Cathedral Church of the Redemption

Cathedral Church of the Redemption

Cathedral Church of the Redemption
Location New Delhi
Country India
Denomination Church of North India
Website
Architecture
Status Cathedral
Functional status Active
Architect(s) Henry Medd
Administration
Diocese Church of North India diocese of Delhi
Cathedral Church of the Redemption
Inside view of Cathedral Church of the Redemption

Coordinates: 28°37′05″N 77°12′07″E / 28.618038°N 77.201978°E / 28.618038; 77.201978 Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi, also known as the Viceroy Church, is among the most beautiful and magnificent churches in India. The church is located east of Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan which was used by then British Viceroy. The Cathedral Church of the Redemption India, is a part of the Delhi diocese of the Church of North India (CNI)[1][2]

The Church derives its name from Palladio's Church of Il Redentore in Venice.

History

The Cathedral Church of the Redemption traces its origin to the early 1900s. when the Reverend T. R. Dixon was appointed as the Chaplain to meet the spiritual needs of the British officers in the Capital of India. The Cathedral was built in eight years and was opened to public worship on Sunday, 18 January 1931.

Architecture

The building was designed by Henry Medd. The 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. Irwin gifted an organ and a silver Cross to the Church.

Archives

The church since its inception on 18th January 1936, has been particular to maintain all its records and minutes of its meetings, and is the proud owner of a 1733 Cambridge Press published Bible, bound in red leather. Its first service was held on 3 December 1922 at 8 am. and the earliest recorded wedding solemnized, was that of Adelbert Vere and Mina Monica (a widow), by Chaplain T.H. Dixon on 20 October 1926. On 4 March 1923, Chaplain T.H. Dixon did the first baptism of baby David Herbert. 64 years old Mary Digoll's funeral service was the first conducted by A.N. Till, the Chaplain of Delhi, on 27 November 1925.[3]

Education and Health

The Cathedral Church of the Redemption serves the community through its activities in education and health. Among many prestigious institutions under the diocese are:

Churches in Delhi

References

  1. "The Cathedral Church of the Redemption, New Delhi - Serving the community - LPCEF". theredemptionchurch.org. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
  2. "Imperial Impressions". Hindustan Times. July 20, 2011.
  3. Births, Deaths and Funerals @ The Church of Redemption
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