Place · neo-Gothic cathedral · India
Christ Church, Shimla
Also known as Shimla Cathedral
Christ Church on the Ridge, consecrated 1857 on a design by Colonel J. T. Boileau — the second oldest church in north India (after St John's at Meerut) and the Anglican cathedral of the diocese of Amritsar. The five chancel windows depicting Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Patience and Humility were designed by Lockwood Kipling, principal of Mayo School of Art, Lahore, and father of Rudyard. The pipe organ (1899) is still in weekly use.
- Periods
- British Colonial Age, Republic and Living Practice
- Function
- Religious institution & practice
- Confidence
- Established / referenced
- Location
- 31.104, 77.174
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- Site withinShimla
Christ Church on the Ridge at Shimla, consecrated 1857 on a Colonel Boileau design — the second oldest church in north India and the Anglican cathedral of the diocese of Amritsar. Lockwood Kipling designed the five chancel windows; the 1899 pipe organ is in weekly use. The church is the central landmark of the Ridge and visible from the entire upper town.
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