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{{Infobox church
| name = Cathedral Church of the Redemption
| image = Cath.jpg
| caption = Cathedral Church of the Redemption
| location = [[New Delhi]]
| country = [[India]]
| denomination = [[Church of North India]]
| status = [[Cathedral]]
| architect = [[Henry Medd]]
| functional status = Active
| website = [http://www.theredemptionchurch.org/home.php]
| diocese = [[Church of North India]] diocese of Delhi
| archbishop = 
| pushpin label position = 
| years built            = 1927-1931
| churchmanship = High Anglican
}}
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'''Cathedral Church of the Redemption''', also known as the '''Viceroy Church''', is a church in [[New Delhi]], India, that was built between 1927 and 1931. The church is located east of [[Parliament of India#Building|Parliament House]] and [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]], formerly Viceroy House, which was used by then [[British Viceroy]].  The Cathedral Church of the  Redemption India, is a part of the [[Delhi]] diocese of the [[Church of North India]] (CNI)<ref name="theredemptionchurch">{{cite web|url=http://theredemptionchurch.org/serving-community.htm|title=The Cathedral Church of the Redemption, New Delhi - Serving the community - LPCEF|publisher=theredemptionchurch.org|accessdate=2014-06-06}}</ref><ref name=hto>{{cite news |title=Imperial Impressions|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/imperial-impressions/story-yyIP5Yi2stPSWIfq45cG0L.html |publisher=Hindustan Times|date=20 July 2011 }}</ref>

The Church derives its name from [[Palladio]]'s Church of [[Il Redentore]] in [[Venice]].

==Architecture==
The building was designed by [[Henry Medd]]. The cathedral was built in such a manner that even in the extreme summers it remains cool and serene. The church has beautifully curved high arches and delicate domes, which won the heart of  the then Viceroy [[Lord Irwin]]. The main front dome was so designed; that it should resemble a birthday cake, with a candle placed on top. Probably due to Sir [[Herbert Baker]], who worked with Henry Medd and theory of being [[Born again]], as also [[Regeneration (theology)]].<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Raj-era-church-banks-on-people-for-facelift/articleshow/47143568.cms Raj-era church banks on people for facelift][http://www.theredemptionchurch.org/han-medd.htm]</ref>

==Archives==
The church since its inception on 18 January 1936, has been particular to maintain all its records and minutes of its meetings, and is the proud owner of a 1733 Cambridge Press published Bible, bound in red leather. Its first service was held on 3 December 1922 at 8 am. and the earliest recorded wedding solemnized, was that of Adelbert Vere and Mina Monica (a widow), by Chaplain T.H. Dixon on 20 October 1926. On 4 March 1923, Chaplain T.H. Dixon officiated at the first baptism of baby David Herbert. Sixty-four year old Mary Digoll's funeral service was the first conducted by A.N. Till, the Chaplain of Delhi, on 27 November 1925.<ref>Births, Deaths and Funerals @ The Church of Redemption[http://www.theredemptionchurch.org/parish.htm]</ref>

[[File:CathedralChurch.JPG|thumb|right|Cathedral Church of the Redemption]]
[[File:Cathedral Church of the Redemption.jpg|thumb|right|Inside view of Cathedral Church of the Redemption]]

==Education and Health==
The Cathedral Church of the Redemption serves the community through its activities in education and health. Music of the church is still on its organ built in 1931. Notable organists who played on the organ since its inception, were Sergeant Desmond Pye, Arthur Mahinder who played for thirty-two years and Bobby Chandy.<ref>Choir and Organ[http://www.theredemptionchurch.org/music.htm]</ref> 

Among many prestigious institutions under the diocese are:

* [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]]
* St. Thomas School
* Queen Mary's School
* The Victoria School
* [[St Stephen's Hospital, Delhi]] and the LPCEF

==Churches in Delhi==

* [[St. Stephen's Church, Delhi]]
* [[Central Baptist Church (Delhi)]]
* [[Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi]]
* [[St. James' Church, Delhi]]

==References==
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[[Category:Church of North India cathedrals]]
[[Category:Churches in New Delhi]]
[[Category:Cathedrals in New Delhi]]
[[Category:Baroque architecture in India]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Delhi]]
[[Category:1931 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Churches completed in 1931]]
[[Category:Renaissance Revival architecture]]
[[Category:20th-century churches in India]]