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| location = [[New Delhi]] | | location = [[New Delhi]] | ||
| country = [[India]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
| denomination = [[ | | denomination = [[Catholic]] | ||
| status = [[Cathedral]] | | status = [[Cathedral]] | ||
| architect = [[Henry Medd]] | | architect = [[Henry Medd]] | ||
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| diocese = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi]] | | diocese = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi]] | ||
| archbishop = [[Anil Joseph Thomas Couto]] | | archbishop = [[Anil Joseph Thomas Couto]] | ||
| priest = Fr. | | priest = Fr. Francis Swaminathan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org/Parish_Prist_msg.aspx/|title=Cathedral Church New Delhi|website=sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org}}</ref> | ||
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The '''Cathedral of the Sacred Heart''' is a [[ | The '''Cathedral of the Sacred Heart''' is a [[Catholic]] cathedral belonging to the [[Latin liturgical rites|Latin Rite]] and one of the oldest church buildings in [[New Delhi]], India. Together with [[St. Columba's School, Delhi|St. Columba's School]], and the [[Convent of Jesus and Mary (Delhi)|Convent of Jesus and Mary school]], it occupies a total area of approximately 14 acres near the south end of Bhai Vir Singh Marg Road in [[Connaught Place, New Delhi|Connaught Place]].<ref name=hto>{{cite news |title=Imperial Impressions|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/imperial-impressions/story-yyIP5Yi2stPSWIfq45cG0L.html |publisher=Hindustan Times|date=30 August 2011 }}</ref> | ||
Construction began in 1930, financed by the colonial officers of the [[British Empire]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org/History.aspx|title=Cathedral Church New Delhi|website=sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org}}</ref> | |||
==Architecture== | ==Architecture== | ||
[[File:New Delhi - Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur - 15.jpg|thumb|left|Interior towards the main altar and fresco depicting the Last Supper]] | [[File:New Delhi - Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur - 15.jpg|thumb|left|Interior towards the main altar and fresco depicting the Last Supper]] | ||
[[File:New Delhi - Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur - 11.jpg|thumb|left|Side chapel with cross and statue of the Virgin]] | [[File:New Delhi - Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur - 11.jpg|thumb|left|Side chapel with cross and statue of the Virgin]] | ||
The church building was designed by British architect [[Henry Medd]], and is based on [[Italian architecture]]. A facade of white pillars supports the [[Canopy (building)|canopy]], and on each side of the cathedral's entrance | The church building was designed by British architect [[Henry Medd]], and is based on [[Italian architecture]]. A facade of white pillars supports the [[Canopy (building)|canopy]], and on each side of the cathedral's entrance porch, there are circular arcaded turrets rising above the roof. The interior has a towering curved roof, polished stone floors and broad arches.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.catholicparishes.net/IN/DEL/SacredHeartCathedral/ |title=Catholic Parishes Network |accessdate=2010-09-25 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110023611/http://www.catholicparishes.net/IN/DEL/SacredHeartCathedral/ |archivedate=2010-11-10 }}</ref> | ||
Behind the marble altar in the [[apse]] is a large fresco depicting the [[Last Supper]]. To the left in the side chapel is a large crucifix, next to it a statue of the [[Virgin Mary]]. | Behind the marble altar in the [[apse]] is a large fresco depicting the [[Last Supper]]. To the left in the side chapel is a large crucifix, next to it a statue of the [[Virgin Mary]]. | ||
The major ceremonies held at the Cathedral are [[Easter]] and [[Christmas]]. The most important of the festivities during Christmas is the Feast of the Holy Family of [[Nazareth]] and the Christmas Vigil Service an hour before midnight [[Christmas Eve]]. Various cultural and social programs are also organized throughout the year.<ref>{{cite web | title=Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Delhi - Cathedral of The Sacred Heart New Delhi India | website=Travel to India, India Travel Guide, India Travel Packages, Traveling to India, Indian Travel Guide | date=1997-10-10 | url=http://www.bharatonline.com/delhi/religious-places/churches/sacred-heart.html | access-date=2020-10-22}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Roman Catholic cathedrals in India]] | [[Category:Roman Catholic cathedrals in India]] | ||
[[Category:Roman Catholic | [[Category:Roman Catholic church buildings in Delhi]] | ||
[[Category:Roman Catholic churches completed in 1935]] | [[Category:Roman Catholic churches completed in 1935]] | ||
[[Category:Cathedrals in New Delhi]] | [[Category:Cathedrals in New Delhi]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in India]] | [[Category:20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in India]] | ||
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| Location | New Delhi |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Website | sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Henry Medd |
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi |
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| Archbishop | Anil Joseph Thomas Couto |
| Priest(s) | Fr. Francis Swaminathan.[1] |
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28°37′43″N 77°12′24″E / 28.628699°N 77.206651°E The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic cathedral belonging to the Latin Rite and one of the oldest church buildings in New Delhi, India. Together with St. Columba's School, and the Convent of Jesus and Mary school, it occupies a total area of approximately 14 acres near the south end of Bhai Vir Singh Marg Road in Connaught Place.[2]
Construction began in 1930, financed by the colonial officers of the British Empire.[3]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The church building was designed by British architect Henry Medd, and is based on Italian architecture. A facade of white pillars supports the canopy, and on each side of the cathedral's entrance porch, there are circular arcaded turrets rising above the roof. The interior has a towering curved roof, polished stone floors and broad arches.[4]
Behind the marble altar in the apse is a large fresco depicting the Last Supper. To the left in the side chapel is a large crucifix, next to it a statue of the Virgin Mary.
The major ceremonies held at the Cathedral are Easter and Christmas. The most important of the festivities during Christmas is the Feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth and the Christmas Vigil Service an hour before midnight Christmas Eve. Various cultural and social programs are also organized throughout the year.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Cathedral Church New Delhi". sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org.
- ↑ "Imperial Impressions". Hindustan Times. 30 August 2011.
- ↑ "Cathedral Church New Delhi". sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org.
- ↑ "Catholic Parishes Network". Archived from the original on 10 November 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2010.
- ↑ "Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Delhi - Cathedral of The Sacred Heart New Delhi India". Travel to India, India Travel Guide, India Travel Packages, Traveling to India, Indian Travel Guide. 10 October 1997. Retrieved 22 October 2020.