The chapel at Loyola College in Chennai is officially known as the Christ the King Church. Located at the heart of the Nungambakkam campus, it is a prominent landmark of the city and a spiritual hub for the college community.
Designed by Indian architect S. A. Gnana Pragasam Pillai, the church was built between 1930 and 1933 at the request of the college’s founder, Fr. Francis Bertram.
- Style: It is a prime example of Gothic architecture (specifically Lancet Gothic), featuring ribbed vaults, pointed arches, and three-aisle naves.
- Spire: The most striking feature is its 157-foot tall single German spire (some sources cite 175 feet), which dominates the campus skyline.
- Exterior: The design includes flying buttresses, a rarity among Gothic churches in the state, and slender needle pinnacles.
- Interior: The prayer hall is noted for its high ceilings and stained glass windows that depict scenes from the life of Jesus and various saints.