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St Mary's Church, Gulmarg

Coordinates: 34°03′13″N 74°23′23″E / 34.0536°N 74.3898°E / 34.0536; 74.3898
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St Mary's Church, Gulmarg
Map
LocationBaramulla district
CountryIndia
DenominationChurch of North India
Architecture
Functional statusInactive
Specifications
Capacity95-100
Administration
DistrictSrinagar
DioceseDiocese of Amritsar
Clergy
Priest in chargeRev. 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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Christmas celebrations: Special prayers held for peace in Kashmir". The Indian Express. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "St Mary's Church | Incredible India". www.incredibleindia.org. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  4. ^ "St Mary Church - Gulmarg". www.kashmirhills.com. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  5. ^ Ashiq, Peerzada (25 December 2017). "Church in Gulmarg lit up by Muslims". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  6. ^ "hike-to-st-marys-church". timesofindia.

34°03′13″N 74°23′23″E / 34.0536°N 74.3898°E / 34.0536; 74.3898