Oxford Mission, a century old church in Barisal

The Oxford Mission Church, one of the most elegant looking churches in Bangladesh, is also a heritage structure of the country. Oxford Mission Church is located at Barisal Sadar, Barisal. Besides this landmark, there are nine more landmarks listed in Barisal. There's also nine attractions listed in this district in other categories.


This beautiful red brick church was established in 1903 from the sketch of Sister Edith. It was given a final shape by Father Strong. There are 13 ponds and Oxford Mission School on the compound. The structure is one of architectural brilliance, with many corridors.

It has 40 archways that support the roof. A large cross on the main altar continues to impart the blessing of Jesus Christ. The church draws local and foreign visitors, including devoted Christians to pray kneeling before the altar.

It is the Oxford Mission Epiphany Church, a century old church situated beside Bogra Road in Barisal. In the early twentieth century, the ancient river port city attracted many Christian missionaries. Those who came from Europe to visit the city built the church and school here. An England-based missionary, the Oxford mission started its journey in this region at the end of the 19th century.

The interior has been designed with wood carvings and the floor including the baptism bath basin decorated with marble tiles. The building has been designed following Greek architecture. Although it looks like a four or five-storied building from the outside it is in reality a single floor with a large Prayer Hall. There are many doors on the three sides of the main structure.

The church also runs a number of philanthropic activities in Barisal-- primary and secondary schools, girls' schools, hospitals, libraries, students' hostel and so on. The Epiphany Oxford Mission Church stands witness to hundred years' of communal harmony in Bangladesh.

How to get in to Oxford Mission Church of Barisal district? This church situated in the town of Barisal beside Bogra Road south of Barisal connected both by air and road from Dhaka, Chittagong and Barisal.