St. Luke's Church

St. Luke's Church is an Anglican worship space in Abbottabad featuring stone walls, high ceilings, and stained glass windows designed in 19th-century British colonial style. The building holds approximately 150 people indoors with additional outdoor areas available for larger gatherings.

Construction began in 1854, faced interruptions during the 1857 Indian Rebellion, and was completed in 1864 with consecration by the Bishop of Calcutta. The building marks a period when British colonial authority was establishing institutions across the region.

The building brings together Anglican, Scottish Presbyterian, Methodist, and Lutheran communities under Pakistan's Church at the Peshawar Diocese since the 1970s. Different Christian groups share worship here today, making it a space of religious unity.

Access is typically straightforward, though visitors should wear appropriate clothing and respect local prayer times before entering. Planning your visit outside of worship services will allow you to explore the interior at a relaxed pace.

The stone walls carry memorial plaques from the 1860s showing names and stories of early congregation members, offering visitors a personal connection to the past. Inside sits a large pipe organ whose sound once carried across the Abbottabad valley with remarkable reach and resonance.

Location: Abbottabad

GPS coordinates: 34.14980,73.21340

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59