Padri Ki Haveli
Padri Ki Haveli is the oldest church in Bihar and is an important landmark in Patna. It is also known as the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Mansion of Padre. People from all faiths flock to this church for prayer regularly. During Christmas, the Padri Ki Haveli has a festive look and sees a stream of devotees coming in to offer prayers.
The room where she stayed has been marked and contains several of her belongings including a cot, a table, and more. There is a notice board proclaiming: “Mother Teresa, who started her mission of love after undertaking training at Padri Ki Haveli, stayed in this room, in 1948."
The church bell is an awe-inspiring part of this structure’s architecture and can be seen from a distance. It is considered an architectural wonder and has much intricate detailing and inscriptions.
Historical Facts about Padri Ki Haveli
- The place is believed to have been visited by the Virgin Mary
- This is the oldest church in Bihar, dating back to 1713
- The church was redesigned in 1772 as it was destroyed by Nawab Mir Qasim in 1963
