Cathedral Church of the Resurrection Lahore

Cathedral Church of the Resurrection

Cathedral Church of the Resurrection is located in the city of Lahore. The church dates back to 1887. It was constructed in Lahore during the British rule. The church was originally built out of pink sandstone by the architect John Oldrid Scott who was the son of George Gilbert Scott. The Cathedral represents Neo-Gothic style of architecture and it is a wonderful piece of art.

The very first church of Lahore was constructed in 1595 on formal permission during the rule of Emperor Akbar near the Lahore fort. But it was closed in 1614 on the order of Emperor Jahangir. After 10 years the church was re-opened but fate was not in the favor of this church and sadly it was demolished  in 1632 on the orders of Emperor Shah Jahan. Two centuries later the church was again established in Lahore by the British and named it Cathedral Church of the Resurrection.

Today the Cathedral is the center of Lahore Diocese which was craved out of the Diocese of Calcutta in 1877. The diocese of Calcutta was the largest Anglican diocese in the South Asia. 

In the original design the church was to have eight bells but only six can arrive from England which were install in 1903. The weight of the largest bell is almost a ton and was used to vibrate the foundations.

The treasures of the church includes an ancient Saint Thomas cross which was found near the ancient city of Sirkap. Other important things includes a pipe organ and a clock dated back to 1862.

Photo credit goes to Salman Rashid

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