, this Church on 1000 acres of land became the property of CSI Medak Diocese. 5000 people can simultaneously attend the church services!

The stained glass windows of the Church are the biggest attraction for tourists. Different scenes of Christ’s life are depicted on these Stained glass windows. The Belltower of the Church has a height of 175 feet (53 meters) and is visible from miles away.

How Do I Go to Medak Church or Medak Cathedral Church?

Medak Cathedral Church is situated at the heart of Medak Town. Medak town is the district headquarters for the district with the same name.

Akanapet and Shankapur railway stations are the nearest railway stations at around 20 kilometers distance. Mirzapali Railway Station is at a distance of 25 kilometers from Medak city.

Hyderabad airport is the nearest airport to Medak, around 135 kilometers away.