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