Cathedral Church of the Redemption
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Cathedral Church of the Redemption is Amongst beautiful and magnificent Churches in India
, Church is located east of Parliament House
in New Delhi
and Rashtrapati Bhavan
which was used by then British Viceroy. The Church resembles the shape of a Birthday cake with a candle placed on top. The Church derives its name from Palladio's Church of Il Redentore
in Venice
as well as Lutyens
St Jude's Church, Hampstead Garden Suburb
. The Cathedral Church of the Redemption India, is a part of the Delhi
diocese of the Church of North India
(CNI)
. The Cathedral was built in eight years and was completed in the year 1935. The Cathedral Church was opened to public worship on Sunday, 18 January 1931.
. Cathedral was built in such a manner that even in the extreme summers it remains cool and serene. The Church has beautifully curved high arches and delicate domes, which won the heart of the then Viceroy Lord Irwin, Lord irwin gifted an organ and a silver Cross
to the Church, the church was also known as Viceroy Church.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Church is located east of Parliament House
Parliament House
Parliament House is the name of the seat of Parliament in a number of jurisdictions:-Australia:Commonwealth Parliament* Parliament House, Canberra, Parliament of Australia* Old Parliament House, CanberraState and Territory Parliaments...
in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
and Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Rashtrapati Bhavan or The Official Residence of the Head of the State is the official residence of the President of India, located at Raisina hill in New Delhi, India. Until 1950 it was known as "Viceroy's House" and served as the residence of the Viceroy and Governor-General of India...
which was used by then British Viceroy. The Church resembles the shape of a Birthday cake with a candle placed on top. The Church derives its name from Palladio's Church of Il Redentore
Il Redentore
The Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore , commonly known as ', is a 16th century Roman Catholic church located in the Dorsoduro sestiere of the Italian city of Venice. It was designed by the architect Andrea Palladio and built as a votive church to thank God for the deliverance of the city from a major...
in Venice
Venice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
as well as Lutyens
Lutyens
Lutyens may refer to:*Edwin Lutyens, architect*Elisabeth Lutyens, composer, daughter of Edwin Lutyens*Mary Lutyens, writer and biographer of Jiddu Krishnamurti, daughter of Emily and Edwin Lutyens...
St Jude's Church, Hampstead Garden Suburb
St Jude's Church, Hampstead Garden Suburb
Saint Jude-on-the-Hill is the Parish Church of Hampstead Garden Suburb which was founded in 1907 by Henrietta Barnett to be a model community where all classes of people would live together in attractive surroundings and social harmony.-History:...
. The Cathedral Church of the Redemption India, is a part of the Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
diocese of the Church of North India
Church of North India
The Church of North India , the dominant Protestant denomination in northern India, is a united church established on 29 November 1970 by bringing together the main Protestant churches working in northern India...
(CNI)
History
The Cathedral Church of the Redemption traces its origin to the early 1900CE. when Rev. T.R. Dixon was appointed as the Chaplain to meet the spiritual needs of the British officers in the Capital of IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The Cathedral was built in eight years and was completed in the year 1935. The Cathedral Church was opened to public worship on Sunday, 18 January 1931.
Architecture
Cathedral was designed by Henry MeddHenry Medd
Henry Alexander Nesbitt Medd , was a British-born architect, whose career was made in India. He is most known for being in the team of architects, team lead by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, which designed the new capital of India, New Delhi .Post inauguration of New Delhi, when most of...
. Cathedral was built in such a manner that even in the extreme summers it remains cool and serene. The Church has beautifully curved high arches and delicate domes, which won the heart of the then Viceroy Lord Irwin, Lord irwin gifted an organ and a silver Cross
Cross
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally; if they run obliquely, the design is technically termed a saltire, although the arms of a saltire need not meet...
to the Church, the church was also known as Viceroy Church.
Education and Health
The Cathedral Church of the Redemption serves the community through its activities in education and health it is among many prestigious institutions under the diocese are:- St. Stephen's College, DelhiSt. Stephen's College, DelhiSt. Stephen's College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi located in Delhi, India. The college admits both undergraduates and post-graduates, and awards degrees under the purview of the University. Famous for its rich history and many traditions, St...
- St. Thomas School
- Queen Mary's School
- The Victoria School
- St. Stephen's Hospital and the LPCEF
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- St. Stephen's Church, DelhiSt. Stephen's Church, DelhiSt. Stephen Church is located on Church Mission Road in Delhi. The church was built in the year 1862, by the Anglican Missionary and DPW Engineers in the style of Italian Gothic architecture. It is part of Church of North India Diocese of Delhi....
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- Sacred Heart Cathedral, New DelhiSacred Heart Cathedral, New DelhiThe Cathedral Of The Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic cathedral and one of the oldest church buildings in Delhi, India. Together with the schools of St. Columbia's, and the Convent of Jesus and Mary, it occupies a total area of 14 acres near the south end of Bhai vir singh Marg Road in Connaught...
- St. James' Church, DelhiSt. James' Church, DelhiSt. James' is an Anglican church in Delhi, India, built in 1836 by Colonel James Skinner. It is one of the oldest churches in the city, and part of the Church of North India Diocese of Delhi ....