Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral
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UKGlobalTraveller
London, UK86 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
A calm and spiritual enclave and a beautiful mass.
I arrived early (too early in fact) for the English mass at 9 and ended up staying for the Indian mass instead. The service was vibrant, prayerful, with beautiful music and truly felt like I was in the presence of God.
It was wonderful being part of the congregation and taking the Eucharist in such a wonderful cathedral church .. it has a lot of history (all of which is detailed inside the church)
Really felt blessed to have been lucky to celebrate with local people.
I arrived early (too early in fact) for the English mass at 9 and ended up staying for the Indian mass instead. The service was vibrant, prayerful, with beautiful music and truly felt like I was in the presence of God.
It was wonderful being part of the congregation and taking the Eucharist in such a wonderful cathedral church .. it has a lot of history (all of which is detailed inside the church)
Really felt blessed to have been lucky to celebrate with local people.
Written 23 February 2020
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Tarique S
New Delhi, India581 contributions
Feb 2020
This 90 years old beautiful Roman Catholic Cathedral is located in the heart of the capital near Connaught Place. Designed by British architect in Italian style, this marvellous structure and peaceful place of worship is a must visit, if you are in Delhi. A bronze statue of Pope John Paul II, donated by ambassador of Republic of Monaco, stands with outstretched hands in a gesture of greeting people. The statue is at the entrance of Cathedral, facing the tree Pope planted on the day of his first visit in 1986. The cathedral observes Holy Mass every day in morning and evening along with several other yearly functions and festivals.
Important Infos:
1. There is a dedicated parking area inside the premises for all the visitors.
2. Parking is also available outside the Church area.
3. Photography inside the main church building is prohibited.
Important Infos:
1. There is a dedicated parking area inside the premises for all the visitors.
2. Parking is also available outside the Church area.
3. Photography inside the main church building is prohibited.
Written 11 February 2020
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Madhulika L
Noida, India6,422 contributions
Dec 2022
Situated in the heart of Lutyens’ Delhi, the Sacred Heart Cathedral was built to minister to the Roman Catholic community of Delhi when New Delhi was being constructed. To ensure that the building would fit into the general appearance and grandeur of the rest of Lutyens’ Delhi, Edwin Lutyens himself was on the committee created to vet the design of the church. The architect finally chosen to design Sacred Heart was Henry Alexander Nesbitt Medd, who was also the architect of the nearby Anglican cathedral, the Cathedral Church of the Redemption.
The construction of the cathedral began in 1930 and was completed in 1935.
The church sits in sprawling grounds, with gardens, lawns, a parking lot, and various other buildings, such as the Diocesan Community Centre (DCC) Hall next door.
While you can take photos outside the church, photography is prohibited inside. The interior, however, is just as impressive as the outside: there are beautiful paintings of the various Stations of the Cross lining the walls, and the altar is of Carrara marble. A large and very impressive painting adorns the wall behind the altar. Also, do not miss the large statue of Madonna and Child on the left as you enter the church—when we visited a little before Christmas, Mary was decked up in a beautiful zari saree, and baby Jesus was also dressed all in gold.
No entry fee is charged, but donations are welcome. Please be mindful that this is a religious space, so dress and demeanour should be in accordance.
The construction of the cathedral began in 1930 and was completed in 1935.
The church sits in sprawling grounds, with gardens, lawns, a parking lot, and various other buildings, such as the Diocesan Community Centre (DCC) Hall next door.
While you can take photos outside the church, photography is prohibited inside. The interior, however, is just as impressive as the outside: there are beautiful paintings of the various Stations of the Cross lining the walls, and the altar is of Carrara marble. A large and very impressive painting adorns the wall behind the altar. Also, do not miss the large statue of Madonna and Child on the left as you enter the church—when we visited a little before Christmas, Mary was decked up in a beautiful zari saree, and baby Jesus was also dressed all in gold.
No entry fee is charged, but donations are welcome. Please be mindful that this is a religious space, so dress and demeanour should be in accordance.
Written 1 January 2023
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A Choudhury
New Delhi, India112 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
One of the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Delhi, it is located very near to Connaught Place. The architecture is beautiful, the premises are neat and clean. You will feel calmness and positive vibes here once you visit.
Written 11 May 2021
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Skeney57
Sydney, Australia24,416 contributions
Feb 2020
One of very few Catholic churches in India but a beautiful example of blending local colours into a typical, if smallish, Cathedral. Built in 1935 of local stone. Had to view it in a rush, which is the curse of bus trips ! Was quiet & calm compared to outside the gates !
Written 2 April 2020
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Manjusree N
Nainital, India1,855 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
From the hustle bustle of Delhi crowed i found peaceful place to sit some time in this Church it was pin drop silence in the hall and had to see many things like the idol of Jesus Christ the dome of hall and the architecture,on the entrance of the main gate on the left you may do some prayer after lightning the candle on the right side the idol of Jesus childhood and born has been shown beautifully.There is small garden on of flowers maintain by the church authority.The church land was bought by Fr. Lukean Italian Capuchin in 1920.It was built in 1934 and inaugurated on 8th December 1935 by pope john Paul II.
Written 31 December 2015
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,688 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Sacred Heart is Delhi's largest Catholic church and one of the oldest churches in the city. Franciscan Father Luke took the initiative to build the church and construction started in 1929. It was designed by a British architect and based on Italian design. Not pretentious by any means, but beautiful in its simplicity. The red and cream-colored exterior is striking with its façade of pillars and matching towers rising above the roof. The interior has a towering curved ceiling and beautiful arches. Behind the marble altar is a large fresco depicting the Last Supper. I was surprised to find a relic of Saint John Paul II here. The Cathedral, along with two schools, sits among 14 acres of landscaped gardens. I visited during Eucharistic adoration, a special time of prayer and reflection.
Written 4 March 2019
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Kevin
Sydney, Australia205 contributions
Dec 2017
Visited the cathedral on Christmas Day on our trip to Delhi. It's a quaint little church in the heart of Delhi.
Written 5 January 2018
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TriptiCharan
Brisbane, Australia3,596 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
Sacred Heart Cathedral is located in Connaught Place easily accessible through Rajiv Chowk Metro/Patel Chowk. It's mostly crowded by devotees on Sunday.
Written 8 July 2017
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TravlQ
Bengaluru, India3,537 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
One of oldest and biggest church building in Delhi
It is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located just opposite of Bangla Sahib near Gol Dak Khana
Architecture wise, it is very beautiful and a must visit for all architecture lovers
Also one gets immense peace inside , a trip to both Bangla Sahib and this place together gives one immense peace and serenity
It is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located just opposite of Bangla Sahib near Gol Dak Khana
Architecture wise, it is very beautiful and a must visit for all architecture lovers
Also one gets immense peace inside , a trip to both Bangla Sahib and this place together gives one immense peace and serenity
Written 1 May 2016
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Shalom. I would like to attend daily Masses at Sacred Heart Cathedral. How could I reach the Cathedral from Park Hotel at Parliament street?
Written 3 October 2022
Is one of the three daily masses in English?
Written 3 December 2017
Hi,
All daily masses are in English:
Daily Mass Times
Mon-Sat
6:00 AM English
6:30 PM English
Sunday
6:00 AM English
7:00 AM Malayalam
9:00 AM English
10:15 AM Hindi
11:30 AM English
4:00 PM Hindi
6:30 PM English
Hope this helps :)
Written 6 December 2017
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