Cathedral Church
Description:
The Cathedral of The Sacred Heart is situated to the east of Parliament House in New Delhi. The construction of the church took eight years and got completed in the year 1935. Henry Medd, who designed the Cathedral of The Sacred Heart, designed this church also. The shape of Delhi Cathedral Church of the Redemption looks like a birthday cake with a candle placed upon it. The interiors of the church are beautiful and magnificent.
The Cathedral Church of New Delhi 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 even Lord Irwin, a Viceroy. Lord Irwin gifted an organ and a silver cross to the church, as gesture of thanks when he survived a near fatal accident in 1929. Also known as "Viceroy's Church", it is adorned tinted glass windows that lend it a mystical aura. When you give it a quick look, the exterior of the church looks ordinary. It has simple red sandstone roofing that has a great degree of inclination. But once you enter the structure the magnificent interiors strike you. This Anglican Church has small recessed openings, which has dual purpose.he windows are very large and have eye catching stained glass window. The church also houses a very good Austrian built organ. The Church of North India now manages this cathedral.
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