St Mary's Church, Gulmarg Explained

Location:Baramulla district
Country:India
Denomination:Church of North India
Functional Status:Inactive
Capacity:95-100
Diocese:Diocese of Amritsar
District:Srinagar
Priestincharge:Rev. Eric Tarsem

St Mary's Church is located in the valley of Shepherds in Gulmarg is one of the oldest church[1] in Jammu and Kashmir, India.[2] It was built in 1902, during the period of British rule, and was constructed in a British style. The church is counted among the top attractions of Gulmarg.[3]

Architecture

Made of grey brick with a green roof and decorated wooden interior walls, it has been described as a "Victorian architectural wonder".[4]

Renovated and reconstructed

St Mary's was closed for years but was renovated and reopened in 2003, holding its first Christmas service there for 14 years.[5] [6] The church belongs to the Diocese of Amritsar, Church Of North India.

References

34.0536°N 74.3898°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018-12-26 . Christmas celebrations: Special prayers held for peace in Kashmir . 2024-01-05 . The Indian Express . en.
  2. News: St. Mary's Church Gulmarg India Travel Guide Location History about & facts of St. Mary's Church Gulmarg Buzzntravel.com. Buzzntravel. 2017-05-16. en.
  3. Web site: St Mary's Church Incredible India . 2024-01-03 . www.incredibleindia.org.
  4. Web site: St Mary Church - Gulmarg. www.kashmirhills.com. 18 May 2017.
  5. News: Ashiq . Peerzada . 2017-12-25 . Church in Gulmarg lit up by Muslims . 2024-01-21 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  6. Web site: hike-to-st-marys-church . timesofindia.