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St Patricks Church |
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This is one of the oldest churches in the
city (around 150 years old). Located on Brigade road, this church was consecrated
as a cathedral in 1899. Father Chevalier was responsible for building this church,
which boasts of a lovely arched entrance flanked by twin columns. Twelve pillars
symbolising the twelve apostles add grace to the interiors of the church. The Church
is a prestigious one being an important place for worship and weddings. People who
have grown up in Bangalore are aware of St Patrick's Church on Residency Road, recognizeable
by its twin spires. The services held on a Sunday morning were interesting not so
much for the priests homily but for the swallows that flew around the interior of
the church, quite unmindful of the congregation seated within. |
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Infant Jesus Church |
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The Church has a long history of sacrifice
and devotion from the time it was first conceived by Fr Paul Kinatukara in the sixties.
In April 1970, the foundation was laid by Rev.Dr.Lourduswamy, the then Archbishop
of Bangalore, with absolutely nothing to get started.It was Fr.
L. Peter who set out on a daunting mission to establish the church on a firm footing.
Persisting faith and courage prevailed and finally the present church was opened
in the year 1979, despite gruelling obstacles. The most noticeable feature of the
church is the secular nature of the devotees. Representative of the Vatican in India
Dr Pedro Lopez Quintana dedicated the new church at a Eucharistic celebration. In
terms of accommodating the number of people, this is the largest church in Karnataka.
With 312 benches, it can seat about 3,500 persons inside the worship hall and another
5,000 people in the open podium area. |
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St. Mary's Basilica |
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A small chapel was the original structure
built by Abbe Dubois, French missionary. This chapel is right opposite the Russel
Market Square. The interior is remarkable, with stained glass windows and multiple
columns with a rich Corinthian capital supporting the stately arches. Many devotees
dressed in orange, gather here to celebrate St Mary's Feast in September
every year.
A papal order from Pope John Paul VI gave the church the status of a Basilica in
1973. If you seek the Mother Mary's blessings then visit the church on Saturday.
The present structure was built in 1875-1882.
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St. Andrew's Kirk |
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The only Scottish Kirk in Bangalore, situated on Cubon Road
parallel to MG Road contains stained glass windows depicting Lord Jesus and his
eight apostles. A pipe organ was also installed here in 1881. The
walls are adorned with polished brass plaques. There is also a plaque of John Cook,
the Principal of Central College in Bangalore in 1915. |
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Holy Trinity Church |
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This beautiful landmark at the east end of the M.G. Road was
built in 1848-51.
It is built in the English Renaissance style.The church can accommodate 700 people and is regarded as the largest "military" church in Southern India. |
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