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Central Baptist Church |
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| Central Baptist Church is located on the main
Chandni Chowk Road, just opposite Gurdwara Sisganj and before
the Fountain Chowk (Bhai Mati Das Chowk). It is probably the
oldest Christian mission in the whole of the northern Indian
region. In the late 18th century, the Baptist Missionary Society
(BMS), London, purchased a piece of land near Red Fort where
the Central Baptist Church was established in 1814. |
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| The Central Baptist Church, one of the oldest
churches in Delhi, is a fine example of European architecture
of that time. The southern side entrance of the church has a
large deep colonnaded porch supported on thick heavy circular
columns. Likewise the other two sides have double height verandahs
with semi-circular arched openings. The church has been well
maintained with its original motifs and carvings. However, the
roof of the church has been re-laid with stones and iron beams.
The walls of the church have memorial tablets remembering the
faithful who devoted their whole life in service of the church.
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| At present there is also a primary school in
the premises of the church. |
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