There never seems to be a dearth of instances where one stumbles upon Mumbai’s many forgotten treasures. Playing an important role in keeping this legacy alive, the Bombay Local History Society (BLHS), based out of the Heras Institute, at St Xavier’s College, has been in the forefront of such endeavours. One such event was a visit to the city’s lone Armenian Church that was built in 1796. It was named after Jesus Christ’s apostle, St Peter, and was built by a generous Armenian called Jacob Peter.

The main altar inside the church with an image of the Last Supper in the background. The domed ceiling with stars is used to denote heaven. PICS/Fiona Fernandez