Most people think of a 'church' as a 'building' for religious services; but this is misleading when it comes to The Bible term.
The Greek word used in the Bible is ek·kle·si′a from two Greek words, ek meaning 'out', and ka·le′o meaning 'call'. It pertains to a group of persons 'called out' or 'called together' either officially or unofficially.
It can even refer to non-christian peoples who are 'gathered together'. Example: Acts 19:32 & 41. While most translations simply call the people an 'assembly, gathering, or group'; the Wycliffe Bible actually retains the word 'church', because that's what the original Greek is.
To answer the question: The church or congregation that Christ built on earth, would be his 'group of disciples and followers'. Jesus said that even where 2 or 3 are 'gathered together', Christ would be in their midst, with the promised holy spirit.
So really we should not be thinking in terms of a 'building'. A more appropriate word might be 'temple'; but even that word is at times used figuratively.
There are two Cathedrals in Christchurch, New Zealand: Christ Church Anglican cathedral was built from 1864-1894, and the Catholic Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament from 1901-1905. The Priory in Christchurch, UK is not a Cathedral. It was built from 1094-1290 There are also several Christ Church Cathedrals. The dates below refer to the current building on the site, not necessarily the first. * Oxford, UK: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in the 12th century. * Lisburn, Northern Ireland: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in 1708. * Dublin, Ireland: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in 1172. * Waterford, Ireland: Christ Church Cathedral in was built from 1773 -1779 * Montreal, Canada: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in 1859. * Fredericton, Canada: Christ Church Cathedral in was built from 1845-1853 with significant repairs made after a fire completed in 1912. * Vancouver, Canada: Christ Church Cathedral in was built from 1894-1895. * Victoria, Canada: Christ Church Cathedral in was built from 1926-1929. * St. Louis, USA: Christ Church cathedral was built in 1867. * Nashville, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was built from 1889-1894. * Houston, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was built from 1859-1876. * Springfield, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was built from 1874-1876. * Hartford, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in 1829. * Louisville, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in 1824. * Indianapolis, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in 1857. * Eau Claire, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in 1916. * New Orleans, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was possibly built from 1805? * Mobile, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was built from 1835-1840. * Nassau, Bahamas: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in 1837. * Darwin, Australia: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in 1976. * Newcastle, Australia: Christ Church Cathedral in was opened in 1818. * Grafton, Australia: Christ Church Cathedral in was built from 1880-1884. * Nelson, New Zealand: Christ Church Cathedral in was built from 1925-1965. * Ottawa, Canada: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in ? * Hamilton, Canada: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in ? * Whitehorse,Canada: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in ? * Lexington, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in * Sherman, USA: Christ Church Cathedral in was built in ?
Indirectly it can be said that the body of Christ is the church. The church is built upon the prophets and apostle, Christ being the chief corner stone.
Of course Jesus himself and mostly all denomination would consider themselves as church of Christ.
Jesus Christ built the church.
All churches are the 'churches of Christ' as long as they believe in Jesus Christ, Holy God, Holy Spirit and Christianity. The Catholic Church is the Church of Christ here on earth. The Churches of Christ is also a denomination. Their churches are identified by the name Church of Christ... For example, Stuartville Church of Christ or Plat City Church of Christ.
The first Anglican church built in Canada was St. Matthew's Church, constructed in 1820 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver was completed later, with its first structure built in 1888. St. Matthew's holds the distinction of being the earliest Anglican establishment in the country.
Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church of God on Earth.
If your question is "Why did Jesus Christ found the Orthodox Church", he founded the Church so that we can continue his works here on Earth after his departure.
The Pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth and the earthly leader of the Catholic Church.
Christ is dead in 33 a.C. The tower of Pisa is part of the Cathedral, a roman catholic church. So it has been built AFTER Christ. In particular in 1173 a.C.
At the time of Christ's ministry He referred to himself as the Chief Corner Stone of the church. He was refering to any place where the saints gathered. But he did not start a church. There were many temples but they were already built and in use by the time Christ started His mission.
The Church is body of Christ. It is universal that is both in heaven and on earth.