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Shimla is dotted with a number of churches. The most attractive ones are the Christ Church and St. Michaels Cathedral. The Christ Church has a massive structure. The chancel window of the Christ Church is an allegoric representation of the Te Deum. There is painted window on the southern side representing emotions of prayer, help, praise, fortitude, love and patience in memory of Clare Elles , wife of Edmond Roche Elles. Next to it is a stained glass window to commemorate the memory of Col George F. Wilson, erected by his wife in 1911. Brass plaques and tablets also adorn the interior, serving as records of bravery of those who worshipped in the church.
St. Michaels Cathedral, built in 1850 was the first Catholic church of Shimla. It is the only one boasting of five marble altars, all brought from Italy. The glass windows above the main altar and altar on the right hand side are great specimens of art. The central window above the main altar carries a unique depiction of crucifixion of the Christ. There are also statues of sacred hearts of Jesus, immaculate heart of Mary, St. Theresa.
A marble statue of Christ on the outer wall attracts visitors by its sheer beauty Other Chapels built during the British regime can be found in the backyard of Viceregal Lodge , Bishop Cotton School. Interestingly, the St. Francis Church is not used as a prayer house but houses the Himachal University evening college, while the St. Thomas building houses a girl’s school and the St. Marks Church has been converted to a residential building.
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