| St Mary's Church, Gulmarg | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Baramulla district |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Church of North India |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Inactive |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 95-100 |
| Administration | |
| District | Srinagar |
| Diocese | Diocese of Amritsar |
| Clergy | |
| Priest in charge | Rev. Eric Tarsem |
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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] The church belongs to the Diocese of Amritsar, Church Of North India.
References
- ↑ "Christmas celebrations: Special prayers held for peace in Kashmir". The Indian Express. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ↑ "St. Mary's Church Gulmarg India Travel Guide | Location | History | about & facts of St. Mary's Church | Gulmarg | Buzzntravel.com". Buzzntravel. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ↑ "St Mary's Church | Incredible India". www.incredibleindia.org. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ↑ "St Mary Church - Gulmarg". www.kashmirhills.com. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ↑ "hike-to-st-marys-church". timesofindia.
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