Cathedral Church of the Redemption explained

Cathedral Church of the Redemption
Location:	New Delhi
Country:	India
Denomination:	Church of North India
Status:	Cathedral
Architect:	Henry Medd
Functional Status:	Active
Website:	http://www.theredemptionchurch.org/home.php
Diocese:	Church of North India diocese of Delhi
Years Built:	1927-1931
Churchmanship:	High Anglican

Cathedral Church of the Redemption, also known as the Viceroy Church, is a church in New Delhi, India, that was built between 1927 and 1931. The church is located east of Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan, formerly the Viceroy’s House, which was used by the 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.

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.^[3]

Archives

The church since its inception on 18 January 1936, has been particular in maintaining 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 officiated at the first baptism of baby David Herbert. Sixty-four year old Mary Digoll's funeral service was the first conducted by A.N. Till, the Chaplain of Delhi, on 27 November 1925.^[4]

Education and Health

The Cathedral Church of the Redemption serves the community through its activities in education and health. The music of the church is still on its organ built in 1931. Notable organists who have played on the organ since its inception, were Sergeant Desmond Pye, Arthur Mahinder who played for thirty-two years and Bobby Chandy.^[5]

Among the many prestigious institutions under the diocese are:

• St. Stephen's College, Delhi
• St. Thomas School
• Queen Mary's School
• The Victoria School
• St Stephen's Hospital, Delhi and the LPCEF

Churches in Delhi

• St. Stephen's Church, Delhi
• Central Baptist Church (Delhi)
• Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi
• St. James' Church, Delhi

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Cathedral Church of the Redemption, New Delhi - Serving the community - LPCEF. theredemptionchurch.org. 2014-06-06. 28 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110728100531/http://theredemptionchurch.org/serving-community.htm. dead.
2. News: Imperial Impressions. Hindustan Times. 20 July 2011 .
3. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Raj-era-church-banks-on-people-for-facelift/articleshow/47143568.cms Raj-era church banks on people for facelift
4. Web site: Births, Deaths and Funerals @ The Church of Redemption . 7 December 2015 . 29 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220929111201/http://www.theredemptionchurch.org/parish.htm . dead .
5. Web site: Choir and Organ . 19 February 2018 . 3 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221203084234/http://theredemptionchurch.org/music.htm . dead .