St. James Church, Baroda
St. James Church is a historic Christian church located in the city of Vadodara, also known as Baroda, in the western state of Gujarat, India. It is a part of the Church of North India, which is a Protestant denomination that was formed by the merger of several Christian denominations in India.
The church was built in the mid-19th century by the British East India Company to serve the needs of the British expatriate community in Vadodara. The church is built in the Gothic Revival style of architecture and is considered to be one of the finest examples of this style of architecture in Gujarat.
The church features a beautiful stained glass window, which is said to be one of the largest in Asia, depicting scenes from the life of Jesus Christ. The interior of the church is adorned with beautiful murals and paintings, and the altar is made of marble and is decorated with intricate carvings.
St. James Church is an important religious and cultural center for the Christian community in Vadodara. The church hosts regular services, Bible studies, and prayer meetings, as well as social and community outreach programs.
St James Church is popularly known as the White Church and is one of the oldest churches in the country.
St. James Church is a very early example of 19th century Gothic, though the low pitched roof is more akin to the classical style.
The White Church is dedicated to the memory of James Sutherland Esquire (1790-1840), Political Commissioner for 'Guzerat' and Resident at the Court of Highness the 'Guicoward'.
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