Church of The Holy Redeemer (CNI), Dadar (E), Mumbai established in 1925 to cater to Marathi speaking Anglican congregation.
Entrance gate to the Church (behind Chitra Cinema, Dadar (E))
Main entrance of the Church (on the first floor is the Presbyter’s house)
A plaque at the side of the entrance
Above the Front Entrance
View from the front door – The Pews and then the Altar - 1
View from the front door – The Pews and then the Altar - 2
The Pulpit – it reads ‘जय प्रभु येशु की’ meaning ‘Glory to Lord Jesus’
A Plaque dedicated to the Priests who have served here – Past and Present (Note: the different titles used by the Presbyters over the years 'Reverend', 'Reverend Canon' and 'Reverend Father' – not very common currently in the CNI Churches)
The Altar draped in Lenten color (Note: the traditional setting of the altar, the Priest does not faces the congregation while saying the Eucharistic prayers)
While in many of the Bombay CNI Diocesan Churches the Priests face the congregation while celebrating the Lord’s Supper, but some churches still stick to the old tradition of placing the altar as shown in the picture above.
Sir, would like to mention as this church is also the first Marthoma malayalam church in Mumbai. So Syrian Christians face the altar than the congregation. This is one reason why they chose to built and maintain it that way to cater both churches.
ReplyDeleteGod,s Grace,be upon our Original Marathi , Church,,Reverend, Simon Paul Chikodi,of Hubli, Ascension Church now Under K.N.D.,Served in the S. P G. Mission, dedicated &*Sacrificeial 18 Years, at H.R C., DADAR May his SOUL ,Rest 🌹 in PEACE,**With the LORD 31st December 1986.*Amen.,, signed ,*Vinay Simon Chikodi, ,,D.M.E.,
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