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St. Stephens' Church |
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| After crossing the Fatehpuri Masjid while moving
towards the Old Delhi Railway Station, St. Stephens' Church
is located on the left hand side of the main Church Mission
Road just opposite the police booth. Built with local material
in the year 1862, this rectangular Romanesque church reflects
the typical gothic style and has a very high ceiling with baroque
style of decoration. |
| One of the main attractions of the church is
the stained glass rose window and is said to be the only of
its kind in the whole capital. The nave of the church has arched
openings between the circular pilasters allowing the sunlight
from the window. The church also has a series of fine plasters
forming an arcade on the either side with lined columns. The
columns are made up of sandstone and are beautifully carved.
The interior of the church has also been well maintained with
all its motives, icons, carvings and furniture. There is also
a very tall bell tower situated to the north east of the nave
of this red colored church. |
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| According to the local belief of the people,
the buildings associated with St. Stephens (college as well
as the hospital) are red in color because the pious saint was
a martyr who was stoned to death with blood everywhere on his
body while preaching the tenets of Christianity. The church
is closed on all days except Sunday. However, it is opened on
request as the caretaker lives nearby. It would be a nice gesture
on visitor's part to give baksheesh (tip) to him. |
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