Ahead of Christmas, Srinagar’s 125-year-old church restored and opened for public
A 125-year outdated church in Srinagar metropolis that was shut down in early 1990 has been restored and opened for the general public forward of Christmas. As per studies, the Saint Luke’s church in Srinagar, which was shut down for many years, has been renovated and opened for the general public.
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A report in DD News talked about that the church is positioned on the western slope of the Shankaracharya hill. It was earlier an extension of the Kashmir Mission Hospital. The hospital is now referred to as the Chest Diseases Hospital. It was constructed for the founders named Nevil brothers and the hospital employees over a century in the past, reported News 18.
The DD News report talked about that the restoration work for the church has been achieved by the tourism division beneath the Smart City Project.
The authentic gothic model structure of the church has been preserved and it’s now prepared for formal mass and Christmas celebrations. The woodwork is completed by Srinagar grasp carpenters in Deodar wooden.
Manoj Sinha, the LG of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurated the renovated and restored church for the general public on Thursday, December 23. “On the eve of Christmas, when we remember Jesus Christ, let us also reiterate our strong resolve to follow the path of truth, non-violence and universal brotherhood. Every person should sincerely play their part in promoting harmony in society,” the LG stated on the event.
